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Liberty Global

Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in several telecom companies in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty is the owner of the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile-network-operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.

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Juniper Networks and Liberty Global successfully complete proof-of-concept for enhanced multi-cloud experience, showcasing cost-efficient and secure solution.

Juniper, Liberty Global Complete Proof-Of-Concept For Secure Multicloud Connectivity Solution (UPDATED)

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Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA) is set to acquire shares held by Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) in the electric car racing series, Formula E.

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Deutsche Bank analyst Robert Grindle maintains Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $23 to $20.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Liberty Global, Lowers Price Target to $20

Editor&#8217;s Note: In Paragraph one, added the details on the media reports circulating about JNPR-HPE deal.
Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNPR#NYSE">JNPR</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Tuesday. In JNPR-HPE deal related news, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) is reportedly scheduled to meet with the DOJ on Tuesday to discuss the deal. Media reports circulate that the regulatory appears to be leaning toward a lawsuit to block the deal.
In another development, the company, along with Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>), disclosed that they have successfully completed a joint proof-of-concept (POC) to enhance user <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43258523/liberty-global-and-juniper-networks-collaborate-to-demonstrate-seamless-cloud-connections" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">experience across multi-cloud environments</a>.
The POC showcased a cost-efficient, software-programmable, and secure solution for seamless connectivity across diverse cloud environments.
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Built on Juniper Cloud Interlink, it automates hybrid multi-cloud networking across public cloud, on-premises, and co-located data centers.
Currently in advanced development within Juniper Beyond Labs, this innovation aims to enhance user experience-led networking.
The POC marks a key advancement for Liberty Global&#8217;s technology team in simplifying multicloud connectivity.
Juniper Cloud Interlink was tested for secure, reliable, provider- and location-agnostic hybrid multicloud networking.
Juniper Cloud Interlink Gateways were deployed in an AWS Outpost at Liberty Global&#8217;s Reading, U.K. site and in regional cloud environments from AWS and Google.
Raj Yavatkar, SVP and CTO at Juniper Networks, said, &#8221;In this POC we were able to show how Liberty Global could deploy Juniper Cloud Interlink to fully align cloud-based network access for applications and services to user expectations—yielding a secure, assured experience.&#8221;
&#8221;It is also a perfect example of the important work done in Juniper Beyond Labs, helping us to anticipate our customers&#8217; challenges and develop solutions that can shape the future of networking.&#8221;
Yesterday, the company unveiled the 2025 evolution of its Juniper Partner Advantage (JPA) program, aimed at equipping partners with resources, support, and strategic guidance to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43225184/juniper-networks-announces-juniper-partner-advantage-2025-to-accelerate-partner-growth-and-profita" rel="noreferrer noopener"> expand opportunities and enhance profitability</a>.
Juniper Networks will release preliminary financial results for the quarter ended <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42902276" rel="noreferrer noopener">December 31, 2024, on February 4.</a>
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.juniper.net%2F&amp;esheet=54191739&amp;newsitemid=20250128078654&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Juniper+Networks&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9de4eb2bc1b87378f5cdae77798441e5">Juniper Networks</a>&#xAE; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNPR#NYSE">JNPR</a>), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networks, and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libertyglobal.com%2F&amp;esheet=54191739&amp;newsitemid=20250128078654&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Liberty+Global&amp;index=2&amp;md5=58ac68a8c8c456b60e23f1a0f881ca6b">Liberty Global</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>, LBTYB and LBTYK))), one of the world's leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, today announced the successful completion of a joint proof-of-concept (POC) designed to deliver a high-quality seamless user experience for customers with data and applications spread across multiple cloud environments.

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Juniper and Liberty Global Team Up to Streamline Multi-Cloud Solutions for Seamless Data Access

Deutsche Bank analyst Robert Grindle maintains Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $38 to $23.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Liberty Global, Lowers Price Target to $23

Barclays analyst Maurice Patrick maintains Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $20 to $12.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Liberty Global, Lowers Price Target to $12

Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan reiterates Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $27 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Liberty Global, Maintains $27 Price Target

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(3.95) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.69) by 472.46 percent. This is a 351.59 percent decrease over earnings of $1.57 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.94 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.91 billion by 1.31 percent. This is a 4.31 percent increase over sales of $1.85 billion the same period last year.

