Liberty Global Ltd LBTYK
- 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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| 13.54 | 14.32 | 10.07 | 10.21 | 7.52 | 12.09 | 8.46 | 8.52 | 8.39 | 9.21 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 18.33 | 19.37 | 19.82 | 14.58 | 13.04 | 15.96 | 15.27 | 11.93 | 14.83 | 13.62 |
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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| 7.78 | 0.00 | 11.50 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 0.61 | 3.49 | 0.00 | 2.96 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.01 | 1.35 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 1.30 | 1.02 | 1.11 | 0.77 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.94 | 2.38 | 2.03 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.66 | 4.09 | 3.07 | 2.53 | 1.69 | 1.92 | 3.65 | 2.45 | 2.71 | 2.11 |
EV/Sales
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| 11.43 | 10.36 | 8.15 | 8.22 | 6.73 | 9.26 | 7.53 | 8.10 | 10.47 | (77.97) |
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 (LBTYK) key facts
- Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYK) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- As of September 25, 2026, LBTYK traded at $9.26, a market capitalization of $3.2 billion.
- Return on equity was −63.5% and debt-to-equity 0.88.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYK) Latest News
25 Sep
Liberty Global is funding a high-conviction AI bet by recycling mature assets. YTD disposals neared $900m, led by a $604m EdgeConneX exit with IRR over 30%, lifting year-end cash targets from $1.5B to $2.0B. In September, Liberty Global Tech Ventures joined an oversubscribed $875m Series C for Positron AI at a $5B post-money valuation, linking liquidity to AI-inference demand. Positron’s memory-first design uses LPDDR5X to deliver >90% memory bandwidth and fits into existing data centers; Asimov tape-out is planned for late 2026, with production in H2 2027. Liberty Growth remains small but loss-making, while Virgin Media O2 and Ziggo face margin and churn pressures. Q2 2026 revenue fell 7.7% to $1.172B; EBITDA declined 3.1% to $324.9m. Hedge funds 37; short interest 8.48%. The multi-identity setup hinges on realized returns from Positron to justify the AI pivot. High-conviction AI bets funded by asset monetization could meaningfully alter Liberty Global's trajectory if Positron materializes, despite ongoing telecom headwinds.
23 Sep
Liberty Global signs a three-year strategic partnership with Sierra to roll out AI-powered customer experiences across its European operating companies. The framework agreement standardizes a phased deployment of Sierra’s natural-language agents across chat, voice and text, enabling routine and more complex interactions to be handled by AI so care teams can focus on cases requiring human judgment. Implementation has begun across Liberty Global’s footprint of about 80 million fixed and mobile connections, with use cases and channels tailored to markets, brands and customers. Sierra, led by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, was valued at $15 billion in May 2026 and counts Fortune 500 firms and major banks among users. Mike Fries, Liberty Global’s CEO, says the partnership will deliver simpler, faster, more effective customer journeys. Liberty Global’s business mix centers on Liberty Telecom and Liberty Growth, with annual revenue around $22 billion. AI rollout across 80 million connections could substantially improve customer experiences and reduce support workload, marking a major strategic shift for Liberty Global.
16 Sep
Liberty Global proposes £600M cost cuts at Virgin Media O2 to reduce debt. Proposed cuts target debt reduction and may influence financial performance.
8 Sep
Liberty Global agrees to sell Dutch towers ahead of 2027 Ziggo Group listing. Tower divestiture streamlines holdings ahead of major Ziggo listing.
3 Aug
Liberty Global completes buyout of VodafoneZiggo and prepares for 2027 Ziggo Group listing. Buyout completion plus planned 2027 listing marks major ownership consolidation with potential to reshape company structure and valuation.
24 Jul
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) highlighted strong broadband performance in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Q2 2026 earnings highlights with strong broadband results point to noticeable effects on financial performance and market views.
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYK) released its Q2 2026 financial results. Q2 2026 earnings data supplies performance metrics that can shift near-term investor assessment of operations.
7 Jul
Liberty Global's fiber consolidation exposure drives its UK broadband strategy adjustments. Fiber consolidation exposure informs Liberty Global UK broadband strategy decisions.
1 Jun
Liberty Global names Stephen Van Rooyen as Ziggo Group CEO ahead of its planned 2027 Amsterdam listing. Ziggo CEO appointment linked to 2027 listing plans may moderately shift operational focus and investor sentiment.
2 May
Liberty Global Ltd's Q1 2026 earnings call highlighted strategic moves and operational advancements. Strategic moves detailed signal major shifts capable of altering the company's trajectory and investor sentiment.
1 May
Liberty Global Ltd reported Q1 2026 results, highlighting key financial metrics, operational updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings reports provide critical financial data that significantly influences stock performance and investor outlook.
24 Feb
Liberty Global swung to a multi-billion dollar full-year net loss, prompting reassessment of LBTY.A valuation amid concerns over future performance. Multi-billion dollar net loss signals major financial strain, significantly impacting valuation, investor sentiment, and market trajectory.
