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
5.292T
Market Weight
8.83%
Industries
7
Companies
231
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.04%
S&P 500
0.70%

YTD Return

Sector
16.92%
S&P 500
11.21%

1-Year Return

Sector
32.49%
S&P 500
27.96%

3-Year Return

Sector
1.96%
S&P 500
27.64%

5-Year Return

Sector
64.80%
S&P 500
89.29%

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

Industry Market Weight YTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
16.92%
Internet Content & Information
68.38%
26.22%
Telecom Services
16.36%
-4.63%
Entertainment
12.23%
11.68%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.67%
-9.35%
Advertising Agencies
0.92%
2.84%
Publishing
0.23%
5.64%
Broadcasting
0.22%
-27.61%

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
176.33 184.50 42.38% 2.17T +0.73% +25.12%
Buy
478.22 512.99 23.69% 1.213T +2.67% +35.11%
Buy
646.75 647.60 5.44% 278.685B +1.74% +32.84%
Buy
166.00 187.35 3.80% 194.527B +0.62% +3.54%
Buy
101.76 124.61 3.62% 185.513B +1.09% +12.70%
Buy
39.74 44.81 3.27% 167.276B +0.79% +5.41%
Hold
38.54 48.04 2.95% 151.217B -0.36% -12.11%
Buy
17.50 19.59 2.45% 125.478B +0.17% +4.29%
Buy
308.16 338.79 1.20% 61.34B +2.55% +63.99%
Buy
112.83 135.28 0.90% 46.138B +2.21% +14.10%
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
82.95 17.047B 0.09% +14.16%
133.77 4.096B 0.10% +13.63%
50.55 1.024B 0.08% +13.47%
86.69 265.529M 0.42% +16.17%
21.22 215.014M 0.40% -6.77%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
68.15 4.096B 0.10% +13.60%
100.04 1.47B 0.62% +13.86%
98.82 1.47B 0.80% +12.47%
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

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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: 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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  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 05/24/2024

    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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