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 108 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 | 7.0 | Buy Now | $16.51 | +71.2% | ||
| 2 | VSNT | 5.9 | Buy Now | $31.77 | +19.8% | ||
| 3 | EVER | 7.3 | Buy Wait | $21.79 | +17.8% | ||
| 4 | APP | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $266.13 | +66.0% | ||
| 5 | DDI | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $13.80 | +13.8% | ||
| 6 | RDDT | 6.7 | Buy Wait | $156.14 | +25.9% | ||
| 7 | CARG | 6.6 | Buy Wait | $30.28 | +18.6% | ||
| 8 | FOXA | 6.6 | Buy Wait | $64.15 | +7.2% | ||
| 9 | GOOGL | 6.6 | Buy Wait | $340.59 | +16.3% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 10 | FOX | 6.6 | Hold | $57.22 | +15.0% | ||
| 11 | GOOG | 6.4 | Hold | $336.91 | +8.7% | ||
| 12 | ROKU | 6.1 | Hold | $154.54 | -5.5% | ||
| 13 | WMG | 5.9 | Hold | $31.40 | +8.9% | ||
| 14 | IMAX | 5.8 | Hold | $50.82 | -1.6% | ||
| 15 | BCE | 5.7 | Hold | $20.33 | +11.1% | ||
| SELL | |||||||
| 16 | OPRA | 7.2 | Sell | $17.89 | +27.8% | ||
| 17 | QNST | 6.8 | Sell | $16.32 | +21.5% | ||
| 18 | CNK | 6.7 | Sell | $38.48 | -8.9% | ||
| 19 | MTCH | 6.5 | Sell | $42.95 | -11.9% | ||
| 20 | GRVY | 6.4 | Sell | $66.71 | +4.3% | ||
| 21 | MSGE | 6.4 | Sell | $77.76 | +2.5% | ||
| 22 | AD | 6.3 | Sell | $33.47 | +10.0% | ||
| 23 | KYIV | 6.3 | Sell | $12.32 | +34.3% | ||
| 24 | OMC | 6.3 | Sell | $80.56 | +10.2% | ||
| 25 | STUB | 6.3 | Sell | $5.86 | +56.5% | ||
| 26 | ANGX | 6.2 | Sell | $3.37 | +111.7% | ||
| 27 | NXST | 6.2 | Sell | $164.59 | +30.4% | ||
| 28 | TBLA | 6.2 | Sell | $3.44 | +46.7% | ||
| 29 | JOYY | 6.1 | Sell | $82.61 | -4.3% | ||
| 30 | MCS | 6.1 | Sell | $28.02 | -2.2% | ||
| 31 | MSGS | 6.1 | Sell | $396.10 | +5.6% | ||
| 32 | WLY | 6.1 | Sell | $52.72 | +9.6% | ||
| 33 | YELP | 6.1 | Sell | $19.88 | +5.0% | ||
| 34 | MGNI | 6.0 | Sell | $23.37 | +14.2% | ||
| 35 | NFLX | 6.0 | Sell | $70.53 | +19.9% | ||
| 36 | RCI | 6.0 | Sell | $31.98 | +3.2% | ||
| 37 | TIGO | 6.0 | Sell | $82.86 | +1.2% | ||
| 38 | VIV | 6.0 | Sell | $12.51 | +5.1% | ||
| 39 | AMX | 5.9 | Sell | $22.91 | +15.3% | ||
| 40 | CRTO | 5.9 | Sell | $15.34 | +14.3% | ||
| 41 | GENI | 5.9 | Sell | $6.35 | +53.5% | ||
| 42 | GLIBA | 5.9 | Sell | $20.45 | +124.4% | ||
| 43 | IDT | 5.9 | Sell | $80.67 | -10.4% | ||
| 44 | NRDS | 5.9 | Sell | $10.03 | -2.5% | ||
| 45 | PINS | 5.9 | Sell | $21.91 | +22.0% | ||
| 46 | TEO | 5.9 | Sell | $12.47 | +19.1% | ||
| 47 | TLK | 5.9 | Sell | $11.03 | +31.0% | ||
| 48 | UPWK | 5.9 | Sell | $8.43 | +1.9% | ||
| 49 | AMC | 5.8 | Sell | $2.91 | -4.3% | ||
| 50 | CMCSA | 5.8 | Sell | $21.90 | +17.6% | ||
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- EVCEntravision Communications Corp5.8
