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State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC)


Market Price (6/14/2026): $111.64

State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC)


Market Price (6/14/2026): $111.64

Key Takeaways

  • XLC has returned -4.9% YTD vs +9.1% for SPY; +10.2% over the past 12 months (SPY +25.7%). details →
  • Priced in gold, XLC has returned -16.5% over the past 3 years, vs +79.5% in dollars — its dollar gains have lagged gold. details →
  • XLC's top 10 holdings represent 63% of the fund vs 38% for SPY — a more concentrated portfolio. details →
  • Analysts expect +4% revenue growth across XLC's holdings (next fiscal year) vs +8% for SPY; portfolio earnings growth is not meaningful given limited profitability. details →
  • 86% of XLC's portfolio (by weight) is currently profitable, vs 98% for SPY. details →
Last updated: 6/13/2026.

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Price Chart

Valuation & Yield

 Forward [4,5]NowHistorical (CYE & TTM)
 6/30/276/14/2620252024202320222021
Share Price CYE $111.65$117.35$95.34$70.78$46.31$74.26
Dividend/Share TTM $1.40$1.33$0.96$0.60$0.53$0.57

Valuation [1]
       
P/S1.942.102.232.211.821.272.12
P/E 19.4420.7121.7622.0915.2618.70
P/E (Non-GAAP) [2]15.8618.1219.9521.1418.0314.6316.36
P/FCF 18.0318.9322.0319.4419.47

Yields TTM
       
Earnings Yield6.31%5.14%4.83%4.60%4.53%6.55%5.35%
Dividend Yield1.25%1.25%1.13%1.01%0.84%1.14%0.77%
Total Yield (TY)7.56%6.39%5.96%5.61%5.37%7.70%6.12%

Risk Premium [3]
       
Risk Free Rate (Rf)4.45%4.45%4.18%4.58%3.88%3.88%1.52%
Risk Prem. (TY - Rf)3.11%1.94%1.78%1.03%1.49%3.82%4.60%

Growth Rates [6]
       
Sales Growth3.5%2.1%3.9%3.7%4.0%9.6% 
Earnings Growth [7] 16.0%-25.5%14.3%14.9%-41.3% 

[1] P/E uses the aggregate method over profitable constituents; P/FCF aggregates net free cash flow across all constituents (negative-FCF names reduce it); P/S uses all constituents. Ratios reflect current ETF holdings at current weights. P/FCF has no Forward column (no analyst FCF estimate).
[2] P/E (Non-GAAP) uses analyst consensus net income (adjusted basis) for all periods. The standard P/E row above uses GAAP net income.
[3] The premium above the risk free rate (US 10Y) offered by the investment. Negative premiums can indicate stretched valuations.
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[4] Forward P/S and Forward P/E determined as:
  (a) Aggregate using constituent analyst consensus. FY1/FY2 blended by months of overlap to the 12-month window ending 6/30/27.
  (b) Uses current weights and market caps. Shown only when ≥90% of weight has estimates.
[5] Forward dividend yield and risk-free rate are carried at current, not projected.
[6] Growth Rates:
  (a) Weighted by current constituent weights. Shown when ≥90% of weight is covered.
  (b) Now and Historical columns show realized year-over-year change.
  (c) Forward growth rates using next fiscal year (FY2) vs. current fiscal year (FY1) consensus. This differs from the blended target date used for calculating Forward P/S and P/E.
[7] Earnings Growth reflects:
  (a) Non-GAAP earnings growth for forward earnings using next fiscal year (FY2) vs. current fiscal year (FY1) consensus.
  (b) GAAP earnings growth for Now and Historical growth rates.

Highlights
YIELD
XLC's earnings yield is 5.14%, based on its 19.4x trailing P/E. With a 1.25% dividend yield, XLC is yielding 6.39% in total.
RISK
Compared to US Treasuries at 4.45%, XLC's total yield implies a reasonable 1.94% risk premium. Risk premiums at this level suggest valuations are not excessive.
FORWARD EXPECTATIONS
Based on analyst estimates, XLC's forward total yield is 7.56%, implying a 3.11% risk premium assuming stable Treasury rates.

