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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C
(NASDAQ:GLIBK)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$22.50
▼(-14.58% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is primarily supported by improved operating performance and stronger cash flow with manageable leverage, but is held back by the sharp swing to a large net loss and earnings-quality volatility. Technicals are moderately constructive, while valuation is constrained by a negative P/E and no provided dividend yield. Earnings call takeaways are mixed: near-term OIBDA/FCF and peak CapEx pressure are partially offset by the new dividend framework and expected Quintillion-driven cash flow improvement as capital intensity declines.
Positive Factors
Revenue and Operating Margin Growth
Strong revenue growth alongside improved EBIT and EBITDA margins indicates broader operating momentum and better conversion of sales into operating profit. If sustained, this combination can support reinvestment, strengthen GCI’s position in Alaska, and provide a durable base for future cash generation.
Negative Factors
Severe Net Loss and Earnings Volatility
The sharp reversal from profit to a sizable net loss weakens reported earnings quality despite stronger operating metrics. Persistent bottom-line volatility can reduce financial predictability, constrain confidence in return generation, and make it harder for management to translate operating growth into durable shareholder value.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue and Operating Margin Growth
Strong revenue growth alongside improved EBIT and EBITDA margins indicates broader operating momentum and better conversion of sales into operating profit. If sustained, this combination can support reinvestment, strengthen GCI’s position in Alaska, and provide a durable base for future cash generation.
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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$844.51M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)410.96K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.14
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees74
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-11.29
Shares Outstanding35,853,250
10 Day Avg. Volume517,726
30 Day Avg. Volume410,956
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio12.03
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-10.52
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
GCI Liberty, Inc. (GLIBK) primarily comprises GCI, LLC, a prominent telecommunications enterprise headquartered in Alaska. This subsidiary delivers a comprehensive suite of services—including data, wireless, telephony, and specialized managed solu...
How the Company Makes Money
GCI Liberty’s economics were tied to the operating results of GCI, which generates revenue primarily by selling telecommunications services in Alaska. Key revenue streams generally include (1) consumer broadband internet subscriptions, (2) mobile/...
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of near‑term operating and cash flow challenges—an 11% decline in adjusted OIBDA, lower trailing free cash flow, and a peak CapEx year—while also outlining clear strategic progress: network modernization (broad 5G rollout), subscriber and convergence gains, strengthened liquidity and financing capacity, a disciplined capital allocation framework (including a new dividend), and expected incremental benefits from the Quintillion acquisition that management expects will materially improve cash generation beginning in 2027. Positives such as the dividend, balance sheet flexibility, and the pathway to lower capital intensity and synergies from Quintillion balance several current operational pressures.Positive Updates
Quarterly Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA
Liberty Capital reported Q2 revenue of $261 million and adjusted OIBDA of $96 million, demonstrating a sizable operating platform at the parent and GCI level.
Negative Updates
Adjusted OIBDA Decline
GCI adjusted OIBDA for the quarter was $96 million, down 11% year over year, driven by higher costs and OIBDA pressures versus prior year.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Quarterly Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA
Liberty Capital reported Q2 revenue of $261 million and adjusted OIBDA of $96 million, demonstrating a sizable operating platform at the parent and GCI level.
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Company Guidance
Liberty Capital’s guidance included initiating a recurring dividend in Q4 of roughly $15 million per quarter ($60 million per year), which management says would represent about half of next year’s free cash flow (trailing 12‑month FCF was $59 million) and an even smaller share in 2028 as capital intensity declines; they continue to target GCI OpCo net leverage of ~3.0x long‑term (GCI net leverage was 2.8x at quarter end; consolidated net leverage 2.1x), and expect 2026 to be the peak year of CapEx at approximately $290 million (Q2 CapEx net of grants was $70 million; $20 million of 2026 CapEx carried over from 2025) with meaningful declines in 2027 and 2028 driving stronger cash generation. Other metrics and financing items cited: Q2 revenue $261 million and adjusted OIBDA $96 million (down 11% y/y), consolidated cash and restricted cash $510 million (including $198 million at GCI), total principal debt ≈ $1.2 billion, GCI’s credit facility had $447 million undrawn (facility amended to secure up to $480 million additional capacity), ~$129 million of senior notes repurchased since quarter end, Quintillion is expected to close this year, to be accretive to free cash flow in year one, to have contributed ~$50–55 million of adjusted OIBDA in 2026 including synergies, and to deliver roughly $20 million of run‑rate synergies over 24 months (about half in the first 12 months); operational targets tied to the guidance include maintaining investment in network quality, driving convergence (consumer wireless lines +2.1k in Q2; 42% of broadband customers take wireless; 63% of postpaid wireless lines sold as part of convergence), organic broadband down 500 but acquisition added ~5.4k subscribers, 5G expanded to >125 communities covering ~83% of Alaskans, and ongoing public company costs of about $3 million per quarter.GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.01B | 1.05B | 940.00M | 904.00M | 894.73M | 739.76M |
| Gross Profit | 437.00M | 311.00M | 661.00M | 632.00M | 609.40M | 512.57M |
| EBITDA | -157.00M | -79.00M | 353.00M | 346.00M | 212.18M | -730.37M |
| Net Income | -337.00M | -309.00M | 70.00M | 41.00M | 2.19B | -873.30M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.52B | 3.41B | 3.38B | 3.33B | 11.93B | 8.66B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 497.00M | 424.00M | 74.00M | 79.00M | 569.52M | 491.26M |
| Total Debt | 1.27B | 1.15B | 1.14B | 1.10B | 3.27B | 2.89B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.77B | 1.71B | 1.95B | 1.83B | 5.72B | 4.35B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.74B | 1.69B | 1.41B | 1.48B | 6.20B | 4.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 49.00M | 122.00M | 31.00M | 54.00M | -87.45M | -51.46M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 308.00M | 370.00M | 278.00M | 276.00M | 61.03M | 82.89M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -420.00M | -218.00M | -193.00M | -214.00M | -130.68M | -180.23M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 505.00M | 202.00M | -107.00M | -76.00M | -6.94M | -1.72B |
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Technical Analysis
Negative
26.34
Price Trends
23.88
Negative
23.12
Negative
28.98
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.85
Negative
42.07
Neutral
88.35
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GLIBK, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 26.34 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.72, above the 50-day MA of 23.88, and below the 200-day MA of 28.98, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.85 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.35 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GLIBK.
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Risk Analysis
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C disclosed 62 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $78.30B | 6.98 | 12.32% | 5.99% | -0.25% | -47.58% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
60 Neutral | $844.51M | -1.85 | -20.72% | ― | ― | ― | |
54 Neutral | $18.00B | 2.62 | 30.43% | ― | -1.50% | 4.45% | |
54 Neutral | $3.84B | 8.39 | 8.65% | 29.18% | -73.81% | ― | |
49 Neutral | $561.40M | -12.52 | -4.77% | 1.08% | 5.01% | -23.53% | |
42 Neutral | $276.54M | -0.07 | 127.36% | 11.54% | -4.36% | -1695.11% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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