14 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 12 the year before.
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The same facts from the filings for each company in a group, where each stands among the others, and what each wrote about a topic in its latest 10-K.
- Sales growth
- +6.8%
- Gross margin
- 61%
- Operating margin
- 18%
- Net margin
- 9.2%
The 3 largest, ranked among the group
Each corner is the share of Communication companies the company is above on that ratio. The dashed line is the middle of the group. A rank, not a score.
6 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 7 the year before.
42 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 42 the year before.
Communication: the same facts for each company
| Company | Revenue, 12 months | Sales growth | Gross / operating margin | Net margin | Debt / equity | Accounting items | Insider buys | Investors | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc. (Class A) | $471.1B
|
+15% |
GM 61%OM 33%
|
50% | 0.19 | 0 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| META Meta Platforms | $241.6B
|
+22% |
GM 81%OM 33%
|
31% | 0.31 | 1 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| VZ Verizon | $139.4B
|
+2.5% |
GM -OM 21%
|
12% | 1.55 | 0 of 6to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| T AT&T | $128.9B
|
+2.7% |
GM -OM 18%
|
10% | 1.30 | 0 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| CMCSA Comcast | $123.0B
|
0.0% |
GM -OM 15%
|
9.2% | 0.94 | 0 of 4to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| DIS Walt Disney | $98.9B
|
+3.4% |
GM -OM 18%
|
8.7% | 0.42 | 1 of 6to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| TMUS T-Mobile US | $93.8B
|
+8.5% |
GM -OM 21%
|
12% | 1.62 | 1 of 6to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| CHTR Charter Communications | $55.6B
|
-0.6% |
GM -OM 11%
|
2.5% | 9.75 | 1 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| NFLX Netflix | $49.7B
|
+16% |
GM 51%OM 31%
|
30% | 0.52 | 1 of 4to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| SKYD Skydance Corporation | $29.2B
|
-1.5% |
GM -OM -18%
|
-21% | 1.26 | 0 of 2to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| LYV Live Nation Entertainment | $27.9B
|
+8.8% |
GM -OM 3.2%
|
0.5% | - | 1 of 6to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| OMC Omnicom Group | $24.8B
|
+10% |
GM 13%OM 6.4%
|
2.8% | 1.01 | 2 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| FOXA Fox Corporation (Class A) | $18.0B
|
+5.1% |
GM -OM -
|
11% | 0.53 | 1 of 6to read | 1 | 0 | 10-K |
| ECHO EchoStar | $12.2B
|
-5.2% |
GM -OM 2.3%
|
8.8% | 0.57 | 4 of 6to read | 1 | 0 | 10-K |
| NWSA News Corp (Class A) | $9.2B
|
+6.8% |
GM -OM -
|
6.8% | 0.24 | 1 of 6to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| APP AppLovin | $7.6B
|
+70% |
GM 89%OM 78%
|
66% | 1.07 | 0 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| TTWO Take-Two Interactive | $6.4B
|
+18% |
GM 57%OM -2.8%
|
-3.8% | 0.69 | 1 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| TKO TKO Group Holdings | $5.5B
|
-3.1% |
GM -OM 22%
|
5.2% | 1.37 | 2 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
| RDDT Reddit | $3.1B
|
+69% |
GM 92%OM 29%
|
32% | - | 1 of 5to read | 0 | 0 | 10-K |
Growth against cash margin
The 14 largest by revenue. A bigger bubble is more revenue; the dashed lines are the median of these companies.
How to read this page
- A radar shows where a company ranks among its group on six ratios. A corner at the edge means it is above every other company on that ratio.
- A table row lists the facts as the filings give them: revenue, growth, margins, debt to equity, the accounting checks, insider buying and followed investors holding.
- A bubble to the right grew faster, and one higher up kept more of its sales as free cash flow.
- A bar is paragraphs that mention the topic this year, and the mark on it is last year.
Risk Factors and XBRL figures from each company's latest 10-K, read nightly from SEC EDGAR. Nothing here is a rating.
