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Liberty Global plc(LBTYK)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
LBTYK•NASDAQ
$10.50
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutLiberty Global plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications services to residential and business customers. It offers value-added broadband services, such as intelligent WiFi features; security; smart home, online storage solutions, and Web spaces; Connect Box, a set-top or Horizon box that delivers in-home Wi-Fi service; community Wi-Fi via routers in home, which provides access to the internet; and public Wi-Fi access points in train stations, hotels, bars, restaurants, and other public places. The company also provides various tiers of digital video programming and audio services, as well as digital video recorders and multimedia home gateway systems; and channels, including general entertainment, sports, movies, series, documentaries, lifestyles, news, adult, children, and ethnic and foreign channels. In addition, it offers postpaid and prepaid mobile services; circuit-switched telephony services; and personal call manager, unified messaging, and a second or third phone line at an incremental cost. Further, the company offers business services comprising voice, advanced data, video, wireless, cloud-based services, and mobile and converged fixed-mobile services to small or home office, small business, and medium and large enterprises, as well as on a wholesale basis to other operators. It operates in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, and internationally. Liberty Global plc was founded in 2004 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Show more
- Revenue$4.88B+12.4%
- EBITDA$1.11B+11.5%
- Net Income-$7.14B-549.5%
- EPS (Diluted)-19.66-564.8%
- Gross Margin65.76%-1.2%
- EBITDA Margin22.66%-0.8%
- Operating Margin1.37%+665.4%
- Net Margin-146.32%-500.1%
- ROE-63.48%-730.6%
LBTYK Price & Volume
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Volatility Masks Underlying Infrastructure Asset Value
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The investment case is undermined by extreme earnings volatility and a high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 28.08 as of 2026Q1
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage and volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Liberty Global faces a complex outlook defined by significant corporate restructuring and persistent earnings volatility, as evidenced by net income swings ranging from a $3.5 billion loss to a $2.2 billion profit over the last ten quarters.
- While the company maintains a stable gross margin profile averaging 66%, the high capital intensity—with CapEx as a percentage of revenue peaking at 49.4%—continues to pressure free cash flow generation.
- Investors should remain cautious regarding the firm's ability to achieve sustainable operating leverage given the ongoing competitive threats from fiber-to-the-premises providers and the impact of non-operating accounting adjustments on reported earnings.
Verdict Logic
which suggests limited financial flexibility to navigate intense infrastructure competition.
LBTYK Growth Metrics
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-11.77%
5 Years-15.83%
3 Years6.69%
TTM164.08%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-2006.83%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1875.64%
Return on Capital
10 Years1.45%
5 Years0.54%
3 Years-0.14%
Last Year0.32%
LBTYK Recent Earnings
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 1, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.96+372.0%
$0.35
Rev
$1.3B+2.9%
$1.3B
Q1 2026
Feb 18, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$8.60-2670.6%
$0.31
Rev
$1.2B+1.8%
$1.2B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27+37.1%
$0.43
Rev
$1.2B-1.1%
$1.2B
Q3 2025
Aug 1, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$8.09-1758.2%
$0.44
Rev
$1.3B+4.1%
$1.2B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 1, 2026 | $0.96vs $0.35+372.0% | $1.3Bvs $1.3B+2.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $8.60vs $0.31-2670.6% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B+1.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.27vs $0.43+37.1% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B-1.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $8.09vs $0.44-1758.2% | $1.3Bvs $1.2B+4.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Liberty Global plc (LBTYK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.50 | $3.55B | -0.53 | 12.36% | -146.32% | -63.48% | — | |
| $135.44 | $17.15B | 3.74 | -0.56% | 9.39% | 25.18% | — | |
| $23.38 | $85.19B | 4.34 | -0.02% | 14.85% | 19.54% | — | |
| $1.89 | $539.38M | -8.59 | -4.06% | -21.76% | — | — | |
| $5.20 | $445.66M | -7.22 | -8.13% | -13.2% | -42.52% | — | |
| $46.96 | $266.37M | -0.74 | -4.95% | -17.67% | -18.33% | — |
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Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
LBTYK SEC Filings & Documents
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LBTYK Frequently Asked Questions
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Liberty Global plc's revenue?
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) reported $4.98B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 136% increase from $2.11B in 2004.
How fast is Liberty Global plc growing?
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) grew revenue by 12.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is LBTYK profitable?
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) reported a net loss of $5.46B for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is LBTYK's return on equity?
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) has a return on equity (ROE) of -63.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Liberty Global plc's free cash flow?
Liberty Global plc (LBTYK) generated $606.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.