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U.S. Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies499
  • 7D-2.8%
  • 3M5.8%
  • 1Y20.2%
  • YTD-1.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Telecom industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by a pullback from Alphabet of 6.6%. On the other hand Spotify Technology is actually up 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 20%. 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
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$7.8tUS$1.7tUS$283.5b15.6x27.4x4.6x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$7.9tUS$1.6tUS$282.4b16.7x27.9x4.8x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$7.9tUS$1.6tUS$281.0b16.4x28.2x4.8x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$7.4tUS$1.6tUS$297.2b17.1x24.9x4.5x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$7.3tUS$1.6tUS$286.1b18.9x25.6x4.5x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$7.1tUS$1.6tUS$287.3b21.3x24.7x4.3x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$6.7tUS$1.6tUS$256.7b18.5x26.2x4.2x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$6.4tUS$1.6tUS$250.1b17.4x25.7x4x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$6.2tUS$1.6tUS$248.0b17.1x24.8x3.8x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$5.4tUS$1.6tUS$227.8b16x23.5x3.4x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$5.9tUS$1.6tUS$228.5b16.7x25.8x3.7x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$6.5tUS$1.6tUS$218.3b19.1x29.9x4.1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$6.1tUS$1.6tUS$189.3b18.6x32.2x3.9x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$6.1tUS$1.6tUS$189.5b18.8x32.4x3.9x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$5.7tUS$1.6tUS$188.5b18.2x30.2x3.6x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$1.5tUS$188.2b18.3x30.1x3.7x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$5.4tUS$1.6tUS$189.1b18.8x28.4x3.5x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$5.2tUS$1.5tUS$197.1b20.3x26.5x3.4x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$5.5tUS$1.5tUS$191.0b17.6x29.1x3.6x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$5.3tUS$1.5tUS$191.4b17.6x27.7x3.5x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$5.0tUS$1.5tUS$177.3b17.6x28x3.3x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$5.0tUS$1.5tUS$175.9b18.9x28.4x3.3x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$4.9tUS$1.5tUS$174.4b17.3x28.1x3.3x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$4.7tUS$1.5tUS$128.1b15.3x36.7x3.1x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$4.5tUS$1.5tUS$128.0b16.5x34.8x2.9x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$123.8b13.8x34.9x2.8x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$104.7b13.9x41.4x2.9x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$104.5b14.5x41.4x2.9x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$4.3tUS$1.5tUS$102.6b14.9x41.9x2.9x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$4.1tUS$1.5tUS$107.0b17.1x38.7x2.8x
Mon, 29 May 2023US$4.0tUS$1.5tUS$107.1b16.2x37.5x2.7x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023US$3.7tUS$1.5tUS$115.0b16.2x31.9x2.5x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023US$3.7tUS$1.5tUS$115.3b16.8x32.2x2.5x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023US$3.6tUS$1.5tUS$122.0b20.1x29.4x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.4x


Total Market Cap: US$3.6tTotal Earnings: US$122.0bTotal Revenue: US$1.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Communication Services 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 27.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 30.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 32% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.4% 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 Market1.43%
Telecom-2.85%
Telecom Services and Carriers3.78%
Wireless Telecom3.62%
Entertainment1.92%
Media0.49%
Interactive Media and Services-4.63%
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 16.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Media industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 2.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.4% 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
SPOT Spotify TechnologyUS$487.1710.6%
+US$9.5b		-23.9%PE60.1x
TMUS T-Mobile USUS$209.543.8%
+US$8.7b		-17.9%PE19.7x
VZ Verizon CommunicationsUS$48.974.2%
+US$8.3b		20.8%PE12x
T AT&TUS$28.474.6%
+US$7.8b		12.3%PE9.1x
CMCSA ComcastUS$32.485.3%
+US$5.9b		-8.2%PE5.8x

Latest News

ASTS
US$96.92
AST SpaceMobile
7D
-6.4%
1Y
251.0%
TMUS
US$209.54
T-Mobile US
7D
3.8%
1Y
-17.9%
WBD
US$27.99
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
4.6%
1Y
174.3%
VZ
US$48.97
Verizon Communications
7D
4.2%
1Y
20.8%

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.7075

Feb 11
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SPOT
US$487.17
Spotify Technology
7D
10.6%
1Y
-23.9%
NWSA
US$23.22
News
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-20.9%

News (NASDAQ:NWSA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.10

Feb 10
News (NASDAQ:NWSA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.10
CMCSA
US$32.48
Comcast
7D
5.3%
1Y
-8.2%
GOOGL
US$310.96
Alphabet
7D
-6.6%
1Y
69.4%
RDDT
US$139.29
Reddit
7D
-8.8%
1Y
-35.7%
SNAP
US$4.99
Snap
7D
-15.6%
1Y
-53.5%

SNAP: AI And Ad Platform Execution Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Snap from about $9.78 to $8.38. This reflects a mix of slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modestly updated growth and margin inputs, and a move toward lower future P/E multiples in line with the recent wave of reduced price targets, punctuated by only a few upgrades.
FOXA
US$61.11
Fox
7D
-9.8%
1Y
11.7%

FOXA: Share Repurchases And Disciplined Margins Will Support Measured Upside Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Fox, and this is reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $73.22 to $74.94. They are factoring in higher assumed revenue growth, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, modestly lower discount rates, and a recalibration of future P/E expectations following a mix of target hikes and cuts across major firms.
META
US$668.69
Meta Platforms
7D
-0.04%
1Y
-7.8%

META: AI Infrastructure Spending Will Shape Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts increased their implied fair value estimate for Meta Platforms by about US$94 to US$1,002, citing Street research that reflects stronger assumed revenue growth, a slightly higher future P/E, and mixed views on margins and risk as firms frequently revisited and adjusted their price targets in recent reports. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Meta Platforms shows a cluster of price target revisions and rating changes that point to an active debate around how to value the company, especially as it increases spending on artificial intelligence, data centers, and related infrastructure.
RBLX
US$68.99
Roblox
7D
9.4%
1Y
7.5%
BIDU
US$145.12
Baidu
7D
5.2%
1Y
55.5%
T
US$28.47
AT&T
7D
4.6%
1Y
12.3%
NFLX
US$79.62
Netflix
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-23.7%

NFLX: Advertising And International Expansion Will Drive Engagement Despite Warner Deal Uncertainty

Analysts have trimmed their Netflix price targets by around $31 on average, reflected in our fair value update from $1,600.00 to $144.53. They are recalibrating revenue growth expectations, applying a lower future P/E, and factoring in both recent target cuts and fresh Buy initiations that highlight advertising traction, content strength, and potential benefits from international expansion and acquisitions.