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LBTYA Stock Chart & Stats
$10.79
-$0.60(-5.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$10.79
-$0.60(-5.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.48 - $13.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.77M
Average Volume (3M)3.47M
Market Cap
$2.61B
Enterprise Value$10.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.34
Shares Outstanding176,722,230
10 Day Avg. Volume4,533,697
30 Day Avg. Volume3,471,603
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 Cap4.16
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)-1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive operating cash flow, a rebound to approximately $1.4 billion of TTM free cash flow, and higher expected corporate cash give Liberty Global funding flexibility. This supports debt reduction, network investment and strategic transactions while improving resilience through the next several quarters.
Benelux Scale And Strategic ControlFull ownership gives Liberty Global greater control over capital allocation, operating execution and portfolio structure in a scaled Benelux platform. The combination of 13 million customers, substantial revenue and expected synergies can support more coordinated growth and future value realization.
Corporate EfficiencyA nearly 75% reduction in corporate net costs is a durable improvement to the group’s overhead structure rather than a temporary revenue benefit. Reaching corporate breakeven could preserve more cash for deleveraging, investment and shareholder-oriented capital allocation.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And LossesThe sharp TTM revenue contraction and recurring profitability volatility weaken earnings visibility and make operating performance harder to predict. Large losses can also erode equity and reduce the company’s ability to fund growth or absorb prolonged pressure without relying on asset sales or financing.
UK Competition And ARPU PressurePersistent UK competition is pressuring both customer additions and pricing, creating a structural challenge for revenue quality at a major operating unit. Lower ARPU and continued subscriber losses can constrain growth, reduce operating leverage and require sustained commercial investment to stabilize the base.
Leverage And High Capital IntensityAbove-target leverage at VMO2 limits financial flexibility while elevated capital intensity absorbs substantial operating cash. Together, refinancing needs and ongoing fiber, mobile and technology investment can constrain deleveraging and leave less capacity for discretionary strategic actions.
LBTYA FAQ
What was Liberty Global plc - Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Liberty Global plc - Class A lowest stock price was $7.48 and its highest was $13.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Liberty Global plc - Class A’s market cap?
Liberty Global plc - Class A’s market cap is $2.61B.
When is Liberty Global plc - Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Liberty Global plc - Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Liberty Global plc - Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Liberty Global plc - Class A released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported -$1.084 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.478 by -$0.606.
Is Liberty Global plc - Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Liberty Global plc - Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Liberty Global plc - Class A pay dividends?
Liberty Global plc - Class A does not currently pay dividends.
What is Liberty Global plc - Class A’s EPS estimate?
Liberty Global plc - Class A’s EPS estimate is -0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Liberty Global plc - Class A have?
Liberty Global plc - Class A has 176,722,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Liberty Global plc - Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Liberty Global plc - Class A reported an EPS of -$1.084 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.478. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.831%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Liberty Global plc - Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LBTYA
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
Liberty Global A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.08 (2.69% Upside)
$11.08 (2.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LBTYA Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 376.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-29.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-20.74%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Liberty Global plc - Class A
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 mobile connectivity. Beyond fundamental broadband, the company enriches its services with sophisticated features such as intelligent Wi-Fi, robust security protocols, smart home integration, and various digital storage solutions. They facilitate widespread internet access through in-home Connect Boxes, community Wi-Fi networks via residential routers, and numerous public hotspots located in transport hubs, hospitality venues, and other public spaces. For television, Liberty Global provides diverse tiers of digital video programming and audio content, complemented by advanced digital video recorders and multimedia home gateway systems. Its extensive channel lineup spans general entertainment, sports, films, series, documentaries, lifestyle programming, news, and specialized adult, children's, ethnic, and foreign channels. Its mobile division offers both postpaid contract and prepaid services, while its fixed-line telephony includes traditional circuit-switched calls, personal call management, unified messaging, and the option for additional phone lines. Furthermore, the company extends its expertise to businesses, supplying voice, advanced data, video, wireless, cloud-based services, and integrated fixed-mobile solutions. These business services cater to a wide range of clients, from small or home offices to small, medium, and large enterprises, and are also offered on a wholesale basis to other telecommunication operators. With operational footprints across the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia, along with other international ventures, Liberty Global plc was established in London in 2004.
LBTYA Company Deck
LBTYA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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.View all LBTYA earnings summariesLBTYA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
2.58% Insiders
12.20% Mutual Funds
2.17% Other Institutional Investors
69.25% Public Companies and
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