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Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA)

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$11.41
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Profit since last BUY11.53%
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08/14/2025: LBTYA (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 26 days. Profits (11.53%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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15 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $15.19

1 Year Target Price $15.19

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$15.19 Target price
52w Low $9.03
Current$11.41
52w High $14.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 24.8%
Avg. Invested days 44
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.92B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.19
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.19
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 9.03 - 14.29
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.03 - 14.29
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.54

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-23
When Before Market
Estimate -0.55
Actual -8.09

Profitability

Profit Margin -71.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.77%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) -20.22%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 57.47
Enterprise Value 11308544686
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85
Enterprise Value 11308544686
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.44
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.11
Shares Outstanding 174355008
Shares Floating 270051127
Shares Outstanding 174355008
Shares Floating 270051127
Percent Insiders 3.9
Percent Institutions 97.87

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Liberty Global PLC

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Liberty Global PLC, founded in 2005, is a multinational telecommunications company. It evolved through various mergers and acquisitions, becoming a significant player in broadband internet, video, and mobile communications, primarily in Europe and Latin America.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Broadband Internet: Provides high-speed internet services to residential and business customers.
  • Video Services: Offers traditional and on-demand video services, including cable TV and streaming options.
  • Mobile Communications: Provides mobile voice and data services through its networks or partnerships.
  • Business Services: Offers communications and IT solutions to businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Liberty Global is led by Michael Fries, CEO. The organizational structure includes regional operating companies and a corporate headquarters providing strategic direction and financial oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Horizon TV: A digital entertainment platform offering live TV, on-demand content, and apps. Competitors include Sky Group, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. Market share varies by region, but it is a core offering across Liberty Global's footprint. Market Share not readily available publicly for the product by name. Revenue is primarily driven from the subscription revenue associated with this product, this information not readily available publicly.
  • Broadband Services: High-speed internet connectivity for residential and business users. Competitors include BT Group, Vodafone, and Deutsche Telekom. Market share varies by region. Data not readily available publicly for the product by name. Revenue is primarily driven from the subscription revenue associated with this product, this information not readily available publicly.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is characterized by increasing demand for high-speed internet and video streaming services. Consolidation and competition are intense.

Positioning

Liberty Global PLC is a major player in the European and Latin American telecommunications market, with a focus on broadband and video services. Its competitive advantages include its extensive infrastructure and customer base.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global telecommunications market is estimated to be worth several trillion dollars. Liberty Global is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its broadband and video services, particularly in Europe and Latin America.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive Infrastructure
  • Large Customer Base
  • Strong Brand Recognition in Key Markets
  • Diversified Service Offerings
  • Focus on Innovation

Weaknesses

  • High Debt Levels
  • Complex Regulatory Environment
  • Intense Competition
  • Dependence on Legacy Infrastructure
  • Geographic Concentration

Opportunities

  • Expansion into New Markets
  • Acquisition of Smaller Players
  • Development of New Services (e.g., 5G)
  • Increased Demand for Broadband
  • Partnerships with Content Providers

Threats

  • Technological Disruption
  • Increased Competition from New Entrants
  • Economic Downturn
  • Changing Consumer Preferences
  • Regulatory Changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CHTR
  • CMCSA
  • VZ

Competitive Landscape

Liberty Global faces intense competition from other telecommunications companies and new entrants. Its advantages include its extensive infrastructure and customer base. However, it faces challenges related to high debt levels and a complex regulatory environment.

Major Acquisitions

Sunrise Communications AG

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7.43
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Liberty Global's presence in the Swiss market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic subscriber growth.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increased broadband adoption, the development of new services, and strategic acquisitions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in next-generation networks, expanding into new markets, and partnering with content providers.

Summary

Liberty Global is a major telecommunications player with a strong presence in Europe and Latin America, but it faces significant competition and high debt levels. Its strengths include its extensive infrastructure and customer base, while its weaknesses include a complex regulatory environment. The company's future growth depends on its ability to adapt to technological disruption and capitalize on new opportunities. Liberty Global should focus on managing debt and innovating to maintain a competitive edge.

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  • Industry Publications

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About Liberty Global PLC

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2004-06-03
Vice Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Michael Thomas Fries
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 6820
Full time employees 6820

Liberty Global Ltd., 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 WiFi features, security, anti-virus, firewall, spam protection, smart home services, online storage solutions, and web spaces; and Connect Box that delivers in-home Wi-Fi service. The company provides various tiers of digital video programming and audio services, as well as digital video recorders and multimedia home gateway systems; Horizon 5, a cloud-based, multi-screen entertainment platform that combines linear television, including recording and replay features and video-on-demand services; Horizon Go, an online mobile app; 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 offices, small businesses, and medium and large enterprises, as well as on a wholesale basis to other operators. It operates in Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, and internationally. Liberty Global Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.