Liberty Global Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Liberty Global does not have a record of paying a dividend.
Key information
n/a
Dividend yield
3.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | n/a |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
No updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 11
LBTY.A: Media Assets And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Share Performance
Liberty Global's updated analyst price target has shifted from $28.41 to $22.74, reflecting recent revisions to growth, margins, discount rate, and P/E assumptions that analysts have been adjusting following the latest company results. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a series of upward revisions to Liberty Global's price targets, suggesting that some bullish analysts see improved alignment between the current valuation framework and the latest company results.
Narrative Update • Apr 27
LBTY.A: Fiber And Sports Assets Expansion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Liberty Global higher to $15.92 from $15.89, pointing to refreshed models that reflect updated discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in line with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent target moves around Liberty Global have been incremental, but they give a clearer view of how the Street is thinking about valuation, execution and growth after the latest company results.Narrative Update • Apr 12
LBTY.A: Fiber Expansion Deals And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Liberty Global's updated analyst price target ticks higher to about $15.89, with analysts citing refreshed forecasts around revenue growth, profit margins, and expected future P/E levels following recent company results and revised research assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates frame Liberty Global as a name where analysts are fine tuning expectations rather than making wholesale changes, with modestly higher price targets tied to refreshed models after the latest results.Narrative Update • Mar 29
LBTY.A: Fiber Deals And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts recently raised their price target on Liberty Global to $14 from $13, reflecting updated forecasts and valuation work following the latest company results, along with modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the move to a US$14 price target as aligned with updated valuation work that reflects the latest company results, suggesting that current pricing screens as broadly in line with their fair value range.Narrative Update • Mar 15
LBTY.A: Future Fiber Deals And Cash Returns Will Support Upside
Narrative Update on Liberty Global Analysts have nudged their price target on Liberty Global higher to $14 from $13, reflecting updated forecasts and valuation work following the latest company results. Analyst Commentary Analyst research around the new US$14 price target centers on updated forecasts and valuation work after the latest company results, with views divided between potential upside and execution risk.Narrative Update • Mar 01
LBTY.A: Future Infrastructure Deals And Cash Returns Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Liberty Global up by $1 to $14, citing refreshed forecasts and valuation work following the latest company results. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the updated US$14 price target as a reflection of refreshed modeling work after the latest results, rather than a major shift in view.Narrative Update • Feb 15
LBTY.A: Irish Mobile Acquisition Will Strengthen Position And Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Liberty Global higher to about $28.41 from roughly $27.81, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Joint owners of Virgin Media O2, which includes Liberty Global, agreed to purchase UK fiber network operator Netomnia, according to the Financial Times (Periodical, FT).Analysis Article • Jan 14
Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 17
LBTY.A: Future Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Support Upside Post Leadership Shift
Analysts have raised their price target on Liberty Global by $2 to $13, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, and long term growth and profitability expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent target revisions suggest that bullish analysts see the updated $13 price target as better reflecting Liberty Global's underlying asset base and cash flow potential, particularly as assumptions around long term growth and discount rates are recalibrated.Analysis Article • Dec 09
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Liberty Global Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Shares
There wouldn't be many who think Liberty Global Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x is...Narrative Update • Dec 03
LBTY.A: Future Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Liberty Global to approximately $15.63 from about $15.57, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a higher anticipated future earnings multiple, despite a somewhat higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a cautiously constructive stance on Liberty Global, with price targets edging higher alongside expectations for improved long term fundamentals.Narrative Update • Nov 02
LBTY.A: Leadership Transition Will Unlock Renewed Confidence For Shares
Narrative Update on Liberty Global Analysts have increased their price target for Liberty Global to $13 from $12.50, reflecting updated projections following the company’s latest quarterly results. Analyst Commentary Analysts have weighed in on Liberty Global's performance and outlook following the release of its second quarter report.Analysis Article • Sep 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Is Using Debt Extensively
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Sep 05
European Broadband Upgrades And Fiber Expansion Will Unlock Future Value
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio remaining effectively unchanged, there is little fundamental shift in analyst outlook for Liberty Global, resulting in the consensus price target holding steady at $15.22. What's in the News Liberty Global is offering voluntary redundancy packages to over a third of its workforce, targeting approximately 800 of 1,900 direct staff across offices in London, Denver, and Amsterdam (Financial Times).Analysis Article • Jun 11
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Liberty Global Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Low P/S
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Telecom industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...Analysis Article • Apr 10
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A)?
Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement...
New Narrative • Mar 20
Spinning Off Sunrise And Leveraging AI Will Unlock Value, But Execution Risks Could Hinder Earnings
Strategic spin-off of Sunrise and UK fiber investments aim to enhance shareholder value through dividend potential, revenue growth, and improved competitive positioning.Analysis Article • Mar 15
Health Check: How Prudently Does Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Use Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Analysts Are Reducing Their Forecasts For This Year
One thing we could say about the analysts on Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) - they aren't optimistic, having...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$26.49
Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A)?
Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of...Analysis Article • Sep 24
Health Check: How Prudently Does Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Use Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 06
There's Reason For Concern Over Liberty Global Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Price
There wouldn't be many who think Liberty Global Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x is worth...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Liberty Global's estimated fair value is US$28.16 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Liberty Global...Analysis Article • Jul 28
Liberty Global Ltd. Beat Analyst Profit Forecasts, And Analysts Have New Estimates
Investors in Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.6% to close at US$19.40...Analysis Article • May 25
What Liberty Global Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) P/S Is Not Telling You
It's not a stretch to say that Liberty Global Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x right...Analysis Article • May 05
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A)
Key Insights Liberty Global's estimated fair value is US$15.79 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$16.74...Analysis Article • Apr 17
At US$16.33, Is It Time To Put Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) On Your Watch List?
While Liberty Global Ltd. ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Investors Interested In Liberty Global Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Revenues
It's not a stretch to say that Liberty Global Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:LBTY.A ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x seems...Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if LBTY.A's dividends per share have been stable in the past.
Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if LBTY.A's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Liberty Global Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (LBTY.A) | n/a |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Telecom) | 5.2% |
| Analyst forecast (LBTY.A) (up to 3 years) | 0% |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate LBTY.A's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate LBTY.A's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate LBTY.A's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as LBTY.A has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 21:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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 Global Ltd. is covered by 28 analysts. 9 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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| Maurice Patrick | Barclays |
| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |
| Shekhan Ali | Berenberg |