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
5.115T
Market Weight
8.79%
Industries
7
Companies
235
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.07%
S&P 500
1.26%

YTD Return

Sector
13.02%
S&P 500
7.50%

1-Year Return

Sector
37.66%
S&P 500
24.47%

3-Year Return

Sector
2.45%
S&P 500
22.64%

5-Year Return

Sector
55.05%
S&P 500
74.86%

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

Industries in This Sector

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IndustryMarket WeightDay ReturnYTD Return
All Industries 100% 0.07% 13.02%
Internet Content & Information 67.62% 0.02% 20.65%
Telecom Services 16.71% 0.26% -5.86%
Entertainment 12.53% 0.09% 10.64%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia 1.75% 0.27% -8.13%
Advertising Agencies 0.92% -0.00% -0.13%
Broadcasting 0.25% 0.17% -18.59%
Publishing 0.22% -0.11% -2.50%

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
168.99 172.17 42.15% 2.077T +0.31% +19.91%
Buy
451.96 480.65 23.27% 1.146T +2.33% +27.69%
Buy
579.34 601.69 5.07% 249.638B +2.51% +18.99%
Buy
113.66 117.09 4.23% 208.487B +0.92% +25.88%
Buy
164.60 187.41 3.92% 192.887B -0.19% +2.66%
Buy
38.89 41.72 3.32% 163.698B -0.10% +3.16%
Hold
38.69 48.15 3.08% 151.805B +0.86% -11.77%
Buy
16.85 18.26 2.45% 120.817B +0.18% +0.42%
Buy
296.07 335.95 1.20% 58.934B +0.65% +57.56%
Buy
113.81 135.67 0.94% 46.538B -0.44% +15.09%
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
80.21 17.047B 0.09% +10.39%
130.29 4.113B 0.10% +10.68%
49.24 1.024B 0.08% +10.53%
84.38 265.529M 0.42% +13.08%
20.89 215.014M 0.40% -8.22%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
66.48 4.113B 0.10% +10.82%
96.59 1.47B 0.62% +9.92%
96.58 1.311B 0.80% +9.92%
91.80 1.311B 0.80% +9.40%
94.18 1.311B 0.80% +9.66%

Communication Services Research

Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: NetEase, Inc.

    NetEase, which started on an internet portal service in 1997, is a leading online services provider in China. Its key services include online/mobile games, cloud music, media, advertising, email, live streaming, online education, and e-commerce. The company develops and operates some of the China’s most popular PC client and mobile games, and it partners with global leading game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang (a Microsoft subsidiary).

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  • Analyst Report: Spotify Technology S.A.

    Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the world’s largest music streaming service providers, with 602 million monthly active users at the end of 2023. The firm monetizes its users through a paid subscription model, referred to as its premium service, and an ad-based model, referred to as its ad-supported service. Revenue from premium and ad-supported services represented 86% and 14% of Spotify’s 2023 total revenue, respectively.

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  • Analyst Report: United States Cellular Corporation

    U.S. Cellular is a regional wireless carrier that serves about 4.5 million customers spread across four major geographic clusters: the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. These service territories encompass a total population of about 32 million people. The vast majority of the markets the firm serves are rural or second/third-tier cities, with only the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions boasting populations greater than 1 million. U.S. Cellular also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless’ Los Angeles operations and, unlike its wireless carrier peers, owns most of its own towers.

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  • Analyst Report: Interpublic Grp Of Cos., Inc

    Interpublic Group of Companies Inc., based in New York, is a holding company comprised of numerous advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Its major agency brands include McCann Worldgroup, FCB, and MullenLowe. IPG agencies provide traditional advertising and media services, as well as marketing services, such as communications, market intelligence, events, public relations, and sports marketing. IPG shares are included in the S&P 500 index. The company has about 5,000 clients and about 57,000 employees.

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