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U.S. Communications Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies78
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M30.6%
  • 1Y92.5%
  • YTD47.6%

Last week, the Communications industry hasn't moved much but Arista Networks is up 4.4% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 93% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 23% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Communications Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 16 Jun 2026US$1.0tUS$115.3bUS$20.6b34x49x8.8x
Thu, 14 May 2026US$919.2bUS$113.0bUS$18.9b36.3x48.6x8.1x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026US$839.3bUS$109.2bUS$18.4b45x45.7x7.7x
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$737.7bUS$109.3bUS$18.4b39.9x40.1x6.7x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$713.1bUS$106.3bUS$16.7b31.8x42.7x6.7x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$672.0bUS$106.1bUS$16.7b35.1x40.2x6.3x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$661.3bUS$105.8bUS$16.6b31.6x39.8x6.2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$676.5bUS$103.3bUS$16.0b30.5x42.2x6.5x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$645.0bUS$103.3bUS$16.0b30.1x40.3x6.2x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$595.2bUS$102.8bUS$16.1b25.5x37x5.8x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$566.4bUS$100.5bUS$14.0b28.5x40.5x5.6x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$534.7bUS$105.7bUS$14.3b26.7x37.3x5.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$526.1bUS$105.5bUS$14.5b23.2x36.3x5x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$463.5bUS$102.8bUS$12.4b24.8x37.3x4.5x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$509.6bUS$103.1bUS$12.4b25.8x41.2x4.9x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$559.8bUS$102.5bUS$12.2b26.4x45.8x5.5x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$539.5bUS$102.5bUS$12.1b24.5x44.7x5.3x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$531.7bUS$102.5bUS$12.1b24.4x43.9x5.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$494.5bUS$103.0bUS$12.0b24.6x41.2x4.8x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$478.1bUS$103.0bUS$12.0b26.5x39.9x4.6x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$455.5bUS$103.1bUS$12.0b28.5x38.1x4.4x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$345.5bUS$92.6bUS$12.6b27.6x27.4x3.7x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$340.3bUS$92.7bUS$12.6b27x27x3.7x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$345.7bUS$92.4bUS$12.7b27.3x27.2x3.7x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$388.2bUS$104.8bUS$16.3b33.5x23.9x3.7x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$397.9bUS$104.8bUS$16.3b31.3x24.4x3.8x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$339.3bUS$95.6bUS$14.8b27.5x22.9x3.6x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$326.6bUS$96.1bUS$15.1b25x21.6x3.4x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$313.3bUS$96.0bUS$14.9b25.1x21x3.3x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$318.3bUS$95.1bUS$14.8b23x21.6x3.3x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$326.0bUS$94.7bUS$14.6b24.6x22.3x3.4x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$334.6bUS$94.5bUS$14.6b29.4x22.9x3.5x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$328.1bUS$91.5bUS$13.5b26.1x24.3x3.6x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$310.3bUS$91.4bUS$13.5b20x23x3.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23x


Total Market Cap: US$310.3bTotal Earnings: US$13.5bTotal Revenue: US$91.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Communications Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Communications industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 49.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 5.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 8.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Communications industry have grown 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.0% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Tech industry?

US Market0.50%
Tech-0.69%
Communications-0.21%
Communications Equipment-0.21%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ANET Arista NetworksUS$169.098.1%
+US$16.0b		77.8%PE57.2x
LITE Lumentum HoldingsUS$957.056.9%
+US$4.8b		1,015.7%PE169.6x
VIAV Viavi SolutionsUS$54.0510.9%
+US$1.3b		484.3%PS9.7x
MSI Motorola SolutionsUS$411.721.2%
+US$816.7m		1.0%PE32.7x
EXTR Extreme NetworksUS$31.677.1%
+US$274.6m		89.2%PE254.5x

Latest News

VISN
US$12.76
Vistance Networks
7D
6.2%
1Y
124.3%
CMTL
US$2.76
Comtech Telecommunications
7D
-38.7%
1Y
36.4%
Seeking Alpha • 11h

Comtech Telecommunications: Big Asset Sale Prompts A Bullish Response

Summary Comtech Telecommunications Corp. remains rated hold, reflecting negative earnings but encouraging technical momentum and industry tailwinds. Q3 results showed a non-GAAP EPS beat and a $4.2M revenue surprise, driven by the sale of most of its Satellite & Space Communications segment. CMTL is transitioning to a pure-play public safety and mission-critical tech provider, with restructuring risks and a focus on margin improvement. Technical resistance at $6.20 is key; a CMTL breakout could target $9.40, while support sits at $4. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
VIAV
US$54.05
Viavi Solutions
7D
10.9%
1Y
484.3%
CSCO
US$120.17
Cisco Systems
7D
-3.2%
1Y
83.4%
EXTR
US$31.67
Extreme Networks
7D
7.1%
1Y
89.2%
ANET
US$169.09
Arista Networks
7D
8.1%
1Y
77.8%
ADTN
US$15.13
ADTRAN Holdings
7D
-5.6%
1Y
95.7%
CIEN
US$463.41
Ciena
7D
-0.7%
1Y
528.3%
ONDS
US$9.51
Ondas
7D
-7.7%
1Y
462.7%
AAOI
US$191.55
Applied Optoelectronics
7D
-2.6%
1Y
1,020.8%
MSI
US$411.72
Motorola Solutions
7D
1.2%
1Y
1.0%
LITE
US$957.05
Lumentum Holdings
7D
6.9%
1Y
1,015.7%
GILT
US$14.32
Gilat Satellite Networks
7D
-1.6%
1Y
124.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 08

GILT: Future Returns Will Depend On Multi Orbit Connectivity Contract Momentum

Analysts maintained their $19.20 price target for Gilat Satellite Networks, noting that only minor adjustments were made to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, rather than any change in their overall view of the stock. What's in the News Gilat Defense plans to showcase an expanded portfolio for tactical unmanned platforms at Eurosatory 2026, including RaySat’s new Viper Ka electronically steered antenna, which supports secure, low latency, multi orbit connectivity across LEO, MEO and GEO constellations.
RBBN
US$2.72
Ribbon Communications
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-29.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

RBBN: Cloud Partnerships And Margin Progress Will Support Future Multiple Repricing

Analysts have nudged their price target on Ribbon Communications higher by $0.10, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a modestly higher valuation view on Ribbon Communications, with the updated price target moving up by $0.10 as analysts refine their fair value work and core assumptions.
HLIT
US$15.07
Harmonic
7D
7.0%
1Y
69.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

HLIT: Broadband Focus And Share Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Cash Returns

Harmonic's fair value estimate has been raised from $17.00 to $20.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profitability, discount rates and future P/E, following a series of higher price targets from firms including Northland, Needham, Rosenblatt, Barclays and Jefferies. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are clustering around higher price targets for Harmonic, with recent moves ranging from US$1 to US$5 increases across several research updates.
UI
US$574.74
Ubiquiti
7D
0.3%
1Y
51.4%