Communication Services
130 US-listed companies tracked
Communication Services includes media companies, telecom providers, internet platforms, and advertising networks—businesses fundamentally dependent on consumer engagement and advertising revenue. The sector is cyclically sensitive to advertising spending fluctuations and consumer discretionary budgets, while facing persistent regulatory headwinds around data privacy, content moderation, and antitrust investigations. TrendMatrix ranks 130 US-listed Communication Services stocks by 10-dimension quantitative score, refreshed every 5 minutes during market hours with a full reanalysis nightly.
Ranked stocks
| # | Symbol | Score | Verdict | Price | Upside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY (Strong Buy Now + Strong Buy Wait) | |||||||
| 1 | LFTO | 7.1 | Buy Wait | $17.15 | +43.7% | ||
| 2 | APP | 7.0 | Buy Wait | $356.10 | +15.9% | ||
| 3 | FOXA | 7.0 | Buy Wait | $67.67 | +6.2% | ||
| 4 | DDI | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $13.63 | +15.2% | ||
| 5 | RDDT | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $93.81 | +47.9% | ||
| 6 | META | 6.5 | Buy Wait | $605.08 | +29.0% | ||
| 7 | NFLX | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $65.56 | +18.9% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 8 | FOX | 7.1 | Hold | $59.99 | +2.1% | ||
| 9 | QNST | 6.9 | Hold | $20.32 | -2.4% | ||
| 10 | CARG | 6.6 | Hold | $36.15 | -0.7% | ||
| 11 | CNK | 6.6 | Hold | $40.04 | -8.5% | ||
| 12 | ROKU | 6.6 | Hold | $160.37 | -8.8% | ||
| 13 | EVER | 6.4 | Hold | $30.32 | -13.0% | ||
| 14 | GRVY | 6.4 | Hold | $66.48 | +3.1% | ||
| 15 | MGNI | 6.4 | Hold | $27.52 | -3.0% | ||
| 16 | GOOGL | 5.9 | Hold | $282.57 | +30.4% | ||
| 17 | IMAX | 5.9 | Hold | $48.13 | +8.5% | ||
| 18 | VZ | 5.7 | Hold | $46.12 | -1.2% | ||
| 19 | AMCX | 4.5 | Hold | $8.43 | -0.2% | ||
| 20 | CCOI | 4.4 | Hold | $4.69 | +102.6% | ||
| SELL | |||||||
| 21 | OPRA | 7.1 | Sell | $14.61 | +56.5% | ||
| 22 | SIFY | 6.8 | Sell | $12.55 | +82.9% | ||
| 23 | AD | 6.5 | Sell | $31.37 | +17.4% | ||
| 24 | ANGX | 6.5 | Sell | $3.31 | +115.5% | ||
| 25 | STUB | 6.5 | Sell | $6.28 | +42.6% | ||
| 26 | MSGE | 6.4 | Sell | $75.40 | +5.3% | ||
| 27 | MSGS | 6.4 | Sell | $281.89 | +52.4% | ||
| 28 | EVC | 6.3 | Sell | $7.50 | +14.9% | ||
| 29 | NXST | 6.3 | Sell | $187.97 | +14.2% | ||
| 30 | TBLA | 6.3 | Sell | $2.17 | +130.1% | ||
| 31 | TIGO | 6.3 | Sell | $79.12 | +6.0% | ||
| 32 | TMUS | 6.3 | Sell | $160.59 | +26.5% | ||
| 33 | YELP | 6.3 | Sell | $20.52 | +0.7% | ||
| 34 | AMX | 6.1 | Sell | $25.11 | +5.2% | ||
| 35 | DV | 6.1 | Sell | $13.54 | -13.4% | ||
| 36 | GENI | 6.1 | Sell | $5.92 | +59.3% | ||
| 37 | GLIBA | 6.1 | Sell | $24.71 | +85.8% | ||
| 38 | PLTK | 6.1 | Sell | $2.31 | +76.1% | ||
| 39 | AMC | 6.0 | Sell | $3.08 | -4.9% | ||
| 40 | CRTO | 6.0 | Sell | $15.38 | +13.4% | ||
| 41 | KYIV | 6.0 | Sell | $12.96 | +25.8% | ||
| 42 | MTCH | 6.0 | Sell | $39.16 | -0.5% | ||
| 43 | OMC | 6.0 | Sell | $87.09 | +1.3% | ||
| 44 | IDT | 5.9 | Sell | $81.82 | -11.7% | ||
| 45 | JOYY | 5.9 | Sell | $80.00 | +1.8% | ||
| 46 | MAX | 5.9 | Sell | $14.45 | -5.4% | ||
| 47 | NXDR | 5.9 | Sell | $2.12 | +34.3% | ||
| 48 | TIMB | 5.9 | Sell | $18.22 | +11.5% | ||
