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 | EVER | 7.3 | Buy Wait | $21.48 | +19.5% | ||
| 2 | LFTO | 7.1 | Buy Wait | $16.13 | +69.5% | ||
| 3 | APP | 6.9 | Buy Wait | $259.97 | +66.9% | ||
| 4 | GOOGL | 6.9 | Buy Wait | $324.89 | +21.7% | ||
| 5 | GOOG | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $321.89 | +14.2% | ||
| 6 | DDI | 6.7 | Buy Wait | $13.66 | +15.0% | ||
| 7 | RDDT | 6.7 | Buy Wait | $134.70 | +45.4% | ||
| 8 | CARG | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $31.32 | +14.6% | ||
| 9 | MSGS | 6.3 | Buy Wait | $281.89 | +52.4% | ||
| 10 | NFLX | 6.3 | Buy Wait | $61.99 | +25.8% | ||
| 11 | MCS | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $28.22 | -8.1% | ||
| 12 | SIRI | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $27.32 | +5.8% | ||
| 13 | TMUS | 5.8 | Buy Wait | $148.08 | +43.9% | ||
| 14 | PINS | 5.7 | Buy Wait | $20.92 | +27.9% | ||
| 15 | VSNT | 5.6 | Buy Wait | $30.67 | +24.1% | ||
| 16 | MAX | 5.5 | Buy Wait | $11.72 | +7.6% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 17 | META | 6.7 | Hold | $612.49 | +27.2% | ||
| 18 | FOXA | 6.5 | Hold | $63.39 | +13.1% | ||
| 19 | STRZ | 4.8 | Hold | $22.50 | +36.1% | ||
| 20 | CCOI | 4.6 | Hold | $7.64 | +71.8% | ||
| 21 | AMCX | 4.4 | Hold | $7.65 | +9.9% | ||
| SELL | |||||||
| 22 | OPRA | 7.3 | Sell | $18.64 | +22.7% | ||
| 23 | QNST | 6.7 | Sell | $16.35 | +21.3% | ||
| 24 | AD | 6.5 | Sell | $31.80 | +15.8% | ||
| 25 | CNK | 6.5 | Sell | $39.02 | -8.6% | ||
| 26 | ANGX | 6.4 | Sell | $3.87 | +84.3% | ||
| 27 | ROKU | 6.4 | Sell | $155.33 | -5.9% | ||
| 28 | TBLA | 6.4 | Sell | $3.48 | +42.5% | ||
| 29 | STUB | 6.3 | Sell | $5.60 | +63.8% | ||
| 30 | FOX | 6.2 | Sell | $56.35 | +5.9% | ||
| 31 | JOYY | 6.2 | Sell | $75.41 | +5.2% | ||
| 32 | KYIV | 6.2 | Sell | $13.33 | +22.6% | ||
| 33 | MTCH | 6.2 | Sell | $42.06 | -7.4% | ||
| 34 | GRVY | 6.1 | Sell | $66.79 | +15.0% | ||
| 35 | MGNI | 6.1 | Sell | $21.77 | +22.6% | ||
| 36 | PLTK | 6.1 | Sell | $2.04 | +101.5% | ||
| 37 | YELP | 6.1 | Sell | $18.42 | +12.2% | ||
| 38 | MSGE | 6.0 | Sell | $79.05 | -0.7% | ||
| 39 | NXST | 6.0 | Sell | $164.50 | +30.5% | ||
| 40 | OMC | 6.0 | Sell | $77.77 | +13.2% | ||
| 41 | UPWK | 6.0 | Sell | $9.00 | -4.5% | ||
| 42 | WLY | 6.0 | Sell | $50.58 | +14.3% | ||
| 43 | AMX | 5.9 | Sell | $23.93 | +10.5% | ||
| 44 | EVC | 5.9 | Sell | $6.12 | +21.1% | ||
| 45 | GENI | 5.9 | Sell | $6.35 | +52.5% | ||
| 46 | LILA | 5.9 | Sell | $8.10 | +16.1% | ||
| 47 | SIFY | 5.9 | Sell | $12.58 | +48.6% | ||
| 48 | TIGO | 5.9 | Sell | $79.66 | +5.3% | ||
| 49 | VIV | 5.9 | Sell | $11.42 | +10.9% | ||
| 50 | CRTO | 5.8 | Sell | $14.46 | +20.6% | ||
