Liberty Global Ltd LBTYA
- Market cap
- $3.2B
- P/E
- 0.0×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 13.48 | 14.51 | 10.24 | 10.39 | 7.85 | 11.95 | 7.84 | 7.73 | 8.09 | 9.03 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 18.93 | 19.42 | 20.47 | 14.75 | 13.27 | 15.75 | 14.98 | 11.38 | 14.30 | 13.17 |
High Price
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| 41,000 | 26,700 | 26,600 | 20,200 | 23,000 | 11,200 | 10,100 | 9,860 | 6,820 | 6,636 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 13,731 | 11,276 | 11,958 | 11,116 | 11,545 | 10,311 | 4,018 | 4,116 | 4,342 | 4,879 |
Revenue
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| 60.50% | 73.63% | 58.49% | 57.63% | 71.24% | 70.74% | 73.46% | 50.17% | 49.06% | 47.74% |
Gross Margin
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| 243 | (2,111) | 162 | (1,242) | (1,801) | 14,001 | 1,178 | (3,446) | 1,838 | (7,172) |
EBT
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| 1.77% | (18.72%) | 1.35% | (11.17%) | (15.60%) | 135.78% | 29.33% | (83.73%) | 42.34% | (147.02%) |
EBT Margin
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| 1,767 | (2,721) | 850 | 11,638 | (1,467) | 13,610 | 1,986 | (3,874) | 1,646 | (7,097) |
Net Income
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| 4,187 | 3,852 | 3,915 | 3,600 | 2,272 | 2,386 | 1,119 | 1,276 | 1,067 | 1,089 |
Depreciation
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| 15.43 | 13.30 | 15.36 | 15.75 | 19.18 | 18.56 | 8.21 | 9.67 | 11.84 | 14.25 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.12 | (2.29) | 0.93 | 16.32 | (2.70) | 24.16 | 3.01 | (9.52) | 4.33 | (20.86) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 6.68 | 6.73 | 7.66 | 6.50 | 6.95 | 6.39 | 5.80 | 5.09 | 5.54 | 3.54 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.73) | (1.47) | (1.87) | (1.66) | (2.15) | (2.53) | (1.82) | (2.17) | (2.48) | (3.92) |
Capex/Sh
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| 4.95 | 5.26 | 5.79 | 4.84 | 4.81 | 3.85 | 3.98 | 2.92 | 3.07 | (0.39) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 16.56 | 7.54 | 5.33 | 18.70 | 22.09 | 46.06 | 46.11 | 44.65 | 34.21 | 29.06 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 890 | 848 | 779 | 706 | 602 | 556 | 490 | 426 | 367 | 342 |
Shares
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| 7.87 | 0.00 | 11.69 | 0.74 | 0.00 | 0.59 | 3.33 | 0.00 | 2.87 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.02 | 1.40 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 1.24 | 0.96 | 1.08 | 0.78 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.95 | 2.48 | 2.06 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.68 | 4.15 | 3.08 | 2.55 | 1.69 | 1.90 | 3.59 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.12 |
EV/Sales
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| 11.47 | 10.50 | 8.18 | 8.29 | 6.75 | 9.15 | 7.41 | 7.89 | 10.34 | (78.23) |
EV/FCF
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| 5,941 | 5,708 | 5,963 | 4,585 | 4,186 | 3,549 | 2,838 | 2,166 | 2,033 | 1,211 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (1,540) | (1,250) | (1,453) | (1,168) | (1,293) | (1,408) | (891) | (922) | (908) | (1,343) |
Capex
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| 4,401 | 4,458 | 4,510 | 3,417 | 2,893 | 2,141 | 1,947 | 1,244 | 1,124 | (132) |
FCF
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| (2,671) | (5,634) | (6,165) | 1,922 | 1,291 | 1,856 | 2,376 | 1,309 | 166 | 237 |
Working Cap'
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| 37,511 | 32,645 | 29,805 | 28,183 | 14,947 | 14,825 | 13,763 | 9,269 | 9,101 | 8,595 |
Total Debt
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| 36,434 | 30,972 | 28,325 | 20,040 | 12,020 | 11,645 | 9,415 | 5,868 | 6,949 | 6,437 |
Net Debt
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| 14,732 | 6,393 | 4,148 | 13,199 | 13,298 | 25,598 | 22,573 | 19,007 | 12,544 | 9,946 |
Sh' Equity
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| 2.50% | (4.40%) | 1.31% | 22.55% | (3.01%) | 25.33% | 3.28% | (9.54%) | 4.70% | (29.72%) |
ROA
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| 1.92% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.24% | 5.01% | 2.22% | 0.21% | (0.79%) | (0.19%) | (0.09%) |
ROIC
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| 13.69% | (26.30%) | 13.76% | 132.84% | (12.29%) | 69.04% | 6.12% | (19.49%) | 10.07% | (63.48%) |
ROE
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Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) key facts
- Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- As of September 25, 2026, LBTYA traded at $9.45, a market capitalization of $3.2 billion.
