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
5.282T
Market Weight
8.47%
Industries
7
Companies
229
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
1.28%
S&P 500
1.58%

YTD Return

Sector
16.70%
S&P 500
15.78%

1-Year Return

Sector
21.31%
S&P 500
20.52%

3-Year Return

Sector
7.16%
S&P 500
25.64%

5-Year Return

Sector
57.73%
S&P 500
85.29%

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%
16.70%
Internet Content & Information
67.20%
23.80%
Telecom Services
17.51%
1.87%
Entertainment
12.06%
9.92%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.84%
0.24%
Advertising Agencies
0.88%
-1.38%
Broadcasting
0.26%
-15.09%
Publishing
0.25%
15.74%

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
172.58 197.67 41.28% 2.114T +0.42% +22.46%
Buy
473.85 530.03 23.47% 1.202T +2.30% +33.87%
Buy
626.64 692.69 5.25% 268.934B +0.65% +28.71%
Buy
180.62 194.97 4.15% 212.25B +3.00% +12.66%
Buy
94.64 123.49 3.37% 172.531B +0.91% +4.82%
Buy
40.73 45.60 3.35% 171.433B +1.71% +8.02%
Buy
41.45 46.36 3.13% 160.496B +1.56% -5.48%
Buy
19.22 20.87 2.69% 137.814B +1.27% +14.54%
Buy
336.78 385.12 1.32% 67.628B +1.95% +79.22%
Buy
384.53 355.92 1.07% 54.888B +0.38% -1.07%
Hold

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
85.98 18.837B 0.09% +18.34%
136.80 4.319B 0.10% +16.21%
51.71 1.13B 0.08% +16.07%
87.19 394.713M 0.42% +16.85%
23.11 216.209M 0.40% +1.52%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
68.88 4.319B 0.10% +14.82%
99.24 1.649B 0.80% +12.95%
94.10 1.649B 0.80% +12.14%
96.66 1.649B 0.80% +12.55%
99.91 1.649B 0.80% +13.05%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Verizon Communications Inc.

    Wireless services account for about 70% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 93 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers (following the acquisition of Tracfone) via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast, which reach about 29 million homes and businesses and serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks.

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  • 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: Pinterest, Inc.

    Pinterest is an online product and idea discovery platform that helps users gather ideas on everything from cooking recipes to travel destinations. Founded in 2010, the platform consists of a largely female audience, which accounts for roughly two thirds of its nearly 500 million monthly active users. The company generates revenue by selling digital ads and is now rolling out more in-platform e-commerce features. About 20% of users reside in the US and Canada, but the region accounted for about 80% of revenue in 2023.

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  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 07/31/2024

    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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