| 49 | VIV | 5.9 | Sell | $11.32 | +7.9% | ||
| 50 | WLY | 5.9 | Sell | $50.47 | +14.5% | ||
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- GOOGAlphabet Inc.5.8
- MCSMarcus Corporation (The)5.8
- NRDSNerdWallet, Inc.5.8
- SNAPSnap Inc.5.8
- VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.5.8
- ATEXAnterix Inc.5.7
- ECHOEchoStar Corporation5.7
- IRDMIridium Communications Inc5.7
- LILALiberty Latin America Ltd.5.7
- TEOTelecom Argentina SA5.7
- TVGrupo Televisa S.A.B.5.7
- WMGWarner Music Group Corp.5.7
- NYTNew York Times Company (The)5.6
- RCIRogers Communication, Inc.5.6
- TDSTelephone and Data Systems, Inc5.6
- BCEBCE, Inc.5.5
- CARSCars.com Inc.5.5
- CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.5.5
- GRPNGroupon, Inc.5.5
- NWSANews Corporation5.5
- PPLIPeople Incorporated5.5
- SBGISinclair, Inc.5.5
- SIRISiriusXM Holdings Inc.5.5
- SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.5.5
- TAT&T Inc.5.5
- UPWKUpwork Inc.5.5
- ZZillow Group, Inc.5.5
- ZGZillow Group, Inc.5.5
- CMCSAComcast Corporation5.4
- LILAKLiberty Latin America Ltd.5.4
- NEXNNexxen International Ltd.5.4
- NMAXNewsmax, Inc.5.4
- NWSNews Corporation5.4
- RSVRReservoir Media, Inc..5.4
- SKMSK Telecom Co., Ltd.5.4
- TKOTKO Group Holdings, Inc.5.4
- VEONVEON Ltd.5.4
- DISWalt Disney Company (The)5.3
- DJTTrump Media & Technology Group 5.3
- TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS5.3
- CHTChunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.5.2
- FWONKLiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.2
- GLIBKLiberty Capital Corporation - S5.2
- LYVLive Nation Entertainment, Inc.5.2
- STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.5.2
- WBTNWEBTOON Entertainment Inc.5.2
- ZDZiff Davis, Inc.5.2
- GTNGray Media, Inc.5.1
- SPOTSpotify Technology S.A.5.1
- STGWStagwell Inc.5.1
- TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.5.1
- VODVodafone Group Plc5.1
- WLYBJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.5.1
- FWONALiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.0
- PHIPLDT Inc. Sponsored5.0
- PINSPinterest, Inc.5.0
- TLKPT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tb5.0
- TTDThe Trade Desk, Inc.5.0
- NBISNebius Group N.V.4.9
- TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, 4.9
- GTN-AGray Media, Inc.4.8
- KTKT Corporation4.7
- PSOPearson, Plc4.7
- SHENShenandoah Telecommunications C4.7
- LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.4.6
- LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc.4.6
- RBLXRoblox Corporation4.6
- GSATGlobalstar, Inc.4.5
- MANUManchester4.5
- RUMRUM Group Inc.4.5
- WPPWPP plc4.5
- LLYVALiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S4.3
- LBTYKLiberty Global Ltd.4.2
- SKYDSkydance Corporation4.2
- TUTelus Corporation4.2
- LBTYBLiberty Global Ltd.4.1
- BATRAAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -4.0
- SCHLScholastic Corporation3.9
- BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -3.7
- LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S3.3
Ideas Shortlist
#1 of 13 in Advertising Agencies by TrendMatrix score
Beat earnings estimates 4 of the last 4 quarters
Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT)
V9 Gate blocked: Earnings in 6 days (≤7d hard window). Wait for improvement.
