Mar 31, 2021

Liberty Global Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a mixed performance with revenue growth offset by EBITDA decline, driven by strategic investments and COVID-19 impacts.

Key Takeaways

Liberty Global reported a 25.7% increase in revenue to $3,615.3 million, driven by acquisitions and favorable FX movements. Net earnings increased by 41.5% to $1,440.3 million. However, rebased Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 1.7% to $1,367.3 million, impacted by costs to capture and COVID-19.

Revenue increased by 25.7% YoY on a reported basis and 0.2% on a rebased basis.

Net earnings increased by 41.5% YoY to $1,440.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.9% YoY on a reported basis but decreased 1.7% on a rebased basis.

Fixed Mobile Convergence penetration increased to 29%.

Total Revenue
$3.62B
Previous year: $2.88B
+25.7%
EPS
$2.37
Previous year: $1.5
+58.0%
Cash Liquidity
$5.8B
Debt Balance
$30.9B
Previous year: $26.9B
+14.9%
Gross Profit
$2.5B
Previous year: $2.02B
+24.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$929M
Previous year: $5.44B
-82.9%
Free Cash Flow
$93.1M
Previous year: -$317M
-129.4%
Total Assets
$57.4B
Previous year: $47.3B
+21.6%

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Liberty Global Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company reaffirmed its original, full-year guidance metrics, including $1.35 billion of Adjusted Free Cash Flow, representing 26% YoY growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirming all original, full-year guidance metrics
  • Targeting $1.35 billion of Adjusted Free Cash Flow
  • Expecting 26% YoY growth in Adjusted Free Cash Flow
  • Strong balance sheet with $2.9 billion of cash
  • Balance sheet with $5.8 billion of liquidity

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income