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Liberty Global (LBTYA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Liberty Global (LBTYA) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +59% from a year earlier and +64% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -0.9%, net earnings $548M (28.5% of revenue).
Liberty Global, Q3 2026: revenue $1.9B (+59% year over year), operating margin -0.9%, net earnings $548M, operating cash flow $606M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | +64% | +59% |
| Operating profit | −$18.1M | -703% | — |
| Net earnings | $548M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $606M | +162% | +101% |
| Free cash flow | $185M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.9B in Q3 2026, up 59% year over year and up 64% from the previous quarter. Broadband internet was the largest line at 20% of revenue. Video added $0.17B year over year (up 113%), 24% of the total change. Other revenue declined 4%.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.02B, an operating margin of -0.9%. Total costs grew 60% against revenue growth of 59%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+65%). Net earnings were $0.46B.
Operating cash flow was $0.61B (up 101% year over year), 111% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.53B of depreciation and amortization and $0.06B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.53B. Capital expenditures of $0.42B left free cash flow of $0.18B.
Questions
What was Liberty Global's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Liberty Global (LBTYA) reported revenue of $1.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +59% from a year earlier and +64% from the quarter before.
Was Liberty Global profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $18.1M (-0.9% of revenue) and net earnings $548M.
Source: Liberty Global 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.