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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A (GLIBA)
NASDAQ:GLIBA
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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A (GLIBA) Price & Analysis

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GLIBA Stock Chart & Stats

$37.83
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$37.83
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationImproved operating cash flow and materially higher free cash flow demonstrate durable cash conversion even amid accounting losses. Strong cash generation supports ongoing network investment, debt servicing, M&A funding and gives management flexibility to execute longer-term strategic initiatives.
Improving Leverage & LiquidityBalance-sheet metrics show moderate leverage improvement and strong liquidity, including undrawn credit capacity. This reduces refinancing risk, preserves capital allocation optionality and provides a durable buffer to absorb transaction-related debt while the business executes on integration and CapEx plans.
Strategic Fiber AcquisitionAcquiring Quintillion materially expands statewide fiber, enabling ringed, self-healing network architectures. Enhanced scale and resiliency should lower long-term operating costs, improve service reliability for mission-critical customers, and provide structural benefits to margins and cash flow over multiple years.
Bears Say
Earnings QualityThe marked swing to a sizable net loss and negative return on equity weakens earnings reliability and signals one-off or recurring charges that impair shareholder returns. If losses persist, they could erode equity and constrain capital allocation despite positive cash flow trends.
Rising Pro Forma LeveragePlanned transactions materially increase pro forma leverage, elevating interest and covenant sensitivity. Higher secured borrowing and a delayed‑draw structure limit flexibility and raise refinancing and integration risk, potentially constraining further investment or shareholder returns in the near term.
Revenue & Subscriber DeclinesOngoing broadband subscriber losses and revenue decline reflect structural headwinds from wireless substitution and exit from video. Persistent subscriber erosion can pressure long‑term ARPU, reduce scale benefits and offset margin gains from cost cuts, challenging sustainable top‑line growth.

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GLIBA FAQ

What was GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A lowest stock price was $19.61 and its highest was $41.87 in the past 12 months.
    What is GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s market cap?
    GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s market cap is $895.33M.
      When is GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
      GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 36 days.
        How were GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s earnings last quarter?
        GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 by -$0.76.
          Is GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A pay dividends?
            GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A does not currently pay dividends.
            What is GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate?
            GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate is 1.15.
              How many shares outstanding does GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A have?
              GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A has 3,650,938 shares outstanding.
                What happened to GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A reported an EPS of $0.45 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.21. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -18.316%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GLIBA
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Stock Smart Score

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                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    -20.87%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -5.27%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A

                    GCI Liberty, Inc. primarily engages in telecommunications operations through its subsidiary, GCI Holdings, which is Alaska's foremost provider of data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services. Additionally, the company maintains investments in Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband.

                    GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A (GLIBA) Earnings & Revenues

                    GLIBA Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call presented a mix of strategic, long-term positives (acquisition of Quintillion, investment in Liberty Latin America, brand evolution, wireless growth and improved consumer margins) alongside notable near-term financial and operational pressures (4% revenue decline, 18% adjusted OIBDA decline, 13% lower free cash flow, data subscriber losses, and elevated CapEx and one-time costs). Management emphasized that recent investments and the Quintillion acquisition should be accretive to free cash flow and strengthen network resilience, but near-term profitability and leverage are under pressure due to higher capital spending and transaction-related funding.View all GLIBA earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    20.78%0.35%60.64%
                    Insiders
                    0.35% Other Institutional Investors
                    60.64% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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