Communication Services currently commands the highest mean implied upside at 27.5%, standing in stark contrast to the Energy sector, which sits at the bottom of the rankings with a 10.4% average. This represents a spread of 17.1 percentage points between the top and bottom performers as of data refreshed on June 4, 2026.
Consensus upside by sector
The following table highlights the current performance distribution across the S&P 500 sectors tracked by our analysts:
| Sector | Mean Upside |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | 27.5% |
| Real Estate | 21.4% |
| Healthcare | 20.4% |
| Consumer Staples | 11.6% |
| Energy | 10.4% |
Leaders and laggards
Within the leading Communication Services group, TMUS remains the standout with an implied upside of 43.7%. While the broader market shows an overall average upside of 16.8%, the variance between individual sectors remains significant. For instance, while IT and Utilities are tied at an average of 15.1%, the specific company targets within these sectors show wide dispersion, such as NVDA at 38.2% versus PCG at 34.1%.
Investors should note that these figures represent analyst opinions and are subject to daily revisions. Discrepancies in target pricing often reflect differing outlooks on earnings and macroeconomic conditions rather than uniform sector sentiment. For those tracking individual company movements, further detail is available on our Communication Services sector page. It is worth observing that the gap between the top-performing sectors and the bottom-tier Energy names indicates a cautious outlook on commodity-linked valuations compared to growth-oriented sectors.