Liberty Global Ltd LBTYB
- Market cap
- $7.1B
- P/E
- 0.0×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 27.32 | 29.05 | 20.70 | 20.99 | 15.98 | 22.58 | 16.30 | 15.47 | 11.38 | 9.15 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 44.39 | 39.85 | 39.00 | 30.05 | 58.31 | 38.89 | 30.30 | 22.20 | 21.90 | 13.59 |
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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| 15.68 | 0.00 | 22.34 | 1.43 | 0.00 | 1.17 | 6.20 | 0.00 | 2.92 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.04 | 2.72 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.28 | 1.52 | 2.32 | 1.84 | 1.09 | 0.83 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.90 | 4.79 | 3.94 | 1.22 | 1.11 | 0.61 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.41 |
PB Ratio
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| 4.69 | 5.46 | 3.74 | 3.25 | 2.32 | 2.65 | 4.66 | 3.27 | 2.69 | 2.16 |
EV/Sales
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| 14.64 | 13.82 | 9.91 | 10.56 | 9.26 | 12.75 | 9.62 | 10.81 | 10.40 | (79.99) |
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 (LBTYB) key facts
- Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYB) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- As of September 25, 2026, LBTYB traded at $12.41, a market capitalization of $7.1 billion.
- Return on equity was −63.5% and debt-to-equity 0.88.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYB) Latest News
25 Sep
Liberty Global funds a major pivot from its legacy cable business by recycling assets to fuel a high-conviction AI venture strategy. Asset monetization, including a $604 million EdgeConneX exit, lifts year-end cash targets to $2.0 billion and enables self-funded venture bets via Liberty Global Tech Ventures. The flagship move is Positron AI’s oversubscribed $875 million Series C at a $5 billion post-money valuation, aligning corporate cash deployment with AI infrastructure growth. Positron’s memory-first architecture uses LPDDR5X to cut AI inference costs, with Atlas systems designed for existing data centers and customers like Oracle and Jump Trading; next-gen silicon (Asimov) due in 2026–27. Legacy operations face headwinds: Q2 2026 revenue down 7.7% to $1.172 billion, with Virgin Media O2 churn and ARPU declines and Ziggo spin-off risk noted mid-2027. The upside hinges on realized venture returns rivaling EdgeConneX. Significant strategic shift toward AI ventures and asset recycling could materially alter Liberty Global's trajectory if Positron and similar bets deliver substantial returns, offsetting telecom headwinds.
23 Sep
Liberty Global struck a three-year strategic framework partnership with Sierra to deploy its AI-powered customer experience platform across Liberty Global operating companies in Europe. The program will roll out in phases, using Sierra’s natural-language agents to handle chat, voice and text interactions, freeing care teams to focus on complex tasks. Liberty Global aims to simplify, speed up and improve customer journeys across roughly 80 million fixed and mobile connections, tailoring use cases to markets, brands and customers. Sierra, founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, has a $15 billion valuation from its May 2026 funding and counts many Fortune 500 firms, banks and other sectors among its users. Liberty Global’s leadership expects better customer experiences and more efficient operations through deployment across its footprint. AI-driven automation could substantially improve efficiency and customer experience across Liberty Global's European footprint, potentially boosting growth and margins.
18 Sep
Liberty Global questions whether its shares are undervalued after Virgin Media O2 implements cost cuts. Cost cuts at the Virgin Media O2 joint venture may improve margins and modestly affect Liberty Global valuation.
16 Sep
Liberty Global proposes £600M in cuts at Virgin Media O2 to reduce debt. Cost cuts at Virgin Media O2 target debt reduction and may influence Liberty Global financial performance.
8 Sep
Liberty Global has agreed to sell its Dutch towers ahead of the planned 2027 listing of Ziggo Group. Tower sale forms part of restructuring ahead of Ziggo Group listing in 2027.
3 Aug
Liberty Global completes buyout of VodafoneZiggo and prepares for 2027 Ziggo Group listing. Buyout completion plus planned 2027 listing mark major consolidation and potential spin-off that can shift valuation and strategy.
24 Jul
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) reported strong broadband performance during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Earnings call highlights on broadband strength indicate moderate influence on near-term financial views and sentiment.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYB) reported its Q2 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver financial metrics that typically move near-term stock prices and sentiment.
9 Jul
Liberty Global executes largest onshore wind deal in UK history with Amazon as buyer. Liberty Global asset sale in major wind transaction delivers one-time financial gain but lies outside core telecom operations.
7 Jul
Liberty Global's fiber consolidation exposure shapes its UK broadband strategy. Fiber consolidation exposure drives adjustments to Liberty Global's UK broadband operations and positioning.
