Cable 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.

Take a deeper dive into cable stocks

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.

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1. Spectrum Brands (SPB)

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. operates as a branded consumer products company worldwide. The company's Hardware & Home Improvement segment offers hardware products under the National Hardware and FANAL brands; locksets and door hardware under the Kwikset, Weiser, Baldwin, EZSET, and Tell Manufacturing brands; and plumbing products under the Pfister brand.

Spectrum Brands stock opened the day at $85.75 after a previous close of $85.44. The latest price was $85.12 (25 minute delay). Spectrum Brands is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD4.6 billion and employs 12,100 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,049,335,296
• P/E ratio: 22.1906
• PEG ratio: 2.02

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2. Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers cable services, including high-speed Internet, video, voice, wireless, and security and automation services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity brand, as well as sells advertising.

Comcast Corporation stock opened the day at $54.15 after a previous close of $53.99. The latest price was $54.02 (25 minute delay). Comcast Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$109 billion and employs 168,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $251,058,782,208
• P/E ratio: 20.4028
• PEG ratio: 1.5923

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3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, involved in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres.

AMC Entertainment stock opened the day at $40.20 after a previous close of $40.07. The latest price was $40.74 (25 minute delay). AMC Entertainment is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$875 million and employs 3,449 staff.

• Market capitalization: $19,090,741,248
• PEG ratio: 1.42

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4. Verizon Communications (VZ)

Verizon Communications Inc. 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, such as smart watches.

Verizon Communications stock opened the day at $52.09 after a previous close of $51.92. The latest price was $52.25 (25 minute delay). Verizon Communications is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$132.9 billion and employs 129,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $220,419,997,696
• P/E ratio: 11.0296
• PEG ratio: 3.4236

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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$1.4 billion and employs 2,716 staff.

• Market capitalization: $10,773,063,680
• P/E ratio: 31.5886
• PEG ratio: 5.11

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6. Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, and feature films across various genres and languages.

Netflix stock opened the day at $638.00 after a previous close of $633.80. The latest price was $628.29 (25 minute delay). Netflix is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$27.6 billion and employs 9,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $278,078,619,648
• P/E ratio: 65.101
• PEG ratio: 1.5392

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7. Discovery (DISCA)

Discovery, Inc. , a media company, provides content across various distribution platforms in approximately 50 languages worldwide. It operates in two segments, U. S.

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$11.3 billion and employs 9,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $12,914,889,728
• P/E ratio: 15.5309
• PEG ratio: 0.6362

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8. The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. The company's Media Networks segment operates domestic cable networks under the Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic brands; and television broadcast network under the ABC brand, as well as eight domestic television stations. This segment is also involved in the television production and distribution.

The Walt Disney Company stock opened the day at $175.69 after a previous close of $174.41. The latest price was $176.46 (25 minute delay). The Walt Disney Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$63.6 billion and employs 180,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $321,159,561,216
• P/E ratio: 289.7377
• PEG ratio: 1.0438

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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$18.1 billion and employs 13,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $23,496,337,408
• P/E ratio: 10.6918
• PEG ratio: 1.6923

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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.