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Cable stocks
Ready to invest in the television industry? Consider these 9 stocks.
The best cable stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
9 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 US stocks.
- 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)
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Take a deeper dive into cable stocks
If you're interested in investing in the television industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Spectrum Brands (SPB)
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. operates as a branded consumer products company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Home and Personal Care; Global Pet Care; and Home and Garden.
Spectrum Brands stock opened the day at $81.11 after a previous close of $82.10. The latest price was $81.56 (25-minute delay). Spectrum Brands is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD3.1 billion.
- Market capitalization: $3,457,006,080
- P/E ratio: 33.7904
- PEG ratio: 2.02
2. Comcast (CMCSA)
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Media, Studios, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers broadband, video, voice, wireless, and other services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity brand; and advertising services.
Comcast stock opened the day at $38.94 after a previous close of $39.33. The latest price was $39.32 (25-minute delay). Comcast is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$120.2 billion and employs 189,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $175,213,199,360
- P/E ratio: 12.5756
- PEG ratio: 0.8064
3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe.
AMC Entertainment stock opened the day at $13.42 after a previous close of $13.65. The latest price was $13.10 (25-minute delay). AMC Entertainment is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.2 billion and employs 3,046 staff.
- Market capitalization: $6,185,626,624
- PEG ratio: 1.42
4. Verizon Communications (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc. , through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices comprising smart watches.
Verizon Communications stock opened the day at $50.73 after a previous close of $50.94. The latest price was $50.82 (25-minute delay). Verizon Communications is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$134.3 billion and employs 118,500 staff.
- Market capitalization: $214,013,657,088
- P/E ratio: 9.9183
- PEG ratio: 4.6693
5. 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.
Cable One stock opened the day at $1,950.92 after a previous close of $1,936.68. The latest price was $1,933.00 (25-minute delay). Cable One is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.7 billion and employs 3,628 staff.
- Market capitalization: $7,382,278,144
- P/E ratio: 19.8208
- PEG ratio: 5.11
6. Netflix (NFLX)
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and mobile games across various genres and languages.
Netflix stock opened the day at $177.07 after a previous close of $178.36. The latest price was $176.08 (25-minute delay). Netflix is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$30.4 billion and employs 11,300 staff.
- Market capitalization: $84,789,690,368
- P/E ratio: 17.3264
- PEG ratio: 2.2041
7. Discovery (DISCA)
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. , a media company, provides content across various distribution platforms in approximately 50 languages worldwide.
Discovery stock opened the day at $31.03 after a previous close of $31.20. The latest price was $31.14 (25-minute delay). Discovery is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.2 billion and employs 11,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $12,399,226,880
- P/E ratio: 17.7286
- PEG ratio: 0.4839
8. Walt Disney Company (DIS)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution; and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The company engages in the film and episodic television content production and distribution activities, as well as operates television broadcast networks under the ABC, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brands; and studios that produces motion pictures under the Walt Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Searchlight Pictures banners.
Walt Disney Company stock opened the day at $94.39 after a previous close of $95.65. The latest price was $94.17 (25-minute delay). Walt Disney Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$76.6 billion and employs 152,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $178,104,303,616
- P/E ratio: 67.4345
- PEG ratio: 0.5522
9. 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.
DISH Network Corporation stock opened the day at $41.00 after a previous close of $40.45. The latest price was $41.50 (25-minute delay). DISH Network Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$17.7 billion and employs 14,500 staff.
- Market capitalization: $9,985,105,920
- P/E ratio: 5.4138
- PEG ratio: 1.1744
How to buy cable stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these cable stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like SPB or CMCSA.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the cable stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the television industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
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. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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