Liberty Broadband (LBRDA)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $48.47 | Market Cap: $6.9 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
Liberty Broadband (LBRDA)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $48.47Market Cap: $6.9 BilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.5% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -114% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 71x |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 108% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.6% | |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26% | Key risksLBRDA key risks include [1] its overwhelming dependence on the performance of Charter Communications, Show more. | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Wireless Services. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.5% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 108% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Wireless Services. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -114% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 71x |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.6% |
| Key risksLBRDA key risks include [1] its overwhelming dependence on the performance of Charter Communications, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
LBRDA Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points highlighting why Liberty Broadband (LBRDA) stock moved by -20.2% during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Liberty Broadband's Q3 2025 Earnings Significantly Missed Expectations.
The company reported a substantial miss on its third-quarter 2025 earnings, with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of -$13.34 against an expected $1.20, and revenue of $257 million, falling short of the $267.7 million forecast. This significant underperformance indicated challenges in meeting market expectations.
2. A Large Non-Cash Impairment Charge Impacted Operating Loss.
In the third quarter of 2025, Liberty Broadband recorded a considerable non-cash impairment charge of $525 million on indefinite-lived intangible assets. This charge directly contributed to a negative impact on the company's operating loss.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| LBRDA Return | 27% | 2% | -53% | 6% | -8% | -34% | -61% |
| Peers Return | 37% | 19% | -48% | -8% | -9% | -29% | -49% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| LBRDA Win Rate | 67% | 58% | 25% | 42% | 50% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 52% | 35% | 50% | 40% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| LBRDA Max Drawdown | -30% | -11% | -57% | -7% | -40% | -40% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -32% | -12% | -55% | -25% | -29% | -45% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CHTR, CMCSA, CABO, WOW. See LBRDA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | LBRDA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -63.0% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 170.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -36.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 57.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 137 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -33.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 51.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 395 days | 120 days |
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In The Past
Liberty Broadband's stock fell -63.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/2/2021. A -63.0% loss requires a 170.0% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -5.0% | -5.0% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.5% | -1.5% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.3% | 1.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -29.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -5.0% | -5.0% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.5% | -1.5% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.3% | 1.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -29.8% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 48.44 |
| Mkt Cap | 6.9 |
| Rev LTM | 1,543 |
| Op Inc LTM | 402 |
| FCF LTM | 298 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 309 |
| CFO LTM | 585 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 638 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 1.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 0.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | -1.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.0% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 18.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 18.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 25.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 23.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 7.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 6.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 6.9 |
| P/S | 0.7 |
| P/EBIT | 3.7 |
| P/E | 5.1 |
| P/CFO | 3.5 |
| Total Yield | 8.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 8.0% |
| D/E | 2.5 |
| Net D/E | 2.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 3M Rtn | -21.0% |
| 6M Rtn | -9.7% |
| 12M Rtn | -39.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | -31.2% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 3.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -20.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -22.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -51.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -113.9% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI Holdings | 981 | 969 | 970 | 34 | |
| Corporate and other | 0 | 6 | 18 | 17 | |
| Charter | 54,022 | 51,682 | 48,097 | 45,764 | |
| Eliminate equity method affiliate | -54,022 | -51,682 | -48,097 | -45,764 | |
| Skyhook | 15 | ||||
| Total | 981 | 975 | 988 | 51 | 15 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI Holdings | 361 | 358 | 354 | ||
| Litigation settlement, net of recoveries | 0 | -67 | -95 | ||
| Corporate and other | -24 | -31 | -49 | -22 | |
| Stock-based compensation | -34 | -37 | -41 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | -230 | -262 | -267 | ||
| Charter | 21,335 | 20,301 | |||
| Eliminate equity method affiliate | -21,335 | -20,301 | |||
| Skyhook | -7 | ||||
| Total | 73 | -39 | -98 | -29 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and other | 12,301 | 11,764 | 13,517 | 17,696 | 12,238 |
| GCI Holdings | 3,340 | 3,378 | 3,451 | 3,677 | |
| Charter | 144,523 | 142,491 | 144,206 | 148,188 | |
| Eliminate equity method affiliate | -144,523 | -142,491 | -144,206 | -148,188 | |
| Skyhook | 18 | ||||
| Total | 15,641 | 15,142 | 16,968 | 21,373 | 12,256 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 2/28/2025 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 11/7/2024 | 1.0% | -6.9% | -19.3% |
| 8/8/2024 | -0.3% | -2.8% | -8.1% |
| 5/8/2024 | -2.4% | -0.2% | -1.8% |
| 2/16/2024 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -4.9% |
| 11/3/2023 | -1.6% | -3.7% | -12.2% |
| 8/4/2023 | 0.4% | 2.4% | -2.6% |
| 5/2/2023 | -0.4% | -5.4% | -8.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| # Negative | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| Median Positive | 1.0% | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| Median Negative | -0.4% | -3.3% | -7.5% |
| Max Positive | 2.5% | 12.3% | 6.6% |
| Max Negative | -2.4% | -9.2% | -19.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2162024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11032023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5022023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2172023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2252022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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