GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK)
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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C
(NASDAQ:GLIBK)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$23.50
▼(-37.43% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/12/26
The score is supported primarily by solid operating performance, improved leverage, and stronger cash generation in the financials, but is held back by the 2025 swing to a large net loss. Technicals are notably weak with the stock below all key moving averages and negative momentum. Valuation is moderate, while the earnings call points to strategic upside but near-term free-cash-flow and leverage pressure from peak 2026 CapEx.
Positive Factors
Strengthened cash generation
A materially stronger operating cash flow base (~$370M) and higher free cash flow (~$122M) provide durable internal funding for network investments and acquisitions, improve ability to service debt, and buffer one-time earnings volatility. Consistent positive cash conversion supports strategic optionality over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Volatile net earnings
A dramatic swing to a large net loss despite stable operating margins signals earnings-quality issues (one-offs, non-cash items, or timing effects). Persistent bottom-line volatility can undermine sustainable ROE, complicate investor expectations, and mask operating performance, raising uncertainty for medium-term returns and capital allocation.
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Negative Factors
Strengthened cash generation
A materially stronger operating cash flow base (~$370M) and higher free cash flow (~$122M) provide durable internal funding for network investments and acquisitions, improve ability to service debt, and buffer one-time earnings volatility. Consistent positive cash conversion supports strategic optionality over the next 2–6 months.
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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C (GLIBK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$930.87M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)459.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.06
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,880
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-11.62
Shares Outstanding35,853,250
10 Day Avg. Volume655,404
30 Day Avg. Volume459,133
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio9.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-8.76
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
Holds GCI, LLC — a major Alaska-based provider of data, mobile, voice, and managed services across 200+ communities; also holds interests in Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband...
How the Company Makes Money
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GCI Liberty, Inc. Class C Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 17, 2026
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.Positive Updates
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.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Total consolidated revenue for Q1 was $256M, a 4% decrease year-over-year.
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Q1-2026 Updates
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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.
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Company Guidance
Management's forward guidance centered on a peak 2026 capital program and near‑term balance‑sheet impacts: they expect 2026 CapEx of approximately $290 million (including ~$20 million carried from 2025) with spend stepping down over time toward a historical range of 15–20% of revenue; the Quintillion deal (cash consideration $310 million, up to $50 million reimbursement and potential earnouts, plus a $160 million unsecured loan) should be accretive to free cash flow in the first year after closing; GCI Liberty ended the quarter with consolidated cash of $448 million (about $130.1 million at GCI) and ~ $1 billion of debt, consolidated net leverage of ~1.1x (pro forma for the LLA and Quintillion transactions ~2.3x; pro forma GCI leverage including the $160M loan ~2.7x), trailing‑12‑month free cash flow of $99 million (down ~13% YoY), and management said they expect the core Alaska business to remain stable while continuing rural buildouts and 5G expansion.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 | 1.04B | 1.05B | 940.00M | 904.00M | 894.73M | 739.76M |
| Gross Profit | 348.00M | 311.00M | 661.00M | 632.00M | 609.40M | 512.57M |
| EBITDA | -158.00M | 440.00M | 353.00M | 346.00M | 212.18M | -730.37M |
| Net Income | -326.00M | -309.00M | 70.00M | 41.00M | 2.19B | -873.30M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.25B | 3.41B | 3.38B | 3.33B | 11.93B | 8.66B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 435.00M | 424.00M | 74.00M | 79.00M | 569.52M | 491.26M |
| Total Debt | 1.04B | 1.15B | 1.14B | 1.10B | 3.27B | 2.89B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.52B | 1.71B | 1.95B | 1.83B | 5.72B | 4.35B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.71B | 1.69B | 1.41B | 1.48B | 6.20B | 4.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 90.00M | 122.00M | 31.00M | 54.00M | -87.45M | -51.46M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 329.00M | 370.00M | 278.00M | 276.00M | 61.03M | 82.89M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -227.00M | -218.00M | -193.00M | -214.00M | -130.68M | -180.23M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 197.00M | 202.00M | -107.00M | -76.00M | -6.94M | -1.72B |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
57 Neutral | $930.87M | -2.73 | -20.87% | ― | ― | ― | |
56 Neutral | $889.58M | -19.87 | -5.04% | 0.97% | 4.44% | -19.31% | |
54 Neutral | $930.87M | -2.73 | -20.87% | ― | ― | ― | |
46 Neutral | $320.63M | -0.92 | -22.76% | 10.11% | -5.27% | -1495.76% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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