Why Analysts Are Keeping a Close Eye on Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYA)

Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) is among the best holding company stocks to buy according to analysts. As of December 12, Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) has mixed analyst sentiment, with slightly more than 40% of analysts covering the stock assigning a Buy rating and the remainder holding a cautious view. The gap between the high and consensus low price targets is also wide: the consensus 1-year median price target implies nearly 16% upside, while the high price target implies over 212% upside, and the lowest price target implies an 11% downside.

The company is currently focusing on reducing operational expenses, disposing of non-core assets, and reshaping its corporate model to unlock shareholder value. The uncertainty over the success of these initiatives has kept analysts sceptical.

On December 2, Citi analyst Carl Murdock-Smith maintained his Neutral rating on Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) and advised investors to wait and watch for further clarity from the company’s efforts to simplify its corporate structure. However, Murdock-Smith raised the price target to $13 from $11, citing higher earnings estimates after accounting for lower costs.

As of October 30, 2025, the company had reported $300 million in non-core asset disposals year-to-date and aims to complete $500-$750 million in additional disposals.

A day after Citi’s update, UBS analyst Polo Tang also increased his price target on Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) from $11.80 to $12.60, but reiterated his Neutral rating.

Liberty Global plc (NASDAQ:LBTYA) is a telecommunications holding company focused on broadband, video, and mobile communications businesses in Europe. It owns and manages interests in operating companies and joint ventures, including Virgin Media O2 in the UK and VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands.

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