Communication Services
Companies that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services. Also includes companies that provide advertising & marketing services, entertainment content and services, as well as interactive media and content provider over internet or through software. Companies in this sector include AT&T, Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Netflix, Omnicom Group, Alphabet and Facebook.
Market Cap
5.2T
Market Weight
8.83%
Industries
7
Companies
233
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.18%
S&P 500
0.00%

YTD Return

Sector
14.90%
S&P 500
8.76%

1-Year Return

Sector
38.28%
S&P 500
25.42%

3-Year Return

Sector
2.39%
S&P 500
22.56%

5-Year Return

Sector
60.13%
S&P 500
80.16%

Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents

Industries in This Sector

Select an Industry for a Visual Breakdown

IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
14.90%
Internet Content & Information
68.09%
23.50%
Telecom Services
16.56%
-5.11%
Entertainment
12.27%
10.16%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.69%
-9.46%
Advertising Agencies
0.91%
0.23%
Broadcasting
0.25%
-18.59%
Publishing
0.22%
1.95%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

All Industries

Largest Companies in This Sector

Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
171.16 184.50 41.90% 2.103T -1.05% +21.45%
Buy
472.58 516.13 23.88% 1.199T +0.93% +33.51%
Buy
609.47 645.11 5.23% 262.621B +0.57% +25.18%
Buy
105.44 126.65 3.85% 193.418B +0.05% +16.78%
Buy
162.83 187.41 3.80% 190.812B +0.39% +1.56%
Buy
39.48 44.73 3.31% 166.181B +0.43% +4.72%
Hold
39.05 48.15 3.05% 153.218B +1.45% -10.95%
Buy
17.11 19.58 2.44% 122.682B +0.18% +1.97%
Buy
298.65 337.62 1.18% 59.447B +0.20% +58.93%
Buy
113.02 135.28 0.92% 46.215B -2.20% +14.29%
Buy

Investing in the Communication Services Sector

Start Investing in the Communication Services Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds

ETF Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
81.26 17.047B 0.09% +11.84%
132.15 4.096B 0.10% +12.26%
49.85 1.024B 0.08% +11.90%
85.14 265.529M 0.42% +14.10%
21.18 215.014M 0.40% -6.94%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
67.58 4.096B 0.10% +12.65%
100.04 1.47B 0.62% +13.86%
98.69 1.47B 0.62% +13.78%
100.66 1.47B 0.62% +13.89%
97.65 1.47B 0.62% +13.71%

Communication Services Research

Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Electronic Arts Inc.

    EA is one of the world's largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. The firm owns number of large franchises, including Madden, EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), Battlefield, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon’s Age, and Need for Speed.

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  • Analyst Report: Walt Disney Co (The)

    The Walt Disney Co. is a global entertainment company. The company owns and leverages well-known brands, ranging from Mickey Mouse and 'Frozen' to ESPN and ABC. Disney acquired the animated movie producer Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, comic book and movie producer Marvel Entertainment in 2010, 'Star Wars' originator Lucasfilm in 2012, streaming video technology platform BAMTech (now Disney Streaming Services) in 2017, the assets of 21st Century Fox in March 2019, and most of Hulu in May 2019. Disney derives 24% of its revenue from outside of North America and 12% from Europe.

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  • Market Digest: CP, AVY, CVS, DIS, FLEX, DOC, VIAV, RJF, WEN, UL

    We raised our intermediate-term technical assessment to bullish from neutral on May 7. In a the three days prior, the S&P 500 (SPX) had popped 3.2%, the Nasdaq ripped higher by 4.8%, and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) jumped 4.4%. That is the largest three-day gain since mid-November for the SPX and since early November for the Nasdaq and the QQQ. The price action coincides with the beginning of the last rally following the late-October pullback low.

     
  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 05/08/2024

    The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

     

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