Interest rates: paragraphs that mention it
Risk Factors paragraphs in each company's latest 10-K, most mentions first. The bar is this year and the mark is last year. 16 companies have no 10-K downloaded yet.
What the companies wrote
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
42 paragraphsAt December 31, 2024, our total debt was $144.0 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2024, our effective interest rate was 5.1%. We have entered into interest rate swaps to achieve a targeted mix of fixed and variable rate debt, managing our exposure to changes in interest rates. See "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" and Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 17, 2026
• exposing us to increased interest rate risk to the extent that (i) our debt obligations are subject to variable interest rates or (ii) we need to refinance existing debt that bears interest at a rate lower than current market rates.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026
DIS Walt Disney Co
30 paragraphsPotential credit ratings actions, increases in interest rates, volatility in the U.S. and global financial markets or periods of elevated indebtedness could impede access to, or increase the cost of, financing our operations and investments and have the effect of decreasing of business flexibility.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 13, 2025
In addition, increases in interest rates have increased our cost of borrowing and volatility in U.S. and global financial markets could impact our access to, or further increase the cost of, financing. Past disruptions in the U.S. and …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 13, 2025
TMUS T-Mobile US, Inc.
27 paragraphsInterest expense, net increased $363 million, or 11%, primarily from higher interest expense due to higher average debt outstanding and a higher average effective interest rate.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 11, 2026
In addition, any hedging agreements we may enter into to limit our exposure to interest rate increases or foreign currency fluctuations may not offer complete protection from these risks or may be unsuccessful, and consequently may effectively increase the interest …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026
T AT&T INC.
25 paragraphsAdverse changes in the U.S. securities markets, a higher interest rate environment, rising inflation and medical costs could materially increase our benefit plan costs and future funding requirements.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 9, 2026
uses of cash through a combination of cash from operations, issuance of debt and asset sales. The timing and mix of any debt issuance and/or refinancing will be guided by credit market conditions and interest rate trends.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 9, 2026
NWSA NEWS CORP
23 paragraphsSee Note 9 - Borrowings in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding the Company’s outstanding debt, including additional information about interest rates, amortization (if any), maturities and covenants related to such debt arrangements.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 7, 2026
(d) Reflects the Company’s expected future interest payments based on borrowings outstanding and interest rates applicable at June 30, 2026. Such rates are subject to change in future periods. See Note 9 - Borrowings in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 7, 2026
APP AppLovin Corp
20 paragraphsIn 2025, interest expense and loss on settlement of debt decreased by $110.2 million, or 35%, compared to 2024. Interest expense decreased $78.7 million as a result of lower interest rates under our senior unsecured notes compared to the interest rates under our prior credit agreement. The decrease was also due to a loss on extinguishment of debt of $28.4 million in the prior year period.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026
• changes in regional or global business or macroeconomic conditions, including as a result of political uncertainty and international conflicts around the world, inflation, and high interest rates, which may impact the other factors described above.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026
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ECHO EchoStar CORP
20 paragraphsincreasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic conditions, including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates;
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 2, 2026
placing us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged or can borrow funds at a lower interest rate.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 2, 2026
CMCSA COMCAST CORP
18 paragraphsThe increase in payments of interest in 2025 was primarily due to decreased capitalized interest driven by the opening of Epic Universe and higher weighted-average interest rates.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated interest expense increased in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to a decrease in capitalized interest driven by the opening of Epic Universe, as well as higher weighted-average interest rates in the current year.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 3, 2026
OMC OMNICOM GROUP INC.
16 paragraphs… Adverse economic conditions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, inflation or stagflation, tariffs and other trade barriers, central bank interest rate policies in countries that comprise our major markets, and labor and supply chain issues …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026
… Interest income in 2025 decreased $4.0 million to $96.9 million, principally due to lower interest rates. Going forward we expect net interest expense to increase by $210 million, primarily from assumed IPG debt and refinancing activities during the …
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026
SKYD Skydance Corp
15 paragraphsInterest rates on future long-term debt issuances are exposed to risk related to movements in long-term interest rates. Interest rate hedges may be used to modify this exposure at our discretion. There were no interest rate hedges outstanding at December 31, 2025 (Successor) or 2024 (Predecessor), but in the future we may use derivatives to manage our exposure to interest rates.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026
• Market Risk - Discussion of how we manage exposure to market and interest rate risks.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026
GOOGL Alphabet Inc.