- METAMeta Platforms, Inc.5.8
- NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock5.8
- PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.5.8
- SIRISiriusXM Holdings Inc.5.8
- TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.5.8
- ATEXAnterix Inc.5.7
- NYTNew York Times Company (The)5.7
- SIFYSify Technologies Limited - Ame5.7
- TAT&T Inc.5.7
- TIMBTIM S.A.5.7
- CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.5.6
- DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.5.6
- TVGrupo Televisa S.A.B.5.6
- CHTChunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.5.5
- FWONKLiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.5
- LILALiberty Latin America Ltd.5.5
- MAXMediaAlpha, Inc.5.5
- NMAXNewsmax, Inc.5.5
- SNAPSnap Inc.5.5
- STGWStagwell Inc.5.5
- TDSTelephone and Data Systems, Inc5.5
- VEONVEON Ltd.5.5
- ZGZillow Group, Inc.5.5
- CARSCars.com Inc.5.4
- DISWalt Disney Company (The)5.4
- FWONALiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.4
- GRPNGroupon, Inc.5.4
- NWSANews Corporation5.4
- SBGISinclair, Inc.5.4
- SKMSK Telecom Co., Ltd.5.4
- SPOTSpotify Technology S.A.5.4
- ZZillow Group, Inc.5.4
- GTNGray Media, Inc.5.3
- NEXNNexxen International Ltd.5.3
- NWSNews Corporation5.3
- PPLIPeople Incorporated5.3
- VZVerizon Communications Inc.5.3
- WBTNWEBTOON Entertainment Inc.5.3
- DJTTrump Media & Technology Group 5.2
- LILAKLiberty Latin America Ltd.5.2
- LYVLive Nation Entertainment, Inc.5.2
- RSVRReservoir Media, Inc..5.2
- SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.5.2
- TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS5.2
- TKOTKO Group Holdings, Inc.5.2
- WLYBJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.5.2
- GLIBKLiberty Capital Corporation - S5.1
- PHIPLDT Inc. Sponsored5.1
- ZDZiff Davis, Inc.5.1
- RBLXRoblox Corporation5.0
- TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.5.0
- TTDThe Trade Desk, Inc.5.0
- VODVodafone Group Plc5.0
- GTN-AGray Media, Inc.4.9
- NBISNebius Group N.V.4.9
- PSOPearson, Plc4.9
- CCOICogent Communications Holdings,4.7
- ECHOEchoStar Corporation4.7
- SHENShenandoah Telecommunications C4.7
- STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.4.7
- IRDMIridium Communications Inc4.6
- KTKT Corporation4.6
- LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.4.6
- TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, 4.6
- WPPWPP plc4.6
- AMCXAMC Global Media Inc.4.4
- LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc.4.4
- RUMRUM Group Inc.4.4
- LBTYKLiberty Global Ltd.4.3
- MANUManchester4.3
- GSATGlobalstar, Inc.4.1
- LLYVALiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S4.1
- SKYDSkydance Corporation4.1
- TUTelus Corporation4.1
- LBTYBLiberty Global Ltd.4.0