- Return on equity was −63.5% and debt-to-equity 0.88.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) Latest News
25 Sep
Liberty Global is funding a high-conviction AI push by recycling mature assets to preserve liquidity in a high-rate environment. The company has raised its year-end cash target to $2.0 billion after disposing of assets like EdgeConneX for $604 million, delivering an IRR over 30%. It has earmarked about $5 billion for Liberty Global Tech Ventures' AI bets, most notably leading or co-leading Positron AI's $875 million Series C at a $5 billion post-money valuation. Positron aims to reduce AI inference costs with a memory-first architecture using commodity LPDDR5X memory, enabling easy deployment in existing data centers. The deal links corporate cash deployment to long-term AI infrastructure growth, while Liberty's legacy telecom arm faces subscriber churn and margin headwinds, with a potential Ziggo spin-off looming mid-2027. Hedge funds show mixed views, while the venture strategy aims for outsized compounding beyond broadband. Massive capital recycling to fund a $5B AI bet could redefine growth trajectory despite near-term telecom headwinds.
23 Sep
Liberty Global signs a three-year framework partnership with Sierra to roll out AI-powered customer experiences across its European operating companies. The phased deployment will use Sierra’s natural-language agents for chat, voice, and text to handle routine and increasingly complex interactions, letting care teams focus on cases needing human judgment. Implementation has begun across Liberty Global’s roughly 80 million fixed and mobile connections, with use cases and channel mix tailored to markets and brands. Sierra, founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor and valued at about $15 billion, already powers billions of customer interactions and is used by more than 40% of the top 50 Fortune 500 firms and a third of leading banks. Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries says the alliance will make journeys simpler, faster and more effective, while Sierra’s leadership emphasizes scale and impact across Europe. A large-scale, multi-market AI rollout could materially enhance customer service efficiency and revenue opportunities, signaling a meaningful strategic shift for Liberty Global.
16 Sep
Liberty Global proposes £600M cuts at Virgin Media O2 to reduce debt levels. £600M proposed cuts at Virgin Media O2 target debt reduction for Liberty Global.
8 Sep
Liberty Global agrees to sell Dutch towers ahead of 2027 Ziggo Group listing. Tower sale streamlines operations ahead of major Ziggo Group listing.
3 Aug
Liberty Global completes buyout of VodafoneZiggo and prepares for 2027 Ziggo Group listing. Completed buyout plus planned 2027 listing marks major strategic consolidation and future capital event for Liberty Global.
24 Jul
Liberty Global Ltd reported strong broadband performance during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong broadband results signal moderate effects on financial performance and market positioning.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) reported its Q2 2026 financial results. Q2 results deliver key financial metrics that moderately shape near-term stock movement and investor views.
7 Jul
Liberty Global's fiber consolidation exposure directs its UK broadband strategy. Fiber consolidation exposure shapes Liberty Global's UK broadband strategy.
1 Jun
Liberty Global appoints Stephen Van Rooyen as Ziggo Group CEO ahead of planned Amsterdam listing in 2027. Leadership change at Ziggo supports 2027 listing with moderate operational effects.
12 May
A $18 million buy in Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) signals strong confidence in the beaten-down infrastructure play amid market undervaluation. $18 million buy indicates significant investor confidence, likely boosting sentiment and influencing Liberty Global's market performance.
2 May
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strategic moves and operational performance amid key financial updates. Strategic moves outlined in Q1 2026 earnings call could significantly alter Liberty Global's trajectory and investor sentiment.
1 May
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) reported Q1 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports directly impact financial performance metrics and investor sentiment.
28 Apr
Liberty Global's investment narrative shifts as analysts make incremental price target tweaks amid new strategic moves by the company. Incremental analyst target adjustments and new company moves suggest moderately noticeable influence on market sentiment and strategic positioning.
18 Mar
Liberty Blume appoints new CEO to lead next stage of expansion. New CEO appointment for expansion signals moderate strategic shift in Liberty Global's operations and positioning.