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Liberty Global Q3 EPS $(3.95) Misses $(0.69) Estimate, Sales $1.94B Beat $1.91B Estimate

After the spin-off, Sunrise will be an independent, separate publicly traded Swiss company and Liberty Global will continue to own and operate its businesses in Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, the U.K. and the Netherlands.

Liberty Global Reveals Key Sunrise Spin Dates; Special Meeting Of Shareholders In Connection With 100% Spin-off Of Sunrise Will Be Held On October 25, 2024

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $28.5, a high estimate of $34.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 0.6% increase from the previous average price target of $28.33.
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<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Liberty Global is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Robert Grindle</td>
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<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
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<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
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<td>Maurice Patrick</td>
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<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
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<td>Buy</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Liberty Global. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Liberty Global compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Liberty Global's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBTYA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Liberty Global analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Liberty Global</h2>
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in several telecom companies in the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty is the owner of the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile-network-operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
<h3>Liberty Global: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Liberty Global showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.11% as of 31 March, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Liberty Global's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 26.22%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Liberty Global's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 2.72%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Liberty Global's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.23%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Liberty Global's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.94.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Liberty Global

Deutsche Bank analyst Robert Grindle maintains Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $33 to $34.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Liberty Global, Raises Price Target to $34

The agreement covers the network service provider operations offered by Liberty Global through its various brands -- including its mobile, broadband and pay-TV services.&nbsp;

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Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan maintains Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Liberty Global, Lowers Price Target to $27

Liberty Global <a href="https://workspace.refinitiv.com/web/apps/quotewebapi?RIC=LBTYA.O">LBTYA.O</a> has explored selling a stake in its Swiss telecoms operator Sunrise ahead of a planned spin-off later this year, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Talks have taken place with several investors including Swiss family offices on the matter, two of the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Liberty Global, set up by U.S. cable pioneer John Malone, <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nFWN3F11OF">announced</a> in February it would spin off Sunrise to shareholders on the SIX Swiss exchange in the second half of this year. In early May, Liberty Global said the plan to spin-off Sunrise was on track for the fourth quarter.
JP Morgan and UBS, which are advising on the spin-off plans, are leading the search for investors, according to the people. Both banks declined to comment.
A spokesperson for Liberty Global declined to comment on ongoing conversations with investors but said it remains committed to injecting 1.5 billion Swiss francs from Liberty Global's balance sheet into Sunrise before the spin off to reduce leverage.
He added that there is a "high degree of conviction in the value of the business, evidenced by the commitment to a minimum dividend of 240 million Swiss francs." A spokesperson for Sunrise declined to comment and referred questions to Liberty Global.
Former Credit Suisse CEO Thomas Gottstein had wanted to be involved in the spin-off, according to local press reports. In February, a spokesperson for Gottstein said the former banker hoped to use his advisory firm to find investors willing to buy shares before Sunrise`s listing.
A spokesperson for Gottstein declined to comment to Reuters on the matter.
Any deal could value Sunrise, which is the second-largest Swiss telecoms provider behind state-controlled Swisscom <a href="https://workspace.refinitiv.com/web/apps/quotewebapi?RIC=SCMN.S">SCMN.S</a>, at an enterprise value in the range of 8 to 9 billion Swiss francs ($8.91 billion), the first two people said. Liberty Global took Sunrise off the stock market in 2020 for 6.8 billion Swiss francs.
The rationale for selling a stake in Sunrise could help with managing any shares that are sold by Liberty shareholders in the wake of the spin, so-called flowback, one of the two people and a third person said.
Some of Liberty Global's shareholders may not want to own a telecoms company operating solely in Switzerland, and those share sales could be lessened if investors were to commit to buying packages of shares in advance, the people said.
However, negotiations with some Swiss family offices have slowed recently on concerns around Sunrise's high level of debt and Liberty Global's valuation expectations for this business, the first person said.
Sunrise's net debt at the end of the first quarter 2024 was 5.53 billion euros, and the ratio of net debt to annualized earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was 5.13.

