GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK)
NASDAQ:GLIBK
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 17, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.94Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced meaningful strategic progress and liquidity strength (notably the Quintillion acquisition, LLA investment, wireless subscriber growth, margin improvement and available liquidity) against near-term operational and financial headwinds (revenue down 4%, adjusted OIBDA down 18%, subscriber declines in data, higher capex depressing free cash flow and pro forma leverage increases). Management highlighted promoters and stabilizing trends in broadband but acknowledged one-time items and ongoing costs that pressure near-term profitability and cash generation.Company Guidance
Strategic Acquisitions and Investments
Executed definitive agreement to acquire Quintillion (consideration $310M cash, reimbursement up to $50M for pre-closing capex and potential earn-outs); expects the transaction to be accretive to free cash flow within the first year after closing. Will provide a $160M unsecured loan to Quintillion under the acquisition terms. Invested $107M to acquire Searchlight Capital Partners' equity interest in Liberty Latin America and pursuing additional shares; intends to rebrand parent to Liberty Capital Corporation to reflect expanded investment strategy.
Wireless Subscriber Growth and Promotional Success
Consumer wireless lines grew 2% year-over-year to 200,000; total wireless lines at quarter end were 207,700 (including 7,700 business lines). Added ~1,000 consumer wireless lines in the quarter (including ~500 postpaid driven by a 'free for a year' promotion). Reported strong retention from prior unlimited test-drive promotion with upsell retention in the low-90% range.
Convergence Traction
Converged customer adoption increasing: more than 40% of broadband subscribers have one or more wireless lines; over 60% of postpaid wireless lines are sold as part of a bundle/ package, supporting cross-sell and ARPU opportunity.
Improved Consumer Gross Margin and Network Stabilization
Consumer gross margin expanded to 72.2%, driven by lower consumer direct costs from declines in video programming costs. Broadband losses are slowing (management cites a stabilizing broadband base attributable to new G+ promotions and network speed/reliability improvements).
Liquidity and Financial Flexibility
Consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $448M (including ~ $130M at GCI as reported). GCI credit facility had approximately $377M of undrawn capacity net of letters of credit. Reported consolidated principal debt of ~ $1.0B and a low consolidated net leverage at quarter end (management-stated ~1.1x).
Planned CapEx Program to Support Growth
Q1 capex (net of grant proceeds) was $55M. 2026 CapEx guidance of approximately $290M (includes ~$20M carryover from 2025); management expects 2026 to represent a peak year of spend and then for annual CapEx to decline toward historical range of 15%-20% of revenue.
GLIBK Earnings History
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GLIBK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $32.97 | $26.77 | -18.80% |
Feb 11, 2026 | $39.90 | $38.38 | -3.81% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $34.65 | $32.41 | -6.46% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $31.69 | $33.47 | +5.62% |
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When does GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK) report earnings?
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 17, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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