Liberty Global Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Liberty Global reported Q4 2024 revenue of $1.1232 billion, marking a 9.7% increase YoY. Earnings from continuing operations surged 169.4% to $2.3342 billion. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with nearly $3 billion in total liquidity and repurchased $700 million in shares. However, operating income and EBITDA faced slight declines due to higher operating expenses.
Q4 2024 revenue increased 9.7% YoY to $1.1232 billion.
Earnings from continuing operations surged 169.4% YoY to $2.3342 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 3.4% YoY to $247.8 million.
Strong liquidity position with $1.8 billion in cash and $0.7 billion in unused borrowing capacity.
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Forward Guidance
Liberty Global aims to sustain revenue growth, improve adjusted EBITDA, and enhance shareholder returns through continued capital investments in fiber and 5G networks.
Positive Outlook
- Expected growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA in 2025.
- Further expansion of fiber and 5G network coverage.
- Announced a new buyback program of up to 10% of shares outstanding.
- Targeting an additional $500 million to $750 million in asset sales in 2025.
- Strengthened balance sheet with no material debt repayments until 2028.
Challenges Ahead
- Competitive pressures continue to impact customer additions.
- Higher staff-related expenses weighing on margins.
- Declining mobile postpaid ARPU in VodafoneZiggo segment.
- Potential regulatory hurdles for fiber-sharing agreement in Belgium.
- Continued decline in revenue from mobile handset sales.