Liberty Global plc (LBTYB)

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Liberty Global plc (LBTYB) is up 11.7% since the beginning of the year. At $13 per share, LBTYB is trading 54.5% below its 52-week high of $29. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LBTYB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $475.

Liberty Global plc (LBTYB) has returned 11.72% so far this year and 37.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LBTYB has returned -7.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2004, LBTYB's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -45.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, LBTYB closed higher 23% of trading days. The best single day was May 1, 2020 with a return of +74.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 13, 2024 at -42.6%.

Liberty Global plc has an annualized alpha of 8.23%, beta of 0.38, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2004.

• This stock participated in 118.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.67% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.38 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LBTYB ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Liberty Global plc provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Liberty Global plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Liberty Global plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Liberty Global plc was 81.49%, occurring on May 13, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Liberty Global plc drawdown is 73.30%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Liberty Global plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Liberty Global plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.