Liberty Broadband stock holds near $36 as merger watch continues
Published on 08/19/2026 at 21:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Liberty Broadband stock is trading at $36.37, up $1.37, or 3.92%, at 12:44 p.m. Eastern on August 19, 2026, with a market value of $5.22 billion and a 52-week range of $26.14 to $65.40.
The latest reported quarter showed earnings per share of $1.77, above the $1.20 consensus estimate by $0.57, while the company also reported annual sales of $1.02 billion and a net loss of $2.68 billion.
Merger math still matters
Liberty Broadband Corporation (US5303071071) remains tied to Charter Communications through its large equity stake, and that structure keeps valuation linked to charter-related developments rather than direct consumer subscriptions.
On August 19, 2026, the stock was changing hands at $36.37, which sits well below the 52-week high of $65.40 and above the 52-week low of $26.14. That gap gives the market plenty of room to reprice any new merger or portfolio signal.
Latest reported numbers
The most recent figures visible in the market data and company overview point to 143.5 million outstanding shares, a book value of $39.71 a share and a price-to-book ratio of 0.92. Short interest stood at 0.42% of float, while the short-interest ratio was 2.43 days.
Analyst coverage remains thin, with one recent report reflected in a sell consensus on one data page and a hold-style average recommendation on another, alongside a median target of $42.50 and a last close of $35.01 in a European market snapshot.
Charter exposure
Liberty Broadband's portfolio is still dominated by Charter Communications, which the company describes as its key holding, and that makes cable and broadband operating trends important for the stock's next move. The structure also helps explain why the shares can trade sharply even when the company itself has limited standalone operating revenue.
Price and setup
Liberty Broadband stock was last quoted at $36.37 on August 19, 2026, with volume at 91,712 shares and a 50-day range of $28.87 to $37.11. The market is still pricing the name below book value, and the move on August 19, 2026 kept it within reach of the recent range high.
Fact box
Company: Liberty Broadband Corporation
ISIN: US5303071071
Ticker: LBRDA
Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Media - Cable & Satellite
Index membership: Russell 2000
