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
39.14%
S&P 500
25.42%

3-Year Return

Sector
2.39%
S&P 500
22.56%

5-Year Return

Sector
60.26%
S&P 500
80.71%

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

Industries in This Sector

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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 41.91% 2.103T -1.05% +21.45%
Buy
472.60 516.13 23.89% 1.199T +0.93% +33.52%
Buy
609.47 645.11 5.23% 262.621B +0.57% +25.18%
Buy
105.44 126.65 3.83% 192.221B +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%
21.17 215.014M 0.40% -6.99%

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%
98.14 1.47B 0.80% +11.70%
98.69 1.47B 0.62% +13.78%
100.66 1.47B 0.62% +13.89%

Communication Services Research

Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Sinclair, Inc.

    Sinclair Inc. is the owner-operator of the second largest portfolio of television stations in the United States, with 185 full power stations in 86 markets. Of the firm's roughly 600 channels, 150 are affiliated with the four national broadcasters—Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC—with over 80 other channels aligned with The CW (Nexstar) and MyNetworkTV (Fox). Sinclair owns the Tennis Channel and stakes in Marquee Sports Network and YES Network, providing their content to pay-TV distributors.

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  • Analyst Report: Autohome Inc.

    Founded in 2008 as a media content platform, Autohome is the leading online automobile platform in China, ranking first among automotive service platforms in terms of mobile daily active users, according to QuestMobile. Through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, Autohome delivers comprehensive, independent and interactive content and tools to automobile consumers as well as a full suite of services to automakers and dealers. According to iResearch, the company was the largest online automotive advertising and lead generation service provider with 30% market share, in terms of media services and lead generation revenue, in China’s online auto platform media advertising market in 2019.

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  • Analyst Report: News Corporation

    News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. The company also has a strong presence in the Australian subscription video market through 65%-owned Foxtel, and streaming platforms such as sport-focused Kayo and entertainment-focused Binge. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings business in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the biggest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable US digital property advertising business, Move.

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  • Analyst Report: News Corporation

    News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. The company also has a strong presence in the Australian subscription video market through 65%-owned Foxtel, and streaming platforms such as sport-focused Kayo and entertainment-focused Binge. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings business in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the biggest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable US digital property advertising business, Move.

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