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Liberty Global A
(NASDAQ:LBTYA)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$8.00
▼(-25.86% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/07/26
The score is anchored by mixed financial performance: strong and improving cash generation/liquidity is offset by steep revenue decline and large, volatile losses. Technicals are weak (below key moving averages with negative MACD), limiting near-term momentum. Earnings call commentary is constructive—reconfirmed guidance and higher corporate cash outlook with monetization/deleveraging progress—but valuation remains pressured given losses (negative P/E) and no stated dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Positive operating cash flow and approximately $1.4 billion of trailing free cash flow provide internal funding for network investment, debt reduction, and strategic flexibility. Although year-to-year cash flow has been uneven, the rebound supports Liberty Global’s ability to generate liquidity from its operating base.
Negative Factors
Revenue and profitability deterioration
Sharp top-line contraction combined with substantial losses indicates that the current earnings base is weak and difficult to forecast. Persistent revenue pressure can reduce operating leverage, constrain reinvestment capacity, and make future cash generation more dependent on asset sales or cost reductions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Positive operating cash flow and approximately $1.4 billion of trailing free cash flow provide internal funding for network investment, debt reduction, and strategic flexibility. Although year-to-year cash flow has been uneven, the rebound supports Liberty Global’s ability to generate liquidity from its operating base.
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Liberty Global A (LBTYA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.72B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.57
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees6,636
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.34
Shares Outstanding176,722,230
10 Day Avg. Volume4,785,056
30 Day Avg. Volume3,955,095
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.41
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio-30.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-7.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.08Price Target Upside2.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.70B
Liberty Global A Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Liberty Global plc is a telecommunications giant that delivers a broad spectrum of communication services to both individual consumers and corporate entities. Its core offerings include high-speed internet, television, landline telephone, and mobi...
How the Company Makes Money
Liberty Global makes money primarily through (1) operating revenue generated by its consolidated telecommunications subsidiaries and (2) earnings and value realization from its equity-method investments and joint ventures.
1) Operating revenue fr...
Liberty Global A Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 24, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call balanced multiple operational and strategic positives—notably the VodafoneZiggo turnaround, material monetizations (EdgeConneX), regulatory and transaction milestones in Benelux, strong corporate liquidity and significant corporate cost reductions—against clear near‑term headwinds: elevated CapEx, competitive pressure and ARPU declines in the UK, accounting noncash effects and leverage concerns at VMO2. Management reconfirmed 2026 guidance, upgraded corporate cash expectations, and outlined credible plans (spin‑off, deleveraging, AI‑driven efficiencies) that underpin confidence in long‑term value creation, while acknowledging execution and market risks over the near term.Positive Updates
Large European Telecom Base and Financial Targets
Liberty Global's European telecom assets generate approximately €22 billion of revenue and €8 billion of EBITDA in aggregate; management reiterated Ziggo Group targets to reduce leverage to 4.5x and drive free cash flow to €500 million by ~2028 and is targeting a mid‑2027 spin‑off timing (up from H2‑2027).
Negative Updates
Competitive Pressures and ARPU Declines in the UK
Virgin Media O2 faces elevated competitive intensity in the UK consumer fixed market; fixed ARPU declined ~4.6% YoY, adjusted EBITDA fell ~2.9% YoY, and management reported continued broadband and mobile net losses (improved vs prior year but still negative), with market average selling price down ~4% vs Q2‑2025.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Large European Telecom Base and Financial Targets
Liberty Global's European telecom assets generate approximately €22 billion of revenue and €8 billion of EBITDA in aggregate; management reiterated Ziggo Group targets to reduce leverage to 4.5x and drive free cash flow to €500 million by ~2028 and is targeting a mid‑2027 spin‑off timing (up from H2‑2027).
