9 cable stocks to watch

Considering investing in cable stocks? While the best cable stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some cable stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the television sector. Keep reading to learn more about cable stocks and how to start investing.

9 popular cable stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the television industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Spectrum Brands (SPB.US)	(data unavailable)	$1.4 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Comcast (CMCSA.US)	-35.53% Comcast's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$98.5 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	27,648,740	Buy now
AMC Entertainment (AMC.US)	-52.14% AMC Entertainment's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$1.2 billion (USD)	NYSE	11,196,803	Buy now
Verizon Communications (VZ.US)	-4.35% Verizon Communications's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$173.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	19,897,815	Buy now
Cable One (CABO.US)	(data unavailable)	$660.4 million (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Netflix (NFLX.US)	-88.59% Netflix's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$455.9 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	53,593,403	Buy now
Discovery (DISCA.US)	(data unavailable)	$12.4 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Walt Disney Company (DIS.US)	-8.74% Walt Disney Company's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$187.8 billion (USD)	NYSE	12,628,914	Buy now
DISH Network Corporation (DISH.US)	(data unavailable)	$3.1 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in cable stock

The television industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering cable stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in cable stock

1. Research the television industry. Before investing, learn about the cable stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the cable stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like SPB or CMCSA. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are cable stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in cable stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—cable stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the television industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best cable stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best cable stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong cable stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular cable stocks in or related to the television industry to help narrow down your options:

• Spectrum Brands (SPB)
• Comcast (CMCSA)
• AMC Entertainment (AMC)
• Verizon Communications (VZ)
• Cable One (CABO)
• Netflix (NFLX)
• Discovery (DISCA)
• Walt Disney Company (DIS)
• DISH Network Corporation (DISH)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some cable stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each cable stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Spectrum Brands (SPB)

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. operates as a branded consumer products and home essentials company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions. The company operates through three segments: Home and Personal Care (HPC); Global Pet Care (GPC); and Home and Garden (H&G).

Market Capitalization The total market value of Spectrum Brands's outstanding shares	$1.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1 billion
Profit margin	3.56%
Revenue (TTM)	$2.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.85
52-week stock price range	$49.58 – $93.70

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Comcast (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments. The Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, sky-branded entertainment television networks, and advertising.

Closing stock price	$27.43
Market Capitalization The total market value of Comcast's outstanding shares	$98.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$88.6 billion
Profit margin	18.33%
Revenue (TTM)	$123.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.02
52-week stock price range	$25.75 – $41.87

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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AMC Entertainment (AMC)

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business in the United States and Europe. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres.

Closing stock price	$2.35
Market Capitalization The total market value of AMC Entertainment's outstanding shares	$1.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$728.3 million
Profit margin	-13.16%
Revenue (TTM)	$4.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$1.47
52-week stock price range	$2.05 – $5.56

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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Verizon Communications (VZ)

Verizon Communications Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business).

Closing stock price	$40.67
Market Capitalization The total market value of Verizon Communications's outstanding shares	$173.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$81.7 billion
Profit margin	14.43%
Revenue (TTM)	$137.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.69
52-week stock price range	$35.79 – $45.09

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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Cable One (CABO)

Cable One, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides data, video, and voice services in the United States. The company offers residential data services, a service to enhance Wi-Fi signal throughout the home.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Cable One's outstanding shares	$660.4 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.1 billion
Profit margin	-29.78%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$80.59
52-week stock price range	$96.67 – $423.86

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. The company offers television (TV) series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages.

Closing stock price	$103.96
Market Capitalization The total market value of Netflix's outstanding shares	$455.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$20.9 billion
Profit margin	24.05%
Revenue (TTM)	$43.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.40
52-week stock price range	$82.11 – $134.12

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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Discovery (DISCA)

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. , a media company, provides content across various distribution platforms in approximately 50 languages worldwide.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Discovery's outstanding shares	$12.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$7.6 billion
Profit margin	8.25%
Revenue (TTM)	$12.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.38

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.

Closing stock price	$106.77
Market Capitalization The total market value of Walt Disney Company's outstanding shares	$187.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$35.7 billion
Profit margin	13.14%
Revenue (TTM)	$94.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.85
52-week stock price range	$79.76 – $124.69

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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DISH Network Corporation (DISH)

DISH Network Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides pay-TV services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Pay-TV and Wireless. It offers video services under the DISH TV brand; and programming packages that include programming through national broadcast networks, local broadcast networks, and national and regional cable networks, as well as regional and specialty sports channels, premium movie channels, and Latino and international programming packages.

Market Capitalization The total market value of DISH Network Corporation's outstanding shares	$3.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$5.3 billion
Profit margin	7.81%
Revenue (TTM)	$15.6 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding cable stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of cable stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the television industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about cable stocks

• What are cable stocks?

  Cable stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the cable sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying cable stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top cable stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" cable stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the television industry?

  You can keep track of the latest television news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the television industry.

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