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U.S. Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies500
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M8.9%
  • 1Y32.3%
  • YTD1.9%

In the last week, the Telecom industry is up 1.9%, with Alphabet up 4.3%. Meanwhile, Spotify Technology actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.2% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 32% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$7.9tUS$1.6tUS$282.3b16.8x28.1x4.8x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$7.8tUS$1.6tUS$281.0b16.2x27.8x4.8x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$7.4tUS$1.6tUS$285.1b18x25.9x4.5x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$7.3tUS$1.6tUS$286.1b18.9x25.5x4.5x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$7.1tUS$1.6tUS$287.3b21.3x24.7x4.3x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$6.7tUS$1.6tUS$256.3b18.4x26x4.1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$6.6tUS$1.6tUS$250.2b17.4x26.2x4.1x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$6.1tUS$1.6tUS$248.0b16.9x24.6x3.8x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$5.2tUS$1.6tUS$228.1b16.2x23x3.3x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$5.8tUS$1.6tUS$228.1b16.7x25.6x3.7x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$6.6tUS$1.6tUS$218.0b19.9x30.3x4.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$6.1tUS$1.6tUS$189.6b19.1x32.1x3.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$6.2tUS$1.6tUS$189.5b17.8x32.6x3.9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$5.9tUS$1.6tUS$189.0b19.1x31.4x3.8x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$1.5tUS$188.2b18.3x30.4x3.7x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$5.4tUS$1.6tUS$189.1b18.8x28.4x3.5x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$5.3tUS$1.5tUS$203.4b20.3x26x3.4x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$5.5tUS$1.5tUS$191.3b16x28.8x3.6x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$5.3tUS$1.5tUS$191.3b17.3x27.7x3.5x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$5.1tUS$1.5tUS$176.7b17.9x28.8x3.4x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$5.1tUS$1.5tUS$175.9b18x28.9x3.4x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$4.8tUS$1.5tUS$174.0b16x27.7x3.2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$4.7tUS$1.5tUS$128.1b15.4x36.7x3.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$4.5tUS$1.5tUS$128.1b16.9x35x2.9x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$125.7b13.1x34.4x2.9x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$4.4tUS$1.5tUS$104.7b14.3x41.8x2.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$104.4b14.5x41.2x2.9x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$103.3b14.9x41.5x2.9x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$4.1tUS$1.5tUS$106.9b17.1x38.7x2.8x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$4.0tUS$1.5tUS$107.1b15.5x37.4x2.7x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$3.8tUS$1.5tUS$112.0b16.5x34.1x2.6x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023US$3.7tUS$1.5tUS$115.3b16.3x32.3x2.5x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023US$3.6tUS$1.5tUS$121.7b20x29.4x2.4x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023US$3.4tUS$1.5tUS$166.4b17.6x20.3x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.3x


Total Market Cap: US$3.4tTotal Earnings: US$166.4bTotal Revenue: US$1.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Communication Services industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 19% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.1% 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. Telecom sector?

US Market1.88%
Telecom1.94%
Interactive Media and Services2.99%
Media0.085%
Wireless Telecom-0.073%
Telecom Services and Carriers-0.56%
Entertainment-1.33%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Media industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 7.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 2.9% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
GOOGL AlphabetUS$328.573.8%
+US$145.2b		72.0%PE31.9x
ASTS AST SpaceMobileUS$97.6717.0%
+US$4.0b		336.6%PS1480.2x
DIS Walt DisneyUS$115.881.6%
+US$3.2b		7.2%PE16.7x
SATS EchoStarUS$120.007.0%
+US$2.3b		419.7%PS2.3x
WBD Warner Bros. DiscoveryUS$28.891.2%
+US$880.2m		193.5%PE146.5x

Latest News

META
US$653.06
Meta Platforms
7D
-0.9%
1Y
7.4%

META: AI Infrastructure And Power Expansion Will Support Long-Term Monetization Potential

