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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
7.552T
Market Weight
8.52%
Industries
7
Companies
249
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
0.57%
S&P 500
0.28%

YTD Return

Sector
5.85%
S&P 500
12.29%

1-Year Return

Sector
4.34%
S&P 500
12.64%

3-Year Return

Sector
90.67%
S&P 500
88.08%

5-Year Return

Sector
33.47%
S&P 500
68.15%

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

Industries in This Sector

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Industry
Market Weight
YTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
-5.85%
Internet Content & Information
76.89%
1.52%
Telecom Services
10.35%
-16.58%
Entertainment
9.70%
-17.49%
Advertising Agencies
1.72%
-55.17%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.01%
-51.92%
Publishing
0.21%
7.71%
Broadcasting
0.12%
-33.68%

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
321.89 422.36 52.46% 3.937T +1.60% +2.58%
Strong Buy
612.49 848.38 21.24% 1.594T -1.24% -7.21%
Strong Buy
61.99 84.76 3.44% 258.123B -0.85% -33.88%
Buy
109.04 126.58 2.51% 188.278B -1.08% -4.16%
Strong Buy
43.18 50.56 2.39% 178.981B -1.71% +6.02%
Buy
148.08 236.84 2.12% 158.841B +0.85% -27.07%
Buy
20.70 27.72 1.86% 139.445B -1.15% -16.67%
Buy
538.40 569.65 1.48% 110.706B -3.07% -7.29%
Buy
259.97 469.27 1.16% 86.999B -1.08% -61.42%
Buy
30.95 30.62 1.03% 77.596B 0.00% +7.39%
Hold

Investing in the Communication Services Sector

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ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
103.14 22.529B 0.08% -12.39%
177.46 6.295B 0.09% -8.35%
66.98 1.777B 0.08% -8.60%
39.64 1.065B 0.37% +16.93%
109.58 609.6M 0.37% -9.60%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
124.46 7.802B 0.77% -5.90%
123.70 7.802B 0.77% -5.97%
90.39 6.295B 0.09% -8.38%
128.87 2.618B 0.64% -5.08%
130.84 2.618B 0.64% -4.83%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Alphabet Inc.

    Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly more than three-fourths of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google’s subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google’s cloud computing platform accounts for more than 20% of Alphabet’s revenue. The firm’s investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo) and health (Isomorphic) make up the rest.

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  • Analyst Report: Alphabet Inc.

    Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly more than three-fourths of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google’s subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google’s cloud computing platform accounts for more than 20% of Alphabet’s revenue. The firm’s investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo) and health (Isomorphic) make up the rest.

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  • Analyst Report: NetEase, Inc.

    Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China’s second-largest online gaming company. Its early success was anchored by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Fantasy Westward Journey, which laid the foundation for a durable franchise strategy. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its portfolio with successful titles such as Justice, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Eggy Party, all of which continue to maintain sizable and engaged player bases. In addition to its in-house development capabilities, NetEase partners with global IP holders such as Microsoft and Marvel to develop and publish titles based on established franchises, including World of Warcraft, Diablo Immortal, and Marvel Rivals, further strengthening its global presence.

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  • Analyst Report: AMC Global Media Inc.

    AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network, reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.

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