Liberty Broadband Past Earnings Performance
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Liberty Broadband's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -28.8%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 5.4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 32.1% per year.
Key information
-28.75%
Earnings growth rate
-26.50%
EPS growth rate
| Media Industry Growth | 13.17% |
| Revenue growth rate | -32.11% |
| Return on equity | -40.05% |
| Net Margin | n/a |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
LBRD.K: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish View On Unchanged Fair Value
Analysts now see Liberty Broadband's fair value at US$77.00 per share, broadly in line with the prior US$77 level. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping their overall price target view steady.LBRD.K: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish View On Unchanged Fair Value
Analysts have raised their price target on Liberty Broadband to US$77.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E. These changes leave their fair value estimate essentially unchanged at US$77.00.
LBRD.K: Lower Risk And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Liberty Broadband modestly higher to approximately $115.00, citing slightly improved long term revenue growth expectations that more than offset minor compression in projected profit margins and a marginally higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News Liberty Broadband reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for a total consideration of $0 million under its existing share buyback program (Key Developments).LBRD.K Will Benefit From Lower Perceived Risk And Recent Index Inclusion
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Liberty Broadband, citing a lower perceived risk to future cash flows and slightly more conservative profit and valuation assumptions. This brings the new target closer to their recalibrated fair value estimate of about $115.00 per share.LBRD.K: Share Buyback Completion And Index Addition Expected To Drive Momentum
Analysts have revised their price target for Liberty Broadband down from $99 to $77, reflecting updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins, and future profitability. What's in the News Liberty Broadband has completed the repurchase of 58,804,650 shares, representing 34.17 percent, for $8,115.32 million under the buyback announced on December 1, 2016 (Key Developments).Fiber Infrastructure Upgrades Will Improve Connectivity Despite Integration Risks
The consensus price target for Liberty Broadband has declined, primarily reflecting a lower future P/E multiple, resulting in a revised fair value of $99. What's in the News Liberty Broadband completed the repurchase of 58,804,650 shares (34.17%) for $8,115.32 million under its ongoing buyback program; no shares were repurchased from April 1 to June 30, 2025.
Critical Debt Management And Mobile Profitability Propel Charter And GCI Forward
Initiatives in strategic debt management and efficient cost controls are set to enhance Liberty Broadband's net margins and EBITDA.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Liberty Broadband makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 0 | -2,362 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 0 | -2,331 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 261 | 1,145 | 152 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | -230 | 977 | -43 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | -245 | 789 | -42 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 0 | 796 | 50 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 250 | 728 | 140 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 981 | 803 | 432 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 980 | 860 | 428 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 0 | 648 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 981 | 661 | 437 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 989 | 814 | 443 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 983 | 1,027 | 441 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 975 | 1,257 | 432 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 974 | 1,466 | 434 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 976 | 1,388 | 433 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 979 | 979 | 438 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 988 | 732 | 442 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 778 | 610 | 364 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 532 | 442 | 272 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 294 | 458 | 173 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 51 | 398 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 16 | 225 | 46 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 16 | 184 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 16 | 124 | 34 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 15 | 117 | 33 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 14 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 14 | 72 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 14 | 71 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 22 | 70 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 22 | 2,116 | 23 | 2 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 22 | 2,047 | 24 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 22 | 2,033 | 25 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 13 | 2,034 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 8 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 9 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 30 | 925 | 31 | 10 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 31 | 917 | 35 | 10 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 77 | 843 | 38 | 12 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 72 | 820 | 38 | 13 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 82 | -78 | 40 | 14 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 91 | -50 | 43 | 17 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 59 | -69 | 42 | 17 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 61 | -81 | 40 | 19 |
Quality Earnings: LBRD.K is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: LBRD.K is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LBRD.K is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 28.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare LBRD.K's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: LBRD.K is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LBRD.K has a negative Return on Equity (-40.05%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 11:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Liberty Broadband Corporation is covered by 9 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |
| Mark Miller | Benchmark Company |
| Samuel McHugh | BNP Paribas |