Liberty Latin America Ltd.
- Open
- 8.46
- Day high
- 8.64
- Day low
- 8.46
- Prev close
- 8.56
- Volume
- 347K
- Mkt cap
- $1.7B
- P/E (TTM)
- —
- EPS (TTM)
- —
- P/B
- 3.2
- P/S
- 0.4
- Yield
- —
- Per share
- —
- ▲Insiders net buying $37.4M over the last 3 months (24 open-market buys, 1 sale)
- ◆Cluster buying — multiple insiders bought within days
- 🏛Institutions accumulating (13F)
Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA) is a Communication Services company listed on NASDAQ. The stock is up 77% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 24 open-market buys and 1 sale (SEC Form 4).
Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LILA) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
LILA earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $-0.00 | $-0.13 | -2713.9% | $1.1B | +0.7% |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.03 | $-0.11 | -479.3% | $1.1B | -0.8% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $-0.04 | $-0.04 | +0.0% | $1.2B | +1.4% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $-0.06 | $0.02 | +132.1% | $1.1B | -2.8% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.01 | $-2.12 | -17335.8% | $1.1B | -1.4% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.19 | $-0.90 | -573.7% | $1.2B | +0.7% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $-0.04 | $-0.49 | -1300.0% | $1.2B | -0.9% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $-0.12 | $0.29 | +341.7% | $1.1B | -0.5% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | $0.23 | $0.59 | +160.5% | $1.2B | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | $0.09 | $-2.10 | -2433.3% | $1.2B | +0.2% |
| May 4, 2022 | $0.12 | $0.36 | +200.0% | $1.2B | -2.6% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | $0.41 | $-0.51 | -224.4% | $1.3B | +5.1% |
LILA insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 6,761 | $8.50 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | BRACKEN CHARLES H Rdirector | Buy | 17,425 | $20.93 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 22,477 | $8.50 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 28,219 | $8.50 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | BRACKEN CHARLES H Rdirector | Sell | 42,975 | $8.57 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 29,873 | $8.50 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 73,455 | $20.42 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 97,955 | $8.47 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MALONE JOHN C10 percent owner, other: Director Emeritus | Buy | 15,749 | $20.40 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Nair Balandirector, officer: President and CEO | Tax | 54 | $7.32 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | WINTER JOHN Mofficer: SVP, CLO AND SECRETARY | Grant | 663 | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | NOYES CHRISTOPHER Jofficer: SVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Tax | 93 | $7.32 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Hussain Aamirofficer: SVP, CT&PO | Grant | 833 | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | WINTER JOHN Mofficer: SVP, CLO AND SECRETARY | Tax | 47 | $7.32 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Nair Balandirector, officer: President and CEO | Grant | 803 | — |
Source: LILA SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 18, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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Overview
Liberty Latin America Ltd. (NASDAQ:LILA) is a telecommunications company incorporated in 2017 and based in Hamilton, Bermuda. The company emerged from the restructuring of Cable & Wireless Communications and has grown through strategic acquisitions to become a major telecommunications provider across Latin America and the Caribbean. Liberty Latin America operates in approximately 20 countries, serving both residential and business customers with a comprehensive suite of communications and entertainment services under various local brands including C&W, VTR, Liberty Puerto Rico, Flow, and Móvil.
Business
Liberty Latin America operates in the telecommunications services industry, providing essential communication infrastructure and services across Latin America and the Caribbean. The company's core business revolves around delivering fixed broadband internet, mobile telecommunications, cable television, and fixed-line telephony services to both residential consumers and business customers. The telecommunications industry serves as the backbone of modern communication, enabling internet connectivity, voice calls, text messaging, and video streaming services. Liberty Latin America's services allow customers to access the internet at high speeds, make phone calls, watch television programming, and use mobile devices for communication and data consumption. The company operates through five main business segments: 1. C&W Caribbean (approximately 33% of revenue): Provides telecommunications services across multiple Caribbean islands, focusing on both consumer and business markets with strong mobile growth and broadband expansion. 2. Liberty Puerto Rico (approximately 27% of revenue): Offers comprehensive telecommunications services in Puerto Rico, including fixed broadband, mobile, and television services, though this segment has faced integration challenges following acquisitions. 3. C&W Panama (approximately 17% of revenue): Delivers telecommunications services in Panama with particularly strong postpaid mobile subscriber growth and robust profitability margins. 4. Liberty Costa Rica (approximately 14% of revenue): Provides telecommunications services in Costa Rica, showing consistent growth in both mobile and fixed services. 5. Liberty Networks (approximately 10% of revenue): Operates subsea and terrestrial fiber optic cable infrastructure connecting approximately 40 markets, providing wholesale connectivity services to other telecommunications providers and enterprise customers. The company also operates a significant fiber optic network infrastructure, with 97% of its fixed footprint now capable of delivering gigabit internet speeds, positioning it well for high-speed broadband demand.
