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Liberty Global B (LBTYB)
NASDAQ:LBTYB
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Liberty Global B (LBTYB) Price & Analysis

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LBTYB Stock Chart & Stats

$12.10
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$12.10
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash Generation / Free Cash FlowConsistent operating cash flow (~$1.28B TTM) and positive free cash flow (~$1.41B TTM) provide a durable internal funding source to support network investment, deleveraging and strategic actions. Sustained cash generation cushions operating losses and funds monetizations and capex.
Monetizations And Refinancing ProgressMaterial disposals (~$1.2B YTD, including a ~$726M EdgeConneX exit) plus ~$4.1B of financings have meaningfully boosted corporate liquidity and rebalanced maturities. These structural moves increase flexibility to fund capex, reduce leverage, and execute strategic separations over the medium term.
Benelux Restructuring / Ziggo Spin ProgressRegulatory approval for fiber-sharing and an accelerated Ziggo Group spin (now mid-2027) materially reduce execution risk for a strategic separation. A successful spin with targeted synergies (>€1B NPV cited) can simplify corporate structure and unlock lasting value and capital allocation optionality.
Bears Say
Top-line Decline And Large Net LossesA ~21% TTM revenue decline combined with very large net losses (≈-110% net margin TTM) signals structural demand, pricing or mix deterioration and volatile profitability. Persistent top-line weakness erodes equity cushions, limits reinvestment capacity, and makes sustainable deleveraging and margin recovery harder.
UK Competitive Pressures And ARPU ErosionVMO2's ARPU decline (~4.6% YoY) and heightened UK competition are durable headwinds to pricing power and customer retention. Continued promotional pricing and churn pressure compress service revenue and EBITDA margins, increasing the likelihood of sustained higher acquisition and retention spending.
Leverage & Capital IntensityLeverage near industry-typical but meaningful levels (debt/equity ~1.0) plus VMO2 leverage above target and high capex (~22% of sales) constrain financial flexibility. Elevated capital intensity slows leverage reduction and keeps refinancing, covenant and execution risk elevated until EBITDA and FCF sustainably improve.

Liberty Global B News

LBTYB FAQ

What was Liberty Global B’s price range in the past 12 months?
Liberty Global B lowest stock price was $10.20 and its highest was $29.01 in the past 12 months.
    What is Liberty Global B’s market cap?
    Liberty Global B’s market cap is $3.48B.
      When is Liberty Global B’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Liberty Global B’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 83 days.
        How were Liberty Global B’s earnings last quarter?
        Liberty Global B 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 B overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Liberty Global B’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Liberty Global B pay dividends?
            Liberty Global B does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Liberty Global B’s EPS estimate?
            Liberty Global B’s EPS estimate is -0.24.
              How many shares outstanding does Liberty Global B have?
              Liberty Global B has 12,968,658 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Liberty Global B’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Liberty Global B reported an EPS of -$1.084 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.478. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.036%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Liberty Global B?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LBTYB
                  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

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                    Company Description

                    Liberty Global B

                    Liberty Global plc, along with its associated companies, offers an extensive array of communication services to both individual households and business clients. These services encompass high-speed internet, television programming, landline telephone, and mobile connectivity. The company enhances its core broadband offerings with various premium features, such as intelligent WiFi capabilities, advanced security tools, smart home integration, cloud storage solutions, and personal web spaces. Its "Connect Box" device provides in-home Wi-Fi, while its network also supports community Wi-Fi through residential routers and public hotspots found in diverse locations like train stations, hotels, pubs, restaurants, and other public venues. For television and audio, Liberty Global provides a wide selection of digital programming tiers, complemented by equipment like digital video recorders (DVRs) and multimedia home gateway systems. The channel lineup is comprehensive, covering genres such as general entertainment, sports, movies, series, documentaries, lifestyle, news, adult content, children's programming, and specialized ethnic and international options. In its mobile division, the company offers both contract (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) services, alongside traditional circuit-switched telephony. Customers can also opt for additional features, typically at an extra cost, including personal call management, unified messaging, and the provision of a second or third phone line. Furthermore, Liberty Global caters to commercial clients with a full suite of business services. These include voice communication, advanced data solutions, video conferencing, wireless services, cloud-based offerings, and integrated fixed-mobile solutions. These are designed for a broad spectrum of organizations, from small or home offices to small, medium, and large enterprises, and are also provided on a wholesale basis to other operators. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Liberty Global plc maintains operations across various international markets, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia.

                    Liberty Global B (LBTYB) Earnings & Revenues

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                    LBTYB Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
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                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call balanced clear operational challenges—primarily heightened UK competition, ARPU pressure (fixed ARPU down ~4.6% YoY at VMO2), and near-term EBITDA/CapEx headwinds in several opcos—with substantial strategic progress and financial positives: confirmed 2026 guidance, material monetizations (≈$1.2B YTD and a ~$726M EdgeConneX exit with ~4x MOIC), regulatory approvals and accelerated timing for the Ziggo Group spin, corporate cost reductions (~75% lower net corporate cost vs two years ago) and an upgraded year-end corporate cash target ($1.5B to $2.0B). On balance the company demonstrated multiple credible levers to unlock value and reduce leverage over time while acknowledging short-term pressures, particularly in the UK.View all LBTYB earnings summaries
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