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U.S. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 15, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies50
- 7D5.5%
- 3M18.7%
- 1Y36.3%
- YTD19.4%
The Telecom Services and Carriers industry is up 5.5% in the last week, with Verizon Communications up 4.0%. During this same period, the Globalstar underperformed, falling 7.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 36%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | US$382.6b | US$281.4b | US$21.2b | 18.7x | 18.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | US$344.4b | US$281.3b | US$21.2b | 19x | 16.2x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | US$338.7b | US$281.1b | US$22.7b | 23.4x | 14.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | US$332.5b | US$281.1b | US$22.7b | 26.9x | 14.7x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | US$316.6b | US$281.5b | US$22.7b | 26.8x | 14x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | US$334.5b | US$281.7b | US$22.5b | 27x | 14.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | US$320.6b | US$283.9b | US$20.8b | 25.5x | 15.4x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | US$340.7b | US$300.5b | US$8.4b | 14.3x | 40.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | US$315.6b | US$300.0b | -US$7,362,410,294.00 | 13.3x | -42.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | US$308.1b | US$300.0b | -US$7,363,754,256.00 | 10.1x | -41.8x | 1x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | US$276.9b | US$301.4b | -US$4,556,316,300.00 | 7.8x | -60.8x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | US$285.9b | US$301.1b | -US$2,062,136,533.00 | 9.5x | -138.7x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | US$278.9b | US$301.0b | -US$2,059,879,965.00 | 9.7x | -135.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | US$283.8b | US$302.2b | US$9.5b | 12.2x | 29.7x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | US$300.5b | US$302.2b | US$9.5b | 10.8x | 31.6x | 1x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | US$318.6b | US$302.0b | US$11.3b | 11.5x | 28.2x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | US$346.0b | US$303.3b | US$11.8b | 13.2x | 29.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | US$338.2b | US$303.1b | US$11.9b | 15x | 28.3x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | US$362.3b | US$304.4b | US$19.4b | 13.9x | 18.7x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | US$333.3b | US$337.7b | US$43.5b | 11.1x | 7.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | US$345.3b | US$337.8b | US$43.4b | 12.2x | 7.9x | 1x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | US$311.8b | US$338.3b | US$41.5b | 10.8x | 7.5x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | US$333.8b | US$338.3b | US$41.7b | 12.3x | 8x | 1x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | US$370.4b | US$338.3b | US$41.7b | 11.6x | 8.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 17 Jul 2022 | US$412.0b | US$346.1b | US$57.7b | 10.2x | 7.1x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 14 Jun 2022 | US$400.1b | US$346.1b | US$57.7b | 11.6x | 6.9x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 12 May 2022 | US$389.5b | US$345.5b | US$57.9b | 9.8x | 6.7x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 09 Apr 2022 | US$456.6b | US$357.7b | US$61.5b | 10.2x | 7.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 07 Mar 2022 | US$455.2b | US$357.7b | US$61.7b | 9.3x | 7.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 02 Feb 2022 | US$457.6b | US$354.7b | US$57.7b | 11.6x | 7.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2021 | US$460.9b | US$360.1b | US$38.7b | 15.2x | 11.9x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 28 Nov 2021 | US$457.1b | US$360.0b | US$38.7b | 16.4x | 11.8x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 26 Oct 2021 | US$473.7b | US$363.7b | US$37.0b | 15.4x | 12.8x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 23 Sep 2021 | US$484.0b | US$361.3b | US$31.5b | 11.2x | 15.3x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
15.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the American Telecom industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -1.5x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Telecom industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 8.0% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Telecom industry?
| US Market | 4.21% | |
| Telecom | 4.21% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 5.49% | |
| Integrated Telecom Services | 5.63% | |
| Alternative Carriers | 3.67% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Integrated Telecom Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.0x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 23.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Alternative Carriers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 54% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 96% per year.
- In contrast, the Integrated Telecom Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications | US$45.00 | 5.3% +US$9.6b | 34.2% | PE16.8x | |
| T AT&T | US$22.27 | 3.6% +US$5.5b | 47.6% | PE12.8x | |
| ASTS AST SpaceMobile | US$29.84 | 15.0% +US$616.4m | 683.2% | PS3368.5x | |
| LUMN Lumen Technologies | US$6.25 | 10.0% +US$579.6m | 311.2% | PS0.5x | |
| IRDM Iridium Communications | US$27.95 | 6.2% +US$193.0m | -44.3% | PE37.4x |