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- GLIBALiberty Capital Corporation - S5.8
- IDTIDT Corporation5.8
- IMAXImax Corporation5.8
- NRDSNerdWallet, Inc.5.8
- TEOTelecom Argentina SA5.8
- TLKPT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tb5.8
- AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc5.7
- DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.5.7
- IRDMIridium Communications Inc5.7
- NEXNNexxen International Ltd.5.7
- NMAXNewsmax, Inc.5.7
- TIMBTIM S.A.5.7
- ATEXAnterix Inc.5.6
- FWONALiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.6
- FWONKLiberty Media Corporation - Ser5.6
- NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc.5.6
- NYTNew York Times Company (The)5.6
- PPLIPeople Incorporated5.6
- TDSTelephone and Data Systems, Inc5.6
- VZVerizon Communications Inc.5.6
- WMGWarner Music Group Corp.5.6
- CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.5.5
- NWSANews Corporation5.5
- RCIRogers Communication, Inc.5.5
- TVGrupo Televisa S.A.B.5.5
- BCEBCE, Inc.5.4
- CARSCars.com Inc.5.4
- CMCSAComcast Corporation5.4
- LILAKLiberty Latin America Ltd.5.4
- NWSNews Corporation5.4
- SBGISinclair, Inc.5.4
- SKMSK Telecom Co., Ltd.5.4
- STGWStagwell Inc.5.4
- VEONVEON Ltd.5.4
- CHTChunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.5.3
- SNAPSnap Inc.5.3
- TAT&T Inc.5.3
- TKOTKO Group Holdings, Inc.5.3
- ZZillow Group, Inc.5.3
- ZGZillow Group, Inc.5.3
- GRPNGroupon, Inc.5.2
- GTNGray Media, Inc.5.2
- SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.5.2
- TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS5.2
- WBTNWEBTOON Entertainment Inc.5.2
- WLYBJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.5.2
- DISWalt Disney Company (The)5.1
- DJTTrump Media & Technology Group 5.1
- GLIBKLiberty Capital Corporation - S5.1
- NBISNebius Group N.V.5.1
- RBLXRoblox Corporation5.1
- VODVodafone Group Plc5.1
- ECHOEchoStar Corporation5.0
- GTN-AGray Media, Inc.5.0
- LYVLive Nation Entertainment, Inc.5.0
- RSVRReservoir Media, Inc..5.0
- SPOTSpotify Technology S.A.5.0
- TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.4.9
- ZDZiff Davis, Inc.4.9
- PHIPLDT Inc. Sponsored4.8
- PSOPearson, Plc4.8
- SHENShenandoah Telecommunications C4.8
- TTDThe Trade Desk, Inc.4.8
- KTKT Corporation4.7
- LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc.4.6
- RUMRUM Group Inc.4.6
- TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, 4.5
- GSATGlobalstar, Inc.4.4
- MANUManchester4.4
- WPPWPP plc4.4
- LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.4.3
- LLYVALiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S4.2
- LBTYKLiberty Global Ltd.4.1
- SKYDSkydance Corporation4.1
- LBTYBLiberty Global Ltd.4.0
- SCHLScholastic Corporation4.0
- TUTelus Corporation4.0
- BATRAAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -3.9
- BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. -3.7
- LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc. - S3.5
Ideas Shortlist
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=8.0 in RISK_OFF)
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.6 in RISK_OFF)
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=9.0 in RISK_OFF)
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.3 in RISK_OFF)
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.3 in RISK_OFF)
Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-10-29| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVER | 7.0x | 7.0x | $759M | 7.3 |
| LFTO | 68.4x | 12.3x | $2.9B | 7.1 |
| APP | 20.2x | 12.8x | $88.0B | 6.9 |
| GOOGL | 16.1x | 20.9x | $3.9T | 6.9 |
| GOOG | 15.9x | 20.6x | $3.9T | 6.8 |
| DDI | 5.4x | 5.6x | $674M | 6.7 |
| RDDT | 31.7x | 14.1x | $26.3B | 6.7 |
| CARG | 16.5x | 10.2x | $2.8B | 6.4 |
| MSGS | 1201.2x⚠ | -739.2x⚠ | $9.3B | 6.3 |
| NFLX | 18.1x | 16.6x | $260.3B | 6.3 |
| MCS | 38.2x | 33.6x | $871M | 5.9 |
| SIRI | 10.9x | 8.2x | $9.2B | 5.9 |
| TMUS | 15.3x | 10.2x | $157.5B | 5.8 |
| PINS | 60.5x | 8.6x | $11.5B | 5.7 |
| VSNT | 5.8x | 4.8x | $4.3B | 5.6 |
| MAX | 7.3x | 7.0x | $624M | 5.5 |
| META | 21.2x | 17.6x | $1.6T | 6.7 |
| FOXA | 16.8x | 11.0x | $27.2B | 6.5 |
| STRZ | — | -4.8x | $369M | 4.8 |
| CCOI | — | -2.9x | $383M | 4.6 |
| AMCX | — | 3.0x | $323M | 4.4 |
| OPRA | 13.2x | 10.3x | $1.6B | 7.3 |
| QNST | 11.4x | 8.6x | $916M | 6.7 |
| AD | 4.1x | 33.4x | $2.8B | 6.5 |
| CNK | 22.0x | 14.5x | $4.6B | 6.5 |
| ANGX | — | -14.9x⚠ | $723M | 6.4 |
| ROKU | 66.7x | 39.4x⚠ | $23.3B | 6.4 |
| TBLA | 8.7x | 4.7x | $916M | 6.4 |
| STUB | — | 9.1x | $2.1B | 6.3 |
| FOX | 15.0x | 9.4x | $24.2B | 6.2 |
| JOYY | 18.9x | 12.2x | $3.9B | 6.2 |
| KYIV | 18.9x | 0.2x | $3.0B | 6.2 |
| MTCH | 15.5x | 9.5x | $10.0B | 6.2 |
| GRVY | 7.8x | — | $462M | 6.1 |
| MGNI | 19.8x | 16.5x | $3.1B | 6.1 |
| PLTK | — | 3.2x | $786M | 6.1 |
| YELP | 9.0x | 4.8x | $1.0B | 6.1 |
| MSGE | 57.1x | 27.1x | $3.7B | 6.0 |
| NXST | 31.5x | 6.4x | $5.1B | 6.0 |
| OMC | 79.5x⚠ | 7.0x | $22.4B | 6.0 |
| UPWK | 11.8x | 6.6x | $1.1B | 6.0 |
| WLY | 14.2x | 9.9x | $2.7B | 6.0 |
| AMX | 14.0x | 11.6x | $71.8B | 5.9 |
| EVC | 314.5x⚠ | -33.1x⚠ | $580M | 5.9 |
| GENI | — | 5.9x | $1.7B | 5.9 |
| LILA | — | 12.2x | $1.5B | 5.9 |
| SIFY | — | 245.2x⚠ | $888M | 5.9 |
| TIGO | 20.2x | 11.3x | $13.4B | 5.9 |
| VIV | 14.9x | 10.9x | $18.5B | 5.9 |
| CRTO | 7.2x | 3.7x | $694M | 5.8 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 18.9x, middle half of stocks between 11.3x and 37.1x — 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…