19 Feb
Liberty Global (LBTYA) shares hit a 52-week high following two billion-dollar acquisitions. Two billion-dollar acquisitions signal major strategic growth initiatives poised to enhance competitive positioning and investor confidence.
Liberty Global Ltd reported a Q4 loss despite year-over-year revenue growth. Q4 loss despite revenue growth affects financial performance and investor sentiment moderately without major trajectory shifts.
18 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) Q4 2025 earnings call highlighted strategic moves including potential asset sales and partnerships, alongside market challenges like regulatory hurdles and competitive pressures in Europe. Strategic moves like asset optimizations and partnerships signal major shifts in operations and positioning amid persistent market challenges.
Nexfibre, a telecom joint venture backed by Liberty Global and Telefónica, acquired UK alternative network operator Netomnia for roughly €2.3 billion to expand its full-fibre rollout. Nexfibre's €2.3bn acquisition of Netomnia accelerates Liberty Global's UK fibre network expansion and competitive positioning against incumbents.
InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica will acquire Soho Square Capital’s unicorn Netomnia through their joint venture nexfibre. Liberty Global's involvement in acquiring a UK fiber unicorn via JV bolsters its strategic position in high-speed broadband infrastructure.
Vodafone to sell its stake in the Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo to Liberty Global for £870 million. Acquisition boosts Liberty Global's ownership in key Dutch telecom assets, strengthening European operations and market position.
Liberty Global Ltd reported Q4 2025 results, highlighting financial performance, operational metrics, and strategic updates for the quarter. Q4 earnings disclosure reveals key financial metrics and strategic shifts influencing trajectory and investor sentiment.
InfraVia, Liberty Global, and Telefónica acquired Substantial Group for £2 billion through their joint venture Nexfibre. The £2 billion acquisition expands Liberty Global's fiber infrastructure via Nexfibre, enhancing competitive positioning and growth prospects in the UK broadband market.
Liberty Global to acquire Vodafone’s stake in VodafoneZiggo and transfer regional Benelux assets into new company called Ziggo Group. Acquiring Vodafone’s stake in VodafoneZiggo and creating Ziggo Group consolidates Liberty Global's Benelux operations in a major strategic restructuring.
7 Feb
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYK) has experienced notable share price momentum recently, prompting an assessment of its valuation. Analysts are evaluating the company's financial health, market position, and potential growth opportunities in light of recent market trends. The analysis considers both short-term fluctuations and long-term strategic initiatives that could influence investor sentiment and overall performance. Recent share price momentum indicates a moderately noticeable influence on investor sentiment and market positioning.
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 moderately influence product innovation and operational efficiency.
3 Feb
Google has announced a partnership with Liberty Global to integrate artificial intelligence into its networks. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences and optimize network performance through AI-driven solutions. The initiative is expected to leverage Google's expertise in AI technology, potentially transforming how Liberty Global operates and delivers services to its customers. The partnership with Google is likely to significantly enhance Liberty Global's service offerings and competitive positioning in the telecommunications market.
Google and Liberty Global Ltd 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 is expected to leverage Google's expertise in AI technology, potentially leading to innovative products and services in the telecommunications sector. The partnership is likely to significantly enhance Liberty Global's competitive position and product offerings in the telecommunications market.
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. The deal reflects a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for high-speed internet services. The acquisition is a significant strategic move that could enhance Liberty Global's competitive positioning and market share in the broadband sector.
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 AI solutions. The partnership will focus on integrating AI into various aspects of Liberty Global's services, potentially transforming its business model and service offerings. The partnership with Google Cloud is expected to significantly enhance Liberty Global's competitive positioning and operational capabilities through AI integration.
2 Feb
Google Cloud and Liberty Global announced a five-year partnership to deploy AI across Liberty Global's European networks, enhancing customer experiences, operational efficiency, and new AI-driven services. Five-year AI partnership with Google Cloud bolsters Liberty Global's tech infrastructure and innovation, potentially driving revenue growth and market positioning.
Liberty Global Ltd has entered into a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to leverage artificial intelligence technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance Liberty Global's customer experience and operational efficiency through AI-driven solutions. The partnership will focus on utilizing Google Cloud's AI capabilities to improve data analytics and service delivery, positioning Liberty Global to better compete in the telecommunications market. The partnership with Google Cloud is expected to significantly enhance Liberty Global's operational capabilities and competitive positioning in the telecommunications sector.
20 Jan
Three Ireland's owner is in discussions regarding a potential sale to Liberty Global. This move could reshape the competitive landscape in the telecommunications sector, as Liberty Global seeks to expand its footprint in the market. The negotiations are still in the early stages, and details about the sale have not been disclosed yet. The potential acquisition could significantly alter Liberty Global's market position and growth trajectory.