Liberty Global LiLAC (DE:1LL)
FRANKFURT:1LL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
>-0.01Last Year’s EPS
-1.82Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed cautious optimism. Operational momentum (50k postpaid adds, strong Panama and Networks revenue growth, rapid Jamaica recovery, Puerto Rico OIBDA improvement) and materially improved free cash flow versus last year underpin management confidence and a return-focused capital plan (9% $500M preferred distribution and resumed buybacks). Offsetting these positives are meaningful near-term headwinds: Hurricane Melissa impacts in Jamaica, project phasing costs (notably El Salvador), revenue and OIBDA declines in Costa Rica, and significant leverage and liquidity sensitivity in Puerto Rico. Management emphasized recovery actions and expected stronger FCF later in the year, signaling confidence but acknowledging ongoing operational and balance-sheet risks.Company Guidance
Strong Postpaid Subscriber Growth
Added 50,000 mobile postpaid subscribers across the group in Q1 2026, with Liberty Caribbean contributing ~15,000 postpaid adds (11,000 in Jamaica).
Adjusted OIBDA Ahead of Expectations
Reported $405 million of adjusted OIBDA in Q1 2026, coming in ahead of internal targets (rebased decline of ~1% YoY but outperformance versus plan).
Improved Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Adjusted free cash flow before partner distributions improved materially: Q1 adjusted FCF was negative $64 million (approximately $40 million better YoY). Last twelve months (LTM) adjusted FCF increased to $190 million from $150 million (+~27%).
Jamaica Recovery Momentum
Jamaica recovering faster than expected: 11,000 postpaid adds in Q1, 30,000 revenue-generating residential customers reconnected in Q1, recognized by Ookla as the fastest mobile network on the island in H2 2025; company more confident of returning to run-rate Jamaican adjusted OIBDA by year-end and reducing previously guided 2026 negative FCF impact.
Liberty Puerto Rico Operational Improvement
Liberty Puerto Rico delivered adjusted OIBDA of $91 million (+12% YoY) with revenue stabilizing at $296 million (Q1 revenue down ~1% rebased). Positive postpaid additions for second consecutive quarter, improving mobile NPS and port-in/port-out ratio >1 in April indicating postpaid market share gain; fixed broadband losses have diminished.
Panama Mobile and Fixed Momentum
Cable & Wireless Panama reported strong residential/mobile trends: postpaid subscriber growth ~10% YoY, total RGUs grew ~7% YoY, FMC now >40%, and historically low postpaid churn; continued product and promotional catalysts planned (e.g., World Cup campaigns).
Liberty Networks Revenue Growth and Strategic Projects
Wholesale/sub-sea capacity demand remained healthy with rebased revenue growth in the mid-to-high single digits (management referenced +7% to +9% YoY and reported $121 million revenue). Ongoing projects (Manta and El Salvador) are expected to drive high-margin revenue once live.
Capital Return and Balance Sheet Actions
Announced intention to distribute $500 million of preferred equity (9% cash pay preferred) to shareholders and resumed share repurchases (~$184–185 million of buyback authorization remaining). Joint press release: GCI Liberty acquired ~6% stake (increasing support from Dr. John Malone).
Disciplined CapEx and Cash Generation Metrics
P&E additions of $111 million (10% of revenue), down ~8% YoY; adjusted OIBDA less P&E additions of $294 million (+3% YoY) representing a 27% margin of revenue. Q1 P&E included ~$12 million related to Jamaican recovery efforts.
DE:1LL Earnings History
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DE:1LL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | €6.95 | €7.20 | +3.60% |
Feb 18, 2026 | €6.50 | €6.45 | -0.77% |
Nov 05, 2025 | €6.60 | €6.70 | +1.52% |
Aug 07, 2025 | €6.05 | €6.00 | -0.83% |
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FAQ
When does Liberty Global LiLAC (DE:1LL) report earnings?
Liberty Global LiLAC (DE:1LL) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is DE:1LL EPS forecast?
DE:1LL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is >-0.01.