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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 GenerationConsistent, sizable operating cash flow and materially higher free cash flow provide durable internal funding for network maintenance, peak CapEx years, and strategic deals. Strong cash conversion cushions the business during cyclical revenue dips and supports longer-term capital allocation flexibility.
Network Scale & Resilience (Quintillion)Buying Quintillion adds ~1,800 miles of subsea fiber and planned expansion to create ringed, self‑healing architectures. That structural network scale reduces outage risk, lowers unit transport costs over time, and strengthens GCI’s role in mission‑critical connectivity across Alaska.
Liquidity & Improving LeverageA sizeable cash balance and undrawn revolver capacity, together with year‑over‑year leverage improvement, give the company durable financial flexibility to execute peak CapEx, fund acquisitions, and absorb one‑time costs without immediate refinancing stress.
Bears Say
Earnings ConsistencyA sharp swing to a substantial net loss and negative ROE undermines the durability of reported profitability; recurring operating strength has not translated into consistent GAAP earnings, which raises questions about long‑term return generation and the ability to sustain shareholder distributions if losses persist.
Peak CapEx & Pro Forma LeverageA front‑loaded CapEx year materially reduces free cash flow near term and, combined with acquisitions and intercompany lending, raises pro‑forma leverage. Higher leverage and peak investment intensity constrain financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to operational setbacks.
Subscriber & Revenue DeclinePersistent broadband subscriber losses and revenue declines indicate structural headwinds from wireless substitution and competition. Erosion of core recurring revenue and potential ARPU compression are durable risks that can pressure margins and slow payback on network investments.

GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A News

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 $818.05M.
      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 56 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

                    20.28%19.81%33.59%
                    Insiders
                    19.81% Other Institutional Investors
                    33.59% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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