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Group median · 19 companies
Sales growth
+6.8%
Gross margin
61%
Operating margin
18%
Net margin
9.2%
Where each stands

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.

GOOGL Alphabet Inc. (Class A)
Revenue $471.1B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 15.1%, above 72% of 18 peers (their median 5.9%) REVENUE GROWTH 15.1% · above 72% Gross margin: 60.9%, above 50% of 6 peers (their median 68.8%) GROSS MARGIN 60.9% · above 50% Operating margin: 33.3%, above 94% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 33.3% · above 94% Net margin: 50.0%, above 94% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 50.0% · above 94% FCF margin: 4.2%, above 27% of 15 peers (their median 11.6%) FCF MARGIN 4.2% · above 27% Return on capital: 13.4%, above 77% of 13 peers (their median 9.2%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 13.4% · above 77%
Sales growth
+15%
Operating margin
33%
FCF margin
4.2%

14 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 12 the year before.

META Meta Platforms
Revenue $241.6B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 22.2%, above 89% of 18 peers (their median 5.9%) REVENUE GROWTH 22.2% · above 89% Gross margin: 81.0%, above 67% of 6 peers (their median 58.7%) GROSS MARGIN 81.0% · above 67% Operating margin: 32.9%, above 88% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 32.9% · above 88% Net margin: 31.1%, above 83% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 31.1% · above 83% FCF margin: 11.9%, above 60% of 15 peers (their median 8.4%) FCF MARGIN 11.9% · above 60% Return on capital: 16.5%, above 85% of 13 peers (their median 9.2%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 16.5% · above 85%
Sales growth
+22%
Operating margin
33%
FCF margin
12%

6 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 7 the year before.

VZ Verizon
Revenue $139.4B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 2.5%, above 28% of 18 peers (their median 7.7%) REVENUE GROWTH 2.5% · above 28% Operating margin: 20.9%, above 62% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 20.9% · above 62% Net margin: 11.8%, above 67% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 11.8% · above 67% Return on capital: 8.3%, above 23% of 13 peers (their median 9.5%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 8.3% · above 23%
Sales growth
+2.5%
Operating margin
21%
FCF margin
-

42 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Interest rates, against 42 the year before.

From the filings

Communication: the same facts for each company

Showing 12 of 19, largest revenue first
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
Sales growth is the last fiscal year against the one before; margins are over the last twelve months. Where each comes from

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.

By topic · 10-K Item 1A

Interest rates: paragraphs that mention it

VZ 42 vs 42 DIS 30 vs 32 TMUS 27 vs 21 T 25 vs 27 NWSA 23 vs 24 APP 20 vs 23 ECHO 20 vs 20 CMCSA 18 vs 17 OMC 16 vs 17 SKYD 15 GOOGL 14 vs 12 LYV 14 vs 15 TKO 13 vs 16 FOXA 12 vs 12 TTWO 12 vs 12
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CHTR 8 vs 11 NFLX 7 vs 7 META 6 vs 7 RDDT 6 vs 10 ASTS 0 vs 0

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.

In their words

What the companies wrote

The paragraphs as filed, each linked to its filing on sec.gov

VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

42 paragraphs

At 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 paragraphs

Potential 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 paragraphs

Interest 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 paragraphs

Adverse 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 paragraphs

See 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 paragraphs

In 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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CMCSA COMCAST CORP

18 paragraphs

The 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 paragraphs

Interest 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 paragraphs

We 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 paragraphs

Interest 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 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.