NASDAQ$LBTYA
Liberty Global A · Q2 2022 earnings
Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Liberty Global's financial performance remained stable across FMC markets, with VMO2 demonstrating continued Adjusted EBITDA growth. Strategic advancements in fixed network strategies were executed, and the stock buyback program was expanded, reaffirming full-year guidance.
Liberty Global reported stable revenue across its FMC markets, driven by price adjustments. VMO2's growth was a highlight, and the company is focused on innovation and network development. Liberty Global increased its 2022 buyback program by $400 million to approximately $1.7 billion and reiterated all full-year guidance targets.
- Stable to growing revenue across FMC markets and continued Adjusted EBITDA growth at VMO2.
- Price adjustments, merger synergies, and continued innovation are expected to support robust operational trends.
- Executing on long-term fixed network strategies with Telenet announcing NetCo partnership in Belgium, and fiber plans progressing in the U.K. and Ireland.
- Stock buyback accelerating with announcement to increase 2022 program by $400 million to ~$1.7 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Liberty Global · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.75B
Forward guidance
Liberty Global is reiterating all of its original, full-year guidance metrics, including $1.7 billion of Full Company Distributable Cash Flow.
Tailwinds
- Demand for connectivity remains high.
- Well positioned to execute on strategic and financial goals.
- Focus on product innovation and offering the best value for customers.
- Proactively addressing the impacts on costs while supporting network investments.
- Realization of synergies is expected to continue driving cash flow growth.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2022
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.2%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
37 / 64 earnings
Positive
+16.9%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-11.6%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.8% | +6.1% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +16.9% | +15.1% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.6% | -0.6% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -11.6% | -14.6% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.1% | +2.5% | +5.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.3% | -1.9% | +29.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.3% | +7.0% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.6% | +8.1% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.8% | -0.8% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.3% | +5.5% | +4.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.4% | -2.4% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.1% | -9.3% | -9.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.3% | -3.6% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.4% | +4.4% | +17.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.5% | +0.9% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.4% | +5.3% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.4% | -1.4% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.5% | -0.8% | -6.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.9% | +4.1% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.6% | +3.8% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.6% | +4.6% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.4% | +1.8% | +28.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.2% | -4.4% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.3% | -0.3% | +7.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.2% | -4.7% | -19.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.1% | -2.5% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.0% | +3.7% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.6% | -1.3% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.1% | +3.3% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.2% | -6.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.4% | -2.4% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.8% | -10.0% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.8% | -6.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.5% | -0.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.3% | -1.7% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -7.8% | -11.6% | -11.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.1% | +3.5% | +5.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.7% | +4.0% | -6.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.1% | -3.0% | +1.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.5% | — | — |
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