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Company Guidance
Liberty Global reconfirmed 2026 guidance across VMO2, VodafoneZiggo, Telenet and corporate adjusted EBITDA while upgrading year‑end corporate cash guidance from $1.5bn to $2.0bn (quarter‑end corporate/consolidated cash $2.4bn); management noted they’ve raised $1.2bn YTD from Liberty Growth (including $900m of disposals) above and beyond the €1.2–€1.4bn Benelux asset‑sale plan to reduce debt, completed $4.1bn of financings YTD and refinanced >$4bn across credit silos, and expect corporate net costs down ~75% over two years with breakeven possible as early as next year; key Benelux targets for the Ziggo Group remain 4.5x leverage and €500m free cash flow by 2028 with a mid‑2027 spin timeline and synergies now expected meaningfully above the prior $1bn NPV estimate; other cited metrics include group European telecom revenue/EBITDA of €22bn/€8bn, VMO2 capex of ~22% of sales (25% excl. hardware), VodafoneZiggo fixed ARPU ~€56 and mobile ARPU €17.60 (‑2% YoY), VodafoneZiggo broadband turnaround (best net adds in six years), Virgin Media O2 ~£10bn revenue, UK network reach ~19m homes (≈50% fiber), 5G reach 88%, EdgeConneX monetization proceeds ~$726m on $177m invested (~4x, ~30% IRR), and planned Wyre financing (up to $5bn facility to rebalance Wyre/Telenet including ~$2.3bn intercompany repayment and a $400m Wyre dividend).Liberty Global A Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.88B | 4.88B | 4.34B | 4.12B | 4.02B | 10.31B |
| Gross Profit | 3.02B | 3.21B | 2.89B | 2.83B | 2.95B | 7.29B |
| EBITDA | -1.52B | -5.64B | 3.42B | -1.72B | 2.57B | 17.24B |
| Net Income | -3.03B | -7.14B | 1.59B | -4.05B | 1.47B | 13.43B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 21.53B | 22.60B | 25.44B | 42.09B | 42.90B | 46.92B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.42B | 2.16B | 2.15B | 3.40B | 4.35B | 3.18B |
| Total Debt | 9.07B | 10.16B | 9.85B | 10.23B | 15.55B | 16.19B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.07B | 12.65B | 12.90B | 23.08B | 20.32B | 21.32B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.22B | 9.74B | 12.37B | 19.06B | 22.44B | 25.93B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -254.80M | -132.00M | 1.12B | 1.24B | 1.95B | 2.14B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.27B | 1.21B | 2.03B | 2.17B | 2.84B | 3.55B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -459.20M | -874.90M | 684.70M | -1.84B | 1.28B | -5.80B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -171.20M | -226.10M | -2.25B | -692.40M | -3.28B | -1.55B |
Liberty Global A Technical Analysis
Negative
10.79
Price Trends
9.67
Negative
10.31
Negative
11.09
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.54
Positive
31.86
Neutral
34.75
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LBTYA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 10.79 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.55, above the 50-day MA of 9.67, and below the 200-day MA of 11.09, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.54 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.86 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 34.75 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for LBTYA.
Liberty Global A Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $75.12B | 15.02 | 22.21% | 2.41% | 15.97% | 39.45% | |
68 Neutral | $80.52B | 7.18 | 12.32% | 5.82% | -0.25% | -47.58% | |
68 Neutral | $13.13B | 19.68 | 21.02% | 5.43% | 29.10% | -29.84% | |
63 Neutral | $36.65B | -71.63 | -0.79% | 3.41% | 16.69% | 87.12% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
55 Neutral | $2.72B | -0.93 | -29.39% | ― | ― | ― | |
54 Neutral | $19.13B | 2.78 | 30.43% | ― | -1.50% | 4.45% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
LBTYA
Liberty Global A
7.86
-3.07
-28.09%
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Liberty Global A Corporate Events
Financial Disclosures
Liberty Global to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Results
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
Liberty Global Ltd., a major European provider of converged broadband, video and mobile services through Liberty Telecom and an investment platform via Liberty Growth, focuses on operating and backing businesses with strong strategic fit and long-...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Liberty Global Posts VodafoneZiggo Second-Quarter 2026 Update
Neutral
Aug 13, 2026
On August 13, 2026, VodafoneZiggo made available its financial report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, through the investor relations section of Liberty Global’s website, providing stakeholders with updated performance information for th...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Liberty Global Finalizes Full Acquisition of VodafoneZiggo Group
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
On July 31, 2026, Liberty Global completed a transaction under which its subsidiary acquired full ownership of the VodafoneZiggo group, paying €1.0 billion in cash and issuing Class B shares representing 10% of the company’s share capi...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Liberty Global Gains Full Control of Ziggo Group
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Liberty Global completed the acquisition of Vodafone’s 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo, gaining full control of the Dutch-Belgian cable and mobile joint venture and creating Ziggo Group as a Benelux connectivity champion with 1...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Liberty Global Authorizes Flexible Share Repurchase Program
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Liberty Global Ltd. has authorized management to repurchase its Class A and Class C common shares in response to market conditions and other capital allocation considerations. The company indicated it does not expect to conduct more than $200 mill...
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