- SCHLScholastic Corporation4.0
- BATRAAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -3.9
- BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -3.8
- LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S3.3
Ideas Shortlist
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.6 in RISK_OFF)
Attractive valuation
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=8.0 in RISK_OFF)
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=9.0 in RISK_OFF)
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.5 in RISK_OFF)
Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-10-17| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFTO | 67.8x | 12.2x | $2.9B | 7.0 |
| VSNT | 5.9x | 4.8x | $4.3B | 5.9 |
| EVER | 7.0x | 7.0x | $763M | 7.3 |
| APP | 21.5x | 13.6x | $93.5B | 6.8 |
| DDI | 5.4x | 5.6x | $680M | 6.8 |
| RDDT | 37.1x | 16.5x | $30.7B | 6.7 |
| CARG | 16.1x | 10.0x | $2.7B | 6.6 |
| FOXA | 16.7x | 10.9x | $27.0B | 6.6 |
| GOOGL | 17.5x | 22.9x | $4.3T | 6.6 |
| FOX | 14.9x | 9.9x | $24.1B | 6.6 |
| GOOG | 17.3x | 22.6x | $4.2T | 6.4 |
| ROKU | 65.8x | 39.1x | $23.0B | 6.1 |
| WMG | 24.6x | 15.6x | $16.1B | 5.9 |
| IMAX | 71.6x | 23.9x | $2.8B | 5.8 |
| BCE | 4.1x | 10.9x | $18.8B | 5.7 |
| OPRA | 13.1x | 10.2x | $1.6B | 7.2 |
| QNST | 11.6x | 8.7x | $932M | 6.8 |
| CNK | 21.4x | 14.2x | $4.5B | 6.7 |
| MTCH | 15.6x | 9.6x | $10.1B | 6.5 |
| GRVY | 7.8x | — | $464M | 6.4 |
| MSGE | 57.8x | 27.4x | $3.8B | 6.4 |
| AD | 4.4x | 34.5x | $2.9B | 6.3 |
| KYIV | 17.6x | 0.2x | $2.8B | 6.3 |
| OMC | 212.4x⚠ | 7.0x | $23.0B | 6.3 |
| STUB | — | 9.5x | $2.2B | 6.3 |
| ANGX | — | -14.2x | $687M | 6.2 |
| NXST | 31.2x | 6.3x | $5.1B | 6.2 |
| TBLA | 9.1x | 4.7x | $956M | 6.2 |
| JOYY | 19.9x | 13.1x | $4.1B | 6.1 |
| MCS | 38.7x | 34.1x | $883M | 6.1 |
| MSGS | 1264.6x⚠ | -889.1x⚠ | $9.7B | 6.1 |
| WLY | 14.3x | 10.0x | $2.7B | 6.1 |
| YELP | 9.8x | 5.3x | $1.1B | 6.1 |
| MGNI | 23.5x | 18.5x | $3.5B | 6.0 |
| NFLX | 22.8x | 19.1x | $302.3B | 6.0 |
| RCI | 3.9x | 9.5x | $17.2B | 6.0 |
| TIGO | 20.7x | 11.6x | $13.8B | 6.0 |
| VIV | 15.7x | 11.5x | $19.6B | 6.0 |
| AMX | 13.5x | 10.8x | $67.0B | 5.9 |
| CRTO | 8.0x | 4.1x | $772M | 5.9 |
| GENI | — | 6.1x | $1.8B | 5.9 |
| GLIBA | — | 6.4x | $813M | 5.9 |
| IDT | 23.8x | 18.4x | $2.0B | 5.9 |
| NRDS | 11.1x | 4.4x | $641M | 5.9 |
| PINS | 66.8x | 9.5x | $12.7B | 5.9 |
| TEO | 9.7x | 13.7x | $5.4B | 5.9 |
| TLK | 12.4x | 10.4x | $12.6B | 5.9 |
| UPWK | 11.4x | 6.4x | $1.1B | 5.9 |
| AMC | — | 37.8x | $2.7B | 5.8 |
| CMCSA | 7.0x | 6.1x | $77.3B | 5.8 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 18.9x, middle half of stocks between 11.0x and 38.3x — 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…