Communication Sector

Communication Services covers internet platforms, streaming and media, telecom and entertainment. It mixes high-growth digital advertising companies with slower, steadier telecom businesses.

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Tracked stocks avg
+0.38%
XLC (sector ETF)
$110.32
XLC today
+0.35%
Stocks tracked
4

Communication stocks we track

SymbolNamePriceChange% ChgVolumeTrend
GOOGLAlphabet Inc.$343.50+5.26+1.56%—
METAMeta Platforms Inc.$728.08+2.15+0.30%—
NFLXNetflix Inc.$67.06-0.79-1.16%—
DISWalt Disney Co.$102.19+0.86+0.85%—

These are the communication companies in our tracked list, not every company in the sector. The sector ETF is XLC (Communication Services Select Sector SPDR). Data may be delayed.

What it covers

  • Internet search and social platforms
  • Streaming and entertainment
  • Telecom and cable
  • Publishing and advertising

What drives it

  • Digital advertising demand
  • Subscriber growth and pricing
  • Consumer attention and content costs
  • Regulation of platforms

What to watch

  • Advertising revenue trends
  • Subscriber numbers and churn
  • Content spending versus revenue
  • Free cash flow

Main risks

  • Ad spending drops in recessions
  • Competition for attention
  • Regulatory and legal action

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