24 Feb
Liberty Global swung to a multi-billion dollar full-year net loss, prompting reassessment of LBTY.A stock valuation. Multi-billion dollar full-year net loss signals major financial strain, significantly altering valuation and investor sentiment.
19 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) stock reached a 52-week high following two billion-dollar acquisitions. Two billion-dollar acquisitions represent major strategic moves boosting stock to 52-week high and altering growth trajectory.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) reported a fourth-quarter loss despite year-over-year revenue growth. Quarterly loss offsets revenue growth, creating moderate influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.
18 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights strategic moves including portfolio optimization and broadband expansions amid market challenges like regulatory pressures and competitive dynamics. Strategic moves like portfolio optimization signal significant shifts in operations and positioning despite market headwinds.
UK alternative network operator Netomnia has been acquired for approximately €2.3 billion by Nexfibre, a telecom joint venture involving Liberty Global. Nexfibre's acquisition of Netomnia significantly expands Liberty Global's UK fiber network footprint and competitive positioning in the broadband market.
Soho Square Capital’s first unicorn, Netomnia, will be acquired by InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica through their existing joint venture nexfibre. Liberty Global's involvement in acquiring Netomnia via nexfibre JV represents a major strategic expansion of its UK fiber broadband infrastructure.
Vodafone to sell its stake in the Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo to Liberty Global for £870 million, granting Liberty full ownership of the cable and mobile operator. Acquisition of full control in Dutch JV for £870m represents a major strategic expansion bolstering Liberty Global's European operations and market dominance.
InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica acquired Substantial Group for £2 billion through their existing joint venture, nexfibre. The £2 billion acquisition via nexfibre JV represents a major strategic expansion of Liberty Global's UK fiber infrastructure and competitive positioning.
Liberty Global will acquire Vodafone’s stake in VodafoneZiggo, gaining full ownership of the Dutch cable operator, and transfer its regional Benelux assets into a new standalone company called Ziggo Group. Acquiring full control of VodafoneZiggo and spinning off Benelux assets into Ziggo Group is a major strategic restructuring that could reshape Liberty Global's European operations and boost investor sentiment.
Liberty Global Ltd announced Q4 2025 financial results, detailing revenue, EBITDA, customer metrics, and strategic updates across its operations. Q4 earnings disclosure reveals key financial performance and guidance directly shaping investor expectations and stock trajectory.
7 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) has experienced notable share price momentum recently, prompting an assessment of its valuation. Analysts are evaluating the company's financial health and market position in light of recent developments. The analysis considers various factors influencing the stock's performance, including competitive dynamics and potential growth opportunities. Investors are keenly observing how these elements may shape Liberty Global's future trajectory and overall market sentiment. Recent share price momentum indicates a moderately noticeable influence on investor sentiment and market performance.
4 Feb
Torq has appointed John White, the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Virgin Atlantic, to lead its transition towards Agentic AI. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's capabilities in artificial intelligence and improve operational efficiency. The leadership change may influence product innovation and competitive positioning in the AI sector.
3 Feb
Google has integrated its artificial intelligence technology into Liberty Global's networks, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience. This collaboration aims to leverage AI for improved network management and service delivery, positioning Liberty Global to better compete in the telecommunications market. The partnership is expected to drive innovation and streamline processes, ultimately benefiting both companies and their customers. The integration of AI into Liberty Global's networks represents a significant strategic move that could enhance competitive positioning and operational efficiency.
Google and Liberty Global have entered into a five-year partnership focused on artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiencies through AI technologies. The partnership will leverage Google's expertise in AI to drive innovation in Liberty Global's services, potentially transforming how the company engages with its customers and operates its networks. The partnership is expected to significantly enhance Liberty Global's competitive positioning and operational capabilities through advanced AI technologies.
Liberty Global Ltd and Telefonica are set to lead a $2.73 billion deal to acquire Netomnia, a UK-based fiber broadband provider. This acquisition aims to enhance their broadband offerings and expand their market presence in the UK, aligning with the growing demand for high-speed internet services. The deal is expected to bolster both companies' competitive positioning in the telecommunications sector. The acquisition of Netomnia is a significant strategic move that could enhance market positioning and investor sentiment.
Liberty Global Ltd has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to leverage artificial intelligence technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance Liberty Global's customer experience and operational efficiency through advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions. The partnership is expected to facilitate innovation in Liberty Global's services and strengthen its competitive position in the telecommunications market. The partnership with Google Cloud is a significant strategic move that could enhance Liberty Global's service offerings and market position.