1 Jun
Liberty Global Ltd appointed Stephen Van Rooyen as Ziggo Group CEO to lead operations ahead of the planned Amsterdam listing in 2027. CEO appointment at Ziggo signals preparation for 2027 listing with moderate effects on leadership stability and investor perception.
2 May
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) released Q1 2026 earnings call highlights, spotlighting strategic initiatives and operational advancements amid key financial metrics and future outlook. Strategic moves and operational updates in Q1 2026 earnings call signal major shifts capable of reshaping Liberty Global's competitive positioning and investor sentiment.
1 May
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYB) reported Q1 2026 results, detailing financial performance across its operations. Q1 earnings reports reveal key financial metrics and guidance that significantly influence stock price and investor sentiment.
18 Mar
Liberty Blume appoints new CEO to lead next stage of expansion. New CEO at Liberty Blume targets expansion, moderately influencing Liberty Global's strategic positioning and growth outlook.
24 Feb
Liberty Global (LBTY.A) swung to a multi-billion dollar full-year net loss, prompting valuation reassessment amid operational challenges and strategic shifts. Multi-billion dollar net loss signals major financial strain, likely eroding investor confidence and pressuring future market performance.
19 Feb
Liberty Global (LBTYA) stock hit a 52-week high following two billion-dollar acquisitions. Two billion-dollar acquisitions propelled the stock to a 52-week high, indicating major strategic growth with potential to reshape market position.
Liberty Global Ltd reported a Q4 loss despite year-over-year revenue growth. Q4 loss despite revenue growth highlights mixed financial results likely to moderately affect short-term investor sentiment and stock performance.
18 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights strategic moves including potential divestitures and partnerships, alongside market challenges like regulatory pressures and competitive dynamics in telecom and broadband sectors. Strategic moves outlined in Q4 2025 earnings call represent major shifts capable of altering Liberty Global's competitive trajectory and investor outlook.
Nexfibre, the UK full-fibre joint venture backed by Liberty Global and Telefónica, acquired alternative network operator Netomnia for approximately €2.3 billion to accelerate its network rollout. Nexfibre's €2.3bn acquisition of Netomnia significantly expands Liberty Global's fibre footprint and competitive position in the UK broadband market.
Soho Square Capital’s unicorn Netomnia will be acquired by InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica through their joint venture nexfibre. Liberty Global's acquisition of Netomnia via nexfibre advances its UK full-fiber rollout and competitive positioning.
Vodafone to sell its stake in Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo to Liberty Global for £870m, giving Liberty full ownership of the telecom operator. Acquisition of Vodafone's Dutch JV stake for £870m boosts Liberty Global's control over key European telecom assets and operations.
Liberty Global Ltd reported its Q4 2025 financial results, highlighting key performance metrics and strategic updates for the period. Q4 earnings reports typically drive significant investor reactions and influence future market performance.
InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica acquired Substantial Group for £2 billion through their existing joint venture nexfibre. Liberty Global's involvement in a £2 billion acquisition through nexfibre represents a major strategic expansion in UK fiber infrastructure.
Liberty Global to acquire Vodafone’s stake in VodafoneZiggo and transfer its regional Benelux assets into a new company called Ziggo Group. Acquiring full control of VodafoneZiggo and consolidating Benelux assets into Ziggo Group executes a major strategic simplification of core European operations.
7 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTY.A) 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 this upward trend, considering factors such as revenue growth, competitive landscape, and potential strategic initiatives. The analysis aims to provide insights into whether the current share price reflects the company's intrinsic value and future prospects. Recent share price momentum indicates a moderately noticeable influence on investor sentiment and financial 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 is expected to significantly impact Torq's strategic direction and technological advancements.
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 optimize resources, ultimately benefiting both companies and their customers. The integration of AI into Liberty Global's networks is a significant strategic move that could enhance operational capabilities and competitive positioning.
Google and Liberty Global have entered into a five-year partnership focused on artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to enhance Liberty Global's broadband services and improve customer experiences through AI-driven solutions. The partnership will leverage Google's expertise in AI technology to innovate and optimize Liberty Global's offerings in the telecommunications sector. The partnership is expected to significantly enhance Liberty Global's service offerings and competitive positioning in the telecommunications market.
Liberty Global Ltd and Telefonica are set to lead a $2.73 billion deal to acquire Netomnia, a UK-based broadband provider. This acquisition aims to enhance their market presence and expand their fiber network capabilities in the UK, positioning both companies for growth in the competitive telecommunications sector. The acquisition 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 experiences and operational efficiencies through advanced AI solutions. The partnership is expected to drive innovation in areas such as data analytics and cloud services, positioning Liberty Global to better compete in the telecommunications market. The partnership with Google Cloud is a significant strategic move that could enhance Liberty Global's competitive positioning and operational capabilities.