9 cable stocks to watch

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 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.

1. Spectrum Brands (SPB)
2. Comcast (CMCSA)
3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)
4. Verizon Communications (VZ)
5. Cable One (CABO)
6. Netflix (NFLX)
7. Discovery (DISCA)
8. Walt Disney Company (DIS)
9. DISH Network Corporation (DISH)

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The cable stocks 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.

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How to invest in cable stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like SPB or CMCSA.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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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 and home essentials company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. It operates through three segments: Home and Personal Care; Global Pet Care; and Home and Garden.

• Previous close price: $85.43
• Market capitalization: $2,420,002,816
• 1 year performance: 7.54%
• P/E ratio: 26.4632

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2. 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.

• Previous close price: $38.22
• Market capitalization: $144,872,800,256
• 1 year performance: -14.07%
• P/E ratio: 10.2049

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3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)

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

• Previous close price: $4.18
• Market capitalization: $1,544,957,696
• 1 year performance: -37.14%

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4. 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).

• Previous close price: $39.93
• Market capitalization: $169,395,519,488
• 1 year performance: 6.85%
• P/E ratio: 17.4199

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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.

• Previous close price: $369.06
• Market capitalization: $2,017,422,080
• 1 year performance: -31.82%
• P/E ratio: 7.9689

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6. Netflix (NFLX)

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

• Previous close price: $909.05
• Market capitalization: $380,245,245,952
• 1 year performance: 92.57%
• P/E ratio: 50.2571

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7. Discovery (DISCA)

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

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $12,399,226,880
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 17.7286

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8. Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming 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 ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.

• Previous close price: $112.03
• Market capitalization: $201,648,177,152
• 1 year performance: 21.51%
• P/E ratio: 40.9375

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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.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $3,083,430,400
• 1 year performance: 4.46
• P/E ratio: 3.0368

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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. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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