Analysts have slightly reduced their blended fair value estimate for Meta Platforms to account for a tighter discount rate and expectations of higher AI-related investment, while still highlighting solid revenue growth, profitability, and long-term AI monetization potential in recent price target revisions clustered around US$750 to US$900. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Meta Platforms clusters around high price targets, but the tone is mixed as analysts balance confidence in AI driven growth with concerns about heavier spending and valuation.
GOOGL
US$328.57
Alphabet
7D
3.8%
1Y
72.0%

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SATS
US$120.00
EchoStar
7D
7.0%
1Y
419.7%

SATS: Future 5G Spectrum Efficiencies And Capital Unit Changes Will Steady Outlook

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BILI
US$29.17
Bilibili
7D
6.7%
1Y
81.2%

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Narrative Update: Bilibili Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Bilibili higher from about US$22.82 to roughly US$23.12. This reflects updated views on recovering gaming revenue, recent title performance and a revised future P/E assumption following the latest Q3 review and near term game launch catalysts.
RBLX
US$73.27
Roblox
7D
-9.6%
1Y
19.4%

RBLX: Advertising And User Content Monetization Will Reshape Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged their Roblox fair value estimate up by $5 to $180 as they factor in updated Street research that points to stronger monetization potential from advertising and user generated content, while also acknowledging recent target cuts that reflect higher investment and more tempered bookings expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Roblox reflects a split view, with some firms trimming targets and others highlighting what they see as meaningful upside tied to ads, user generated content and platform scale.
BIDU
US$143.54
Baidu
7D
-4.1%
1Y
83.6%
PINS
US$27.14
Pinterest
7D
2.4%
1Y
-10.8%
CMCSA
US$28.37
Comcast
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-22.0%

CMCSA: Warner Bids And New Sports Rights Will Reframe Earnings Power

Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Comcast slightly lower to about $33.93 from $34.65. This reflects trimmed long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions after the Versant spin, price target cuts from several firms to a range around $23 to $44, and concerns about broadband competition and media cost pressures, even as the assumed future P/E multiple edges modestly higher.
NFLX
US$89.46
Netflix
7D
-1.7%
1Y
6.8%

NFLX: Future Returns Will Weigh Warner Bid Uncertainty And Advertising Momentum

Analysts have trimmed their fair value narrative for Netflix to reflect slightly lower long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Recent price target updates are clustered around stock split adjusted levels such as US$110, US$1,350, US$1,385, US$1,400 and US$1,530, as they weigh potential Warner Bros.
SPOT
US$539.37
Spotify Technology
7D
-6.2%
1Y
17.4%

SPOT: Pricing Power And AI Collaboration Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price targets for Spotify higher, citing a supportive mix of pricing power, a constructive view on music industry economics, and a willingness to underwrite a richer future P/E multiple of around 38.7x. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Spotify reflects a mix of enthusiasm for the business model and pricing potential alongside debate over how much optimism is already reflected in the share price.
T
US$23.99
AT&T
7D
-2.3%
1Y
10.6%

T: Future Returns Will Reflect 5G Expansion Benefits And Margin Resilience

Analysts trimmed their price target on AT&T to US$26.00 from about US$26.14, citing updated assumptions for a slightly higher discount rate, modestly stronger revenue growth and profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Servify is partnering with AT&T to offer AT&T Business Protect Enterprise Plans, adding tiered device protection, an enterprise portal, AI-supported claims and access to more than 2,000 repair locations for mid to large business customers.
FWON.K
US$90.28
Formula One Group
7D
-7.9%
1Y
-1.0%

FWON.K: Higher Media Hopes Will Face Mounting Execution And Margin Risks

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DIS
US$115.88
Walt Disney
7D
1.6%
1Y
7.2%
WBD
US$28.89
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
1.2%
1Y
193.5%

WBD: Bidding War Optimism Will Likely Fade Under Regulatory And Deal Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Warner Bros. Discovery to $20 from $10 per share, reflecting a lower perceived risk profile, an improved margin outlook and higher prospective takeout valuations amid rising price targets and renewed M&A speculation around the studio and streaming assets.
ASTS
US$97.67
AST SpaceMobile
7D
17.0%
1Y
336.6%
NIQ
US$17.56
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
12.1%
1Y
n/a