Revenue model
Liberty Latin America generates revenue through multiple streams within the telecommunications sector. The primary revenue model consists of monthly subscription fees from residential customers for bundled services including broadband internet, cable television, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services. Business customers pay for enterprise-grade connectivity services, data center hosting, managed IT solutions, and specialized telecommunications infrastructure. The company's Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) strategy represents a key revenue driver, where customers subscribe to bundled packages combining fixed broadband and mobile services. This approach increases average revenue per user and reduces customer churn, as customers are less likely to switch providers when using multiple integrated services. FMC penetration has reached over 30% in successful markets. Mobile services generate revenue through monthly postpaid plans and prepaid top-ups, with the company focusing on higher-value postpaid subscribers who provide more predictable recurring revenue. Wholesale network services through Liberty Networks generate revenue by providing connectivity infrastructure to other telecommunications companies and large enterprise customers. Several factors influence Liberty Latin America's profitability margins. Positive margin drivers include the company's extensive fiber optic network infrastructure that provides competitive advantages in delivering high-speed services, economies of scale from serving multiple markets with shared infrastructure, and the ability to implement selective price increases in markets with limited competition. The focus on postpaid mobile subscribers and FMC bundles also improves revenue quality and reduces churn-related costs. Margin pressures come from intense competition in most markets, particularly from established players like Claro and T-Mobile, which can lead to pricing pressure and increased customer acquisition costs. Regulatory changes in telecommunications markets, currency fluctuations across multiple Latin American countries, and the capital-intensive nature of network infrastructure requiring ongoing investments in 5G and fiber upgrades also impact margins. Natural disasters, particularly hurricanes in Caribbean markets, can cause network damage and service disruptions, though the company maintains parametric insurance coverage to mitigate these risks.
Competitive moat
Liberty Latin America possesses a moderate competitive moat primarily derived from its extensive telecommunications infrastructure and regional market positions. The company's most significant advantage lies in its fiber optic network infrastructure, with 97% of its fixed footprint capable of delivering gigabit speeds, creating substantial barriers to entry for competitors who would need to invest billions to replicate similar coverage. The company's subsea cable network connecting approximately 40 markets through Liberty Networks provides a particularly strong moat, as building alternative undersea telecommunications infrastructure requires enormous capital investment and regulatory approvals. This infrastructure serves as critical connectivity backbone for the region, making Liberty Networks a strategic asset with limited direct competition. Regulatory barriers in telecommunications markets provide some protection, as new entrants must obtain spectrum licenses and regulatory approvals that can take years to secure. The company's established relationships with regulators across 20 countries and existing spectrum holdings create advantages over potential new competitors. However, the moat faces significant challenges. Intense competition from well-funded competitors like América Móvil (Claro) and T-Mobile in key markets like Puerto Rico limits pricing power and forces ongoing investment in customer acquisition. The telecommunications industry's rapid technological evolution requires continuous capital investment in network upgrades, 5G deployment, and infrastructure maintenance, which can erode returns on invested capital. Potential disruption could come from satellite internet providers like Starlink, which could bypass traditional terrestrial infrastructure, particularly in underserved markets. Additionally, technological shifts toward software-defined networking and cloud-based services could reduce the value of physical infrastructure assets over time. The company's geographic concentration in Latin America and the Caribbean also exposes it to regional economic volatility and currency risks that could impact long-term competitiveness.
Risks & safety
Liberty Latin America presents moderate to high financial risk with significant leverage but adequate liquidity position. • Debt burden: Debt-to-equity ratio of 7.3x indicates extremely high leverage, with total liabilities of $11.2 billion against total assets of $12.8 billion • Cash position: $654 million in cash and short-term investments provides reasonable liquidity buffer • Cash flow: Positive operating cash flow of $756 million annually, but free cash flow of only $216 million after capital expenditures • Debt maturity: Over 75% of debt now maturing in 2032 and beyond following recent refinancing, reducing near-term refinancing risk • Current ratio: 1.04x indicates tight short-term liquidity position • Valuation metrics: EV/EBITDA of 9.1x appears reasonable for telecommunications sector, P/B ratio of 1.1x suggests modest premium to book value • Profitability concerns: Persistent net losses with -$627 million net income in 2024, though EBITDA remains positive at $965 million • Integration risks: Ongoing challenges in Puerto Rico operations following acquisitions could impact cash generation
Recent development
Over the past few years, Liberty Latin America has undergone significant strategic transformation focused on network infrastructure upgrades and operational integration. The company has invested heavily in fiber optic network expansion, achieving 97% gigabit-ready coverage across its fixed footprint and launching 5G services in key markets including Panama, Costa Rica, and the Cayman Islands. The most significant recent development has been the complex integration of acquired operations in Puerto Rico, including the migration of customers from AT&T and EchoStar/DISH networks. While this integration has created substantial operational challenges and subscriber losses, management expects the Puerto Rico business to achieve $45 million in monthly EBITDA by 2025 as integration synergies materialize and operational efficiency improves. Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) has emerged as a central strategic initiative, with the company developing integrated service bundles that combine broadband, mobile, and television services. This strategy has achieved over 30% penetration in successful markets and serves as a key differentiator against competitors while reducing customer churn. The company has also pursued selective geographic expansion, including investments in Peru's fiber business and partnerships for new subsea cable infrastructure development. Capital allocation strategy has emphasized aggressive share buybacks, with over $300 million in equity repurchases, reflecting management's confidence in the business while also addressing the stock's perceived undervaluation. Recent operational improvements include cost reduction initiatives across all segments, digital transformation of customer acquisition channels, and the implementation of loyalty programs to reduce churn. The company has also completed significant debt refinancing, extending maturity profiles and reducing near-term refinancing risks.
LILA company profile · for informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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