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"Liberty Global Weighs Stake Sale In Swiss Telecom Unit Sunrise, Sources Say" - Reuters News

Liberty Global (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lbtya#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) is set to acquire shares held by Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wbd#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) in the electric car racing series, Formula E. This acquisition will increase Liberty Global&#39;s ownership in Formula E to 65%, granting it a controlling interest in the rapidly growing motorsport and, therefore, aid the long-term growth of the company. 
Formula E is the only FIA-sanctioned electric world motor racing championship and the world&#39;s top-rated ESG sport. It is also unique for being the only net zero carbon sport from its inception. Now in its 10th season, the Formula E Championship features 16 races across four continents in some of the world&#39;s most iconic cities, making it one of the premier sporting events globally. 
With nearly 400 million fans worldwide, Formula E has attracted top-tier motorsport teams and talent. The championship currently hosts 11 teams and 22 drivers, including renowned names, such as Jaguar, Porsche, Maserati, McLaren and Nissan. At the recent Monaco E-Prix, Formula E unveiled its next-generation car, the Gen3 Evo, which can accelerate to 60mph in just 1.82 seconds, outperforming current Formula 1 cars by around 30%. 
The acquisition is pending regulatory approval and is expected to close before the end of the year. Once finalized, Liberty Global&#39;s increased stake will solidify its influence in the world&#39;s fastest-growing motorsport, enhancing its long-term prospects and impact in the electric racing arena.
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<h3>Liberty Global Ltd Price and Consensus</h3>
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<h3>Liberty Global Exhibits Bright Prospects Despite Stiff Competition</h3>
LBTYA is poised for bright prospects through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Recently, Liberty Global also launched a collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acn#NYSE">ACN</a>) to enhance connectivity solutions for U.K. businesses. 
This initiative aims to strengthen the U.K.&#39;s Mobile Private Network market by leveraging Virgin Media O2&#39;s 5G private network capabilities and Accenture&#39;s expertise in 5G applications across various industries. The collaboration is expected to deliver innovative and adaptable connectivity solutions, meeting the evolving needs of U.K. enterprises. 
Moreover, Liberty Global and Warner Bros. Discovery have successfully sold All3Media, the U.K.&#39;s largest independent TV production company, to RedBird IMI for $1.45 billion. With regulatory approvals secured, this deal underscores LBTYA&#39;s ability to capitalize on valuable media assets. These strategic moves reflect Liberty Global&#39;s commitment to expanding its influence and driving the long-term growth of the company. 
In the first quarter of 2024, total revenues increased 4.1% year over year to $1.945 billion, driven by a year-over-year increase in revenues in Belgium, Switzerland and Central. The company&#39;s profit from continuing operations in first-quarter 2024 amounted to $527 million, up 173.9% year over year. This trend is expected to continue in the upcoming quarters. 
However, Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have lost 2.8% year to date compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector&#39;s decline of 2.4% due to tough competition from giants like Comcast (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmcsa#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) and MTN Group (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtnof#OTC">MTNOF</a>). 
Comcast-owned Xfinity, a provider of broadband, cable TV, streaming and voice services, competes directly with Liberty Global by offering similar entertainment and connectivity bundles. Similarly, MTN Group, which delivers a comprehensive range of services, such as traditional and mobile voice and data, digital and mobile financial services to both residential and enterprise customers, competes with LBYTA in terms of high-speed Internet and entertainment packages. 
LBYTA&#39;s partnerships, including the collaborations with Accenture and Warner Bros. Discovery, demonstrate the company&#39;s dedication to enhancing its innovation and services. These recent alliances are expected to bolster Liberty Global&#39;s prospects and help it effectively compete against its rivals.
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Liberty Global's Acquisition to Aid Long-Term Growth

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Liberty Global To Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's Shares In Formula E; Will Hold 65% Stake And Gain Controlling Interest In Leading Electric Car Racing Series

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<td>05/24/24</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>768</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/07/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.5K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 2062 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LBTYA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 669 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 6889 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1402 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 31 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.5K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 2676 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1086 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 3842 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 187 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.6K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 7990 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 119 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $464.1K, with a price of $3900.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 24, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $455.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $1097.0 per contract. There were 768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 241 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $1540.0 per contract. There were 2831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on June 7, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 1270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $24.88, along with a high estimate of $33.00 and a low estimate of $20.00. This current average reflects an increase of 14.81% from the previous average price target of $21.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714759220_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Liberty Global by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Maurice Patrick</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polo Tang</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nayab Amjad</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Liberty Global. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Liberty Global compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Liberty Global's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBTYA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Liberty Global analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Liberty Global: A Closer Look</h2>
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in several telecom companies in the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty is the owner of the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile-network-operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
<h3>Breaking Down Liberty Global's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Liberty Global displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.27%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -181.72%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Liberty Global's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -17.46%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Liberty Global's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -8.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, Liberty Global adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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