#2 of 29 in Internet Content & Information by TrendMatrix score
Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-11-05| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFTO | 62.8x | 11.3x | $2.7B | 7.1 |
| APP | 18.3x | 13.6x | $90.9B | 7.0 |
| FOXA | 14.8x | 11.9x | $29.4B | 7.0 |
| DDI | 5.5x | 5.6x | $682M | 6.8 |
| RDDT | 20.8x | 11.0x | $19.7B | 6.8 |
| META | 21.5x | 17.7x | $1.6T | 6.5 |
| NFLX | 19.2x | 17.6x | $276.4B | 6.4 |
| FOX | 13.1x | 10.0x | $26.0B | 7.1 |
| QNST | 13.8x | 10.3x | $1.1B | 6.9 |
| CARG | 19.4x | 12.1x | $3.3B | 6.6 |
| CNK | 16.5x | 14.3x | $4.7B | 6.6 |
| ROKU | 46.9x | 41.1x⚠ | $24.3B | 6.6 |
| EVER | 10.0x | 10.8x | $1.1B | 6.4 |
| GRVY | 8.0x | — | $476M | 6.4 |
| MGNI | 20.7x | 17.2x | $3.3B | 6.4 |
| GOOGL | 15.1x | 18.6x | $3.6T | 5.9 |
| IMAX | 70.9x⚠ | 22.4x | $2.8B | 5.9 |
| VZ | 11.8x | 8.7x | $191.4B | 5.7 |
| AMCX | — | 3.2x | $349M | 4.5 |
| CCOI | — | -2.6x | $348M | 4.4 |
| OPRA | 11.1x | 8.6x | $1.4B | 7.1 |
| SIFY | — | 664.0x⚠ | $962M | 6.8 |
| AD | 4.3x | 34.3x | $2.9B | 6.5 |
| ANGX | — | -14.1x⚠ | $685M | 6.5 |
| STUB | — | 10.8x | $2.5B | 6.5 |
| MSGE | 38.8x | 27.1x | $3.7B | 6.4 |
| MSGS | 1201.2x⚠ | -739.2x⚠ | $9.3B | 6.4 |
| EVC | 364.0x⚠ | -38.3x⚠ | $672M | 6.3 |
| NXST | 35.1x | 7.1x | $5.7B | 6.3 |
| TBLA | 6.4x | 3.8x | $740M | 6.3 |
| TIGO | 19.5x | 10.9x | $12.9B | 6.3 |
| TMUS | 15.3x | 11.2x | $168.6B | 6.3 |
| YELP | 10.6x | 5.7x | $1.2B | 6.3 |
| AMX | 14.6x | 12.1x | $74.7B | 6.1 |
| DV | 34.7x | 11.6x | $2.1B | 6.1 |
| GENI | — | 6.6x | $1.9B | 6.1 |
| GLIBA | — | 7.3x | $921M | 6.1 |
| PLTK | — | 3.3x | $809M | 6.1 |
| AMC | — | 33.5x | $3.1B | 6.0 |
| CRTO | 11.3x | 4.0x | $766M | 6.0 |
| KYIV | 19.5x | 0.2x | $3.1B | 6.0 |
| MTCH | 13.7x | 8.8x | $9.1B | 6.0 |
| OMC | 88.4x⚠ | 7.9x | $24.9B | 6.0 |
| IDT | 24.3x | 18.8x | $2.1B | 5.9 |
| JOYY | 19.4x | 12.6x | $4.0B | 5.9 |
| MAX | 8.3x | 8.2x | $891M | 5.9 |
| NXDR | — | -66.5x⚠ | $931M | 5.9 |
| TIMB | 10.7x | 9.4x | $8.7B | 5.9 |
| VIV | 14.5x | 10.6x | $18.1B | 5.9 |
| WLY | 14.1x | 9.9x | $2.7B | 5.9 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 19.4x, middle half of stocks between 11.7x and 34.6x — computed from the 86 tracked stocks with a positive trailing P/E. ⚠ = unusually extreme valuation vs. sector peers (statistical outlier, not a judgment).
Industries in this Sector
IndustryNDescription
Telecom Services38Telecom Services companies operate networks providing voice, data, and video communications to consumers and…Entertainment26Entertainment companies in the Communication Services sector produce and distribute content across film…Internet Content & Information25Internet Content & Information companies create and distribute digital news, editorial research, and market…Advertising Agencies8Advertising agencies create marketing campaigns and communications strategy for corporate clients, earning…Electronic Gaming & Multimedia5Electronic Gaming & Multimedia companies develop and distribute video games, gaming hardware, and…Publishing4Publishing companies produce and distribute written content across print and digital formats, including…Broadcasting2Broadcasting companies operate television and radio networks, generating revenue primarily through…