Top 20 Holdings for XLC

Total Weights
Top 5: 40.2% | Top 10: 62.6% | Top 20: 96.0%

TickerHoldingETF WeightSales WeightEarnings WeightFwd P/SFwd P/EFwd Sales GrowthFwd Earnings Growth
Total98.94%100.00%100.00%1.915.9+3.5%+11.8%
Top 2095.99%96.29%96.08%2.016.0+3.5%+11.6%
METAMeta Platforms13.05%4.14%12.59%5.216.5+19.2%+6.5%
GOOGLAlphabet9.63%1.98%6.97%8.124.7+19.4%+2.8%
GOOGAlphabet7.74%1.59%5.60%8.124.7+19.4%+2.8%
LYVLive Nation Entertainment5.04%6.82%0.21%1.4155.8+9.3%
TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software4.78%1.72%4.525.8+7.1%+30.7%
SATSEchoStar4.74%4.51%2.31,849.0-3.1%
DISWalt Disney4.62%5.39%5.77%1.713.4+4.3%+10.7%
OMCOmnicom4.36%8.02%0.24%0.99.9-1.3%+13.9%
EAElectronic Arts4.36%1.37%1.49%6.122.1+5.4%+9.6%
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery4.31%5.05%1.8+2.6%
VZVerizon Communications4.06%5.91%6.83%1.49.7+1.4%+5.6%
TKOTKO3.89%2.66%1.10%2.723.3+0.6%+21.9%
NFLXNetflix3.80%1.11%2.94%6.221.5+11.6%+5.3%
TMUST-Mobile US3.78%3.48%3.76%2.116.3+4.5%+25.1%
CMCSAComcast3.61%10.86%15.11%0.76.6-1.2%+6.1%
TAT&T3.47%5.53%8.95%1.39.7+2.3%+11.0%
FOXAFox3.06%3.76%3.68%1.610.5+4.6%+16.1%
CHTRCharter Communications2.74%17.32%14.50%0.33.2-0.7%+19.6%
NWSANews2.68%3.51%4.20%1.520.5+4.5%+16.6%
TTDTrade Desk2.29%1.57%2.12%2.717.3+10.4%+20.6%
[1] Total and Top 20 rows are weighted aggregates across constituents.
[2] Forward P/S and P/E ratios use consensus sales and earnings for the 12 months ending 6/30/27. Individual constituent FY1 and FY2 consensus figures adjusted to align with 6/30/27.
[3] Forward Sales and Non-GAAP Earnings Growth are calculated as next fiscal year (FY2) consensus growth over current fiscal year (FY1) consensus. They are not derived from the forward P/S and P/E multiples shown.

