Liberty LiLAC Group (LILAK)
NASDAQ:LILAK
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.02Last Year’s EPS
-1.44Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced operational headwinds — principally Hurricane Melissa’s impact in Jamaica, project timing costs (El Salvador), ARPU pressure in Costa Rica and high leverage in Puerto Rico — with several encouraging outcomes: adjusted OIBDA came in ahead of plan, adjusted free cash flow materially improved (+$40m YoY), mobile postpaid growth across the footprint (50k adds), Liberty Networks revenue growth, region-specific recoveries (Jamaica reconnections, Puerto Rico mobile/OIBDA improvement), cost and CapEx discipline, and proactive capital actions ($500m 9% preferred distribution and resumed buybacks). Management expressed confidence in steering reconnections, reducing headwinds through the year, and delivering stronger FCF later in 2026. Overall the positive cash flow improvement, subscriber momentum, and capital-return actions outweigh the near-term lowlights.Company Guidance
Subscriber Growth — Mobile Postpaid Momentum
Added 50,000 mobile postpaid subscribers in Q1 2026 across the group; Liberty Caribbean contributed ~15,000 postpaid adds (11,000 in Jamaica). Postpaid remains a strong driver in multiple markets (Panama postpaid subscribers +10% year-over-year).
Adjusted OIBDA Performance
Reported $405 million of adjusted OIBDA in Q1 2026, which came in ahead of internal expectations despite headwinds; adjusted OIBDA was roughly flat on a rebased basis (1% rebased decline year-over-year).
Improved Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Adjusted free cash flow before partner distributions improved materially: negative $64 million in Q1 2026, ~$40 million better year-over-year. Last twelve months adjusted FCF increased to $190 million from $150 million (up $40 million).
Liberty Networks Revenue Growth and Wholesale Demand
Liberty Networks delivered rebased revenue growth (reported by management at between 7%–9% in Q1) driven by healthy sub-sea wholesale capacity demand from international carriers and hyperscalers.
Region-Specific Operational Recoveries
Jamaica recovery faster than anticipated: 30,000 revenue-generating residential customers added back in Q1 after Hurricane Melissa; mobile network recognized by Ookla as the fastest on the island in H2 2025. Puerto Rico returned to positive postpaid additions for the second consecutive quarter and LPR adjusted OIBDA grew 12% to $91 million.
Capital Return and Balance Sheet Actions
Announced intention to distribute $500 million of preferred equity (9% cash pay) to equity shareholders and resumed share repurchases (approximately $184–185 million remaining under buyback authorization), signaling confidence in future free cash flow generation.
Cost and CapEx Discipline
P&E additions were $111 million (10% of revenue), an 8% reduction versus prior year. Adjusted OIBDA less P&E additions improved 3% year-over-year to $294 million and represented a 27% margin of revenue. Management is executing cost-out programs and expects further AI-driven efficiency gains.
Strategic Partnerships and Product Innovation
Signed Liberty Starlink direct-to-cell agreement for Costa Rica (launch H2 2026) and deployed loyalty/value-added services in Panama; FMC adoption rising (Panama FMC >40%), supporting upsell/cross-sell and low postpaid churn.
Shareholder Support and Investor Confidence
GCI Liberty acquired ~6% stake in LLA and Dr. John Malone’s combined direct/indirect holdings increase visible support for management and long-term strategy.
LILAK Earnings History
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LILAK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $5.65 | $5.42 | -3.97% |
Feb 18, 2026 | $5.32 | $5.49 | +3.18% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $5.44 | $5.83 | +7.24% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $4.97 | $5.42 | +9.15% |
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FAQ
When does Liberty LiLAC Group (LILAK) report earnings?
Liberty LiLAC Group (LILAK) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is LILAK EPS forecast?
LILAK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.02.