(XLC) Communication Sector SPDR - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US81369Y8527

Telecom, Media, Entertainment, Wireless, Interactive Services

Description: XLC Communication Sector SPDR

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) is an ETF that tracks an index comprising companies classified under the Communication Services sector by the GICS. This includes a broad range of industries such as telecommunication services, media, entertainment, and interactive media & services, providing a diversified exposure to the sector.

With a non-diversified investment approach, XLC invests at least 95% of its total assets in the securities that make up the index, closely mirroring its performance. As a result, the funds returns are heavily influenced by the overall performance of the Communication Services sector.

From a technical standpoint, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) could provide insights into the funds momentum and potential trend reversals. Additionally, examining the funds trading volume and liquidity can help assess its market efficiency.

To further evaluate XLCs performance, one could consider metrics such as the expense ratio, tracking error, and dividend yield. The funds AUM of $23.8 billion indicates a significant presence in the market, potentially contributing to its liquidity. Moreover, analyzing the sectors growth prospects, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment can help investors make informed decisions about their investment in XLC.

Key metrics to monitor for XLC include its correlation with the broader market, its beta, and its Sharpe ratio, which can provide insights into the funds risk-adjusted performance. By closely examining these KPIs, investors can gain a deeper understanding of XLCs strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to make more informed investment decisions.

XLC ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 25,176m
Category Communications
TER 0.09%
IPO / Inception 2018-06-18

XLC ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 70.9%
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 59.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 13.7%
Analyst Rating -

XLC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.00%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Annual Growth 5y 16.10%
Payout Consistency 98.5%
Payout Ratio %

XLC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 86.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 80%
Growth Correlation 5y 57.6%
CAGR 5y 14.91%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.86
Alpha 19.59
Beta 0.823
Volatility 12.55%
Current Volume 5322.7k
Average Volume 20d 5497.6k
Stop Loss 111.2 (-3%)
Signal 1.57

What is the price of XLC shares?

As of September 06, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 114.69 with a total of 5,322,737 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.96%, over one month by +6.87%, over three months by +12.27% and over the past year by +35.53%.

Is Communication Sector SPDR a good stock to buy?

Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, Communication Sector SPDR (NYSE ARCA:XLC) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 70.93 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of XLC is around 115.60 USD . This means that XLC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.79%.

Is XLC a buy, sell or hold?

Communication Sector SPDR has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the XLC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 129.5 12.9%

Last update: 2025-08-30 05:05

XLC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 25.18b (25.18b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 1.07
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 25.18b USD (25.18b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 25.18b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 25.18b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(25.18b)/V(0.0) * Re(9.05%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.05% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)

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