Liberty Global plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides video, broadband Internet, fixed-line telephony, mobile, and other communications services to residential customers and businesses in Europe. It offers video services, including digital video programming and audio services starting with a basic video service, video-on-demand, electronic programming guide, various premium channel packages, digital video recorders, various mobile applications, and set-top boxes. The company provides entertainment, sports, movies, documentaries, lifestyles, news, adult, children, and ethnic and foreign channels. It also offers Wi-Fi and Internet services, such as email, address book, and parental controls; security; online storage solutions and Web spaces; and Connect Box, a connectivity device that delivers in-home Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, it offers community Wi-Fi via routers in home, which provides access to the Internet; public Wi-Fi access points in train stations, hotels, bars, restaurants, and other public places. In addition, the company provides circuit-switched telephony services; and mobile services comprising voice, short message service, and Internet access. Further, it offers voice, advanced data, video, wireless, cloud-based services, and mobile and converged fixed-mobile services to small or home offices, small businesses, and medium and large enterprises, as well as on a wholesale basis to other operators. Liberty Global plc was founded in 2004 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone720-875-5800
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$15.05 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
OptionableNot Optionable
Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Global's stock symbol?
Liberty Global trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LBTYB."
How will Liberty Global's stock buyback program work?
Liberty Global announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Monday, April 10th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
When is Liberty Global's next earnings date?
Has Liberty Global been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about LBTYB stock has trended positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Liberty Global earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Liberty Global's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Liberty Global include Rogers Communications (RCI), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global (LBTYK), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), Altice USA (ATUS), Discovery Communications (DISCA), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), DISH Network (DISH), Viacom (VIAB), Shaw Communications (SJR), Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Roku (ROKU) and Cable One (CABO).
Who are Liberty Global's key executives?
Liberty Global's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael Thomas Fries, Vice Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 56)
- Mr. Charles H. R. Bracken, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Bryan H. Hall, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 56)
- Mr. Diederik Karsten, Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Officer (Age 63)
- Mr. Balan Nair, Pres & CEO of Latin American and Caribbean operation (Age 53)
How do I buy shares of Liberty Global?
Shares of LBTYB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Liberty Global's stock price today?
One share of LBTYB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.27.
How big of a company is Liberty Global?
Liberty Global has a market capitalization of $19.05 billion and generates $15.05 billion in revenue each year.
What is Liberty Global's official website?
How can I contact Liberty Global?
Liberty Global's mailing address is 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO, 80112. The company can be reached via phone at 720-875-5800 or via email at [email protected]
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