Liberty Latin America reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $1.117 billion, falling short of the $1.14 billion analyst estimate. Despite the top-line miss, the company demonstrated significant operational acceleration, delivering 56,000 postpaid mobile and broadband net additions, a notable step-up from the first half of the year. Operating income for the period was $181 million, supported by margin expansion and disciplined cost management.
Key Highlights
- Postpaid and broadband net additions of 56,000 were led by strong performances in Panama and a recovery in Costa Rican postpaid additions.
- Adjusted OIBDA grew 3% on a rebased basis to $454 million, with margins expanding 160 basis points year-over-year to 40.6%.
- The company deployed over $150 million for share repurchases year-to-date, representing nearly 10% of shares outstanding at the end of 2025.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow before partner distributions improved by $138 million compared to the prior-year nine-month period.