14 paragraphs… by liquidity, credit deterioration or losses, performance and financial results of the underlying entities, foreign exchange rates, changes in interest rates, the effect of new or changing regulations, the stock market in general, or other factors. As a result of …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 5, 2026
Additionally, we may designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to certain interest rate risks. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are deferred in AOCI and reclassified to OI&E when the hedged item is recognized in earnings.
Item 8, Financial Statements, 10-K Feb 5, 2026
LYV Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
14 paragraphsWe are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026
The lenders under our revolving loans and counterparty to our interest rate hedge agreement consists of banks and other third-party financial institutions. While we currently have no indications or expectations that such lenders will be unable to fund their …
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026
TKO TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
13 paragraphs… The Federal Reserve from time to time raises interest rates to combat the effects of recent high inflation. Increases in these rates may increase our interest expense. Further increases in interest rates and interest expense could impact the Company’s …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026
• changes in financial markets or general economic conditions, including, for example, due to the effects of recession or slow economic growth in the U.S. and abroad, interest rates, fuel prices, international currency fluctuations, corruption, political instability, acts of war, including in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, acts of terrorism, and pandemics or other public health crises;
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026
FOXA Fox Corp
12 paragraphs… Future plan contributions are dependent upon actual plan asset returns, statutory requirements and interest rate movements. Assuming that actual plan returns are consistent with the Company’s expected plan returns in fiscal 2027 and beyond and that interest rates remain …
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 6, 2026
Interest expense, net - Interest expense, net increased $47 million or 21% for fiscal 2026, as compared to fiscal 2025, primarily due to lower interest income as a result of lower interest rates and lower average cash and cash equivalent balances, partially offset by a lower average amount of debt outstanding.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 6, 2026
TTWO TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC
12 paragraphs… This was partially offset by lower interest income primarily due to lower interest rates.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K May 22, 2026
… The existence of inflation in the economy has the potential to result in higher interest rates and capital costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor and other similar effects. Further, events, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the war …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K May 22, 2026
CHTR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/
8 paragraphsInterest expense, net. Net interest expense decreased by $187 million in 2025 from 2024 primarily due to a decrease in weighted average interest rates and debt.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Jan 30, 2026
• make us vulnerable to interest rate increases, in part because approximately 13% of our borrowings as of December 31, 2025 were, and may continue to be, subject to variable rates of interest;
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 30, 2026
NFLX NETFLIX INC
7 paragraphs… If the financial markets become difficult or costly to access, including due to rising interest rates, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or other changes in economic conditions, our ability to raise additional capital may be negatively impacted, and any …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 23, 2026
… Rising interest rates or any disruption in the capital markets could make it more difficult and expensive for us to raise additional capital or refinance our existing indebtedness. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 23, 2026
META Meta Platforms, Inc.
6 paragraphs• fluctuations in the market values of our investments in marketable securities, in the valuation of our non-marketable equity investments, and in interest rates;
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 29, 2026
… In particular, we believe advertising budgets have been pressured from time to time by factors such as inflation, economic policies and international trade, high interest rates, and related market uncertainty, which has led to reduced marketer spending. We are currently …
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Jan 29, 2026
RDDT Reddit, Inc.
6 paragraphs• fluctuations in the market values of our portfolio investments and interest rates or impairments of any assets on our consolidated balance sheet;
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026
In recent years, the global economy and other macroeconomic conditions, including concerns related to inflation and rising interest rates, tariffs, and geopolitical risks, have resulted in uncertainty in the advertising market and have impacted brands’ and agencies’ ability and willingness …
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 6, 2026
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.