Performance for XLC Top Holdings

TickerHoldingWeightMkt Price
6/13
1D Rtn1M RtnYTD Rtn1Y Rtn3Y Rtn5Y Rtn10Y Rtn
XLCState Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF100.00%111.650.0%-4.7%-4.9%10.2%79.5%46.2% 
METAMeta Platforms13.05%566.980.0%-8.3%-14.0%-16.7%109.0%69.7%398.6%
GOOGLAlphabet9.63%359.680.0%-10.3%15.1%106.5%193.4%196.4%891.2%
GOOGAlphabet7.74%358.160.0%-9.8%14.3%104.2%190.5%186.0%905.2%
LYVLive Nation Entertainment5.04%172.510.0%1.5%21.1%24.9%98.1%99.7%632.5%
TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software4.78%211.750.0%-12.6%-17.3%-8.0%55.0%13.4%464.5%
SATSEchoStar4.74%114.080.0%-15.6%4.9%577.4%556.8%333.1%258.5%
DISWalt Disney4.62%100.040.0%-5.1%-12.1%-14.2%10.8%-42.5%10.4%
OMCOmnicom4.36%76.680.0%8.3%-3.1%14.8%-10.0%11.0%32.9%
EAElectronic Arts4.36%203.270.0%1.3%-0.3%37.4%61.3%40.5%181.6%
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery4.31%26.980.0%-0.5%-6.4%169.0%97.4%-12.5%5.6%
VZVerizon Communications4.06%48.110.0%2.2%22.0%19.4%64.8%14.7%54.8%
TKOTKO3.89%203.360.0%5.6%-2.3%26.1%   
NFLXNetflix3.80%80.340.0%-7.6%-14.3%-33.7%82.2%60.7%752.1%
TMUST-Mobile US3.78%189.100.0%1.0%-5.9%-15.5%54.4%36.1%380.9%
CMCSAComcast3.61%24.500.0%-2.7%-10.6%-22.2%-29.1%-46.9%7.6%
TAT&T3.47%23.580.0%-4.3%-3.0%-12.7%75.1%43.2%38.4%
FOXAFox3.06%65.850.0%0.8%-9.4%23.8%105.4%86.4%158.4%
CHTRCharter Communications2.74%145.820.0%-1.5%-30.1%-62.5%-56.5%-78.9%-34.1%
NWSANews2.68%25.680.0%-2.2%-1.3%-5.6%36.5%2.1%147.4%
TTDTrade Desk2.29%19.280.0%-5.5%-49.2%-71.6%-74.9%-67.9% 

Guidance Updates for XLC Top Holdings

 TickerCompanyEarnings DateGuidance MetricMidpoint Value% ChangeGuidance Change
META_4292026METAMeta Platforms4/29/2026Q2 2026 Revenue59.50 Bil8.2%Higher NewNew Guidance Higher than Prior Actual of 55.00 Bil for Q1 2026
TTD_5072026TTDTrade Desk5/7/2026Q2 2026 Revenue750.00 Mil10.6%Higher NewNew Guidance Higher than Prior Actual of 678.00 Mil for Q1 2026
TTWO_5212026TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software5/21/20262027 Revenue8.00 Bil21.7%Higher NewNew Guidance Higher than Prior Actual of 6.58 Bil for 2026

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
XLC Return16%-38%53%35%23%-4%75%
Peers Return36%-1%24%18%17%15%165%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
XLC Win Rate75%42%67%83%58%33% 
Peers Win Rate72%43%62%63%63%43% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
XLC Max Drawdown-14%-42%-12%-6%-18%-11% 
Peers Max Drawdown-11%-27%-13%-13%-20%-13% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: VGT, XLK, XLF, XLV, XLE.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/12/2026 (YTD)

Sharpe Ratios Compared

One measure of reward vs. risk is a Sharpe ratio. A higher ratio indicates better risk-adjusted returns. Most funds have Sharpe ratios < 1.0.

Ticker1Y3Y5Y
XLC0.851.150.35
Equity Top Results (3Y)   
DRSK1.801.801.80
SPMO1.941.731.01
VLUE3.561.620.73
CGDV2.141.470.95
SMH3.061.460.99

Results as of 5312026.

How Low Can It Go

EventXLCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven470 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven112 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven109 days105 days

Compare to VGT, XLK, XLF, XLV, XLE

In The Past

State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -17.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventXLCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven470 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven112 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven109 days105 days

Compare to VGT, XLK, XLF, XLV, XLE

In The Past

State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -17.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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XLC Dip Buy History


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About XLC

0Holdings Count: 23
Expense Ratio: 0.08%
Inception Date: 2018-06-18
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
The State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) is designed to mirror the price appreciation and dividend yield of the Communication Services Select Sector Index, prior to accounting for expenses. This underlying index is structured to accurately reflect the communication services industry segment found within the S&P 500 Index. The ETF offers focused investment exposure to companies engaged in telecommunication services, media, entertainment, and interactive media and services, thereby enabling investors to make more precise strategic or tactical allocations than traditional style-based investment strategies typically allow.
Asset Class: Equity | ETF Website

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-8.2%
Average Daily Volume4.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.1 days