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
5.913T
Market Weight
8.75%
Industries
7
Companies
231
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.43%
S&P 500
0.02%

YTD Return

Sector
30.66%
S&P 500
25.48%

1-Year Return

Sector
37.91%
S&P 500
35.56%

3-Year Return

Sector
2.91%
S&P 500
27.81%

5-Year Return

Sector
70.71%
S&P 500
93.29%

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%
30.66%
Internet Content & Information
66.81%
37.81%
Telecom Services
17.39%
13.26%
Entertainment
12.68%
29.42%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.93%
17.58%
Advertising Agencies
0.78%
-2.67%
Publishing
0.23%
18.43%
Broadcasting
0.19%
-30.81%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

Largest Companies in This Sector

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Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
180.49 209.27 38.07% 2.199T -1.54% +28.07%
Buy
580.00 639.93 25.35% 1.464T -0.82% +63.86%
Buy
830.47 764.34 6.15% 354.991B +1.34% +70.57%
Buy
240.88 241.45 4.84% 279.539B +0.79% +50.24%
Buy
102.72 111.00 3.23% 186.292B +1.71% +13.77%
Buy
41.14 46.48 3.00% 173.184B +1.83% +9.12%
Hold
43.91 47.95 2.91% 168.023B -0.30% +0.14%
Buy
22.30 22.92 2.77% 160.009B +0.68% +32.90%
Buy
467.37 402.50 1.63% 93.852B +11.44% +148.72%
Buy
175.76 170.39 1.26% 73.01B -0.41% +77.73%
Buy

Investing in the Communication Services Sector

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

ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
97.20 18.626B 0.09% +33.77%
154.69 4.412B 0.10% +31.41%
58.57 1.261B 0.08% +31.47%
27.43 438.875M 0.40% +20.52%
96.30 380.952M 0.41% +29.05%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
78.77 4.412B 0.10% +31.31%
112.04 1.645B 0.80% +27.52%
108.96 1.645B 0.80% +26.87%
105.92 1.645B 0.80% +26.23%
110.32 1.645B 0.80% +27.18%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Tencent Holdings Limited

    Tencent holds a prominent position in China's internet sector, with a diverse portfolio of products and services used daily by a significant portion of the population. The company is the world's largest video game publisher and owns Honor of Kings, a top-grossing mobile game globally. Tencent also operates WeChat, China's largest social media super app, which has become deeply integrated into the daily lives of Chinese people for communication, entertainment, shopping, and more. Beyond its offerings, Tencent is a significant player in global venture capital and investment. The company holds substantial stakes in leading tech companies, including PDD, Kuaishou, and Epic Games.

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  • Analyst Report: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

    Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 45 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally and it owns, operates, or had exclusive booking rights to 373 venues worldwide at the end of 2023, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2023, Live Nation promoted more than 50,000 events, drawing more than 145 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling more than 620 million tickets in 2023.

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  • Analyst Report: Liberty Global Ltd.

    Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in several telecom companies in the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty is the owner of the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile-network-operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.

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  • Analyst Report: The Walt Disney Company

    Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from franchises and characters the firm has created over the course of a century. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney’s own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney’s theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.

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