John Malone Increases Stake in Liberty Latin America
John Malone purchased 199,350 shares of Liberty Latin America for $4.06 million.
Key Points
- John Malone bought 199,350 shares of Liberty Latin America on June 24, 2026, at an average price of $20.39, totaling $4.06 million.
- Liberty Latin America, trading at $5.95, has a market cap of $1.06 billion and a forward P/E of 7.3.
- Benchmark maintained a 'buy' rating with a $13 target on Liberty Latin America, while Barclays downgraded it to 'sell'.
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John Malone, a notable insider, recently increased his stake in Liberty Latin America Ltd. (NasdaqGS: LILA). On June 24, 2026, Malone purchased 199,350 shares at an average price of $20.39 per share, amounting to a transaction value of approximately $4.06 million. This purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading program.
Insider Buying and Selling at Liberty Latin America Ltd.
John Malone has been actively buying shares of Liberty Latin America. On June 24, 2026, he acquired 199,350 shares at $20.39 each. Earlier, on June 23, he purchased 479,101 shares at $20.36 and 400,000 shares at $5.92. On June 22, he bought 1,095,072 shares at $4.98, 260,299 shares at $19.89, and 224,109 shares at $4.96. None of these transactions were planned under Rule 10b5-1.
Other Institutional Activity in Liberty Latin America
Several institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Liberty Latin America. Rubric Capital Management LP significantly increased its holdings by 1,806,935 shares, ending with 3,750,000 shares valued at $32.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. added 109,111 shares, bringing its total to 3,115,503 shares worth $26.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP slightly reduced its position by 5,745 shares, holding 2,440,023 shares valued at $21.1 million. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board added 32,353 shares, totaling 1,887,679 shares valued at $13.5 million. Meanwhile, GAMCO Investors, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 58,669 shares, leaving it with 1,101,933 shares worth $9.5 million.
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Stock Down 22.9%
Shares of Liberty Latin America Ltd. (NasdaqGS: LILA) traded near $5.95 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $1.06 billion. It is not currently profitable, so it has no meaningful P/E ratio, but its forward P/E is 7.3. The stock's beta is 0.742, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has traded between $3.76 and $6.14. Its 50-day moving average is $5.40, and the 200-day moving average is $5.40. The company has a current ratio of 1.11 and a quick ratio of 0.848, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 877.4.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On November 10, 2025, Benchmark maintained a 'buy' rating on Liberty Latin America, with a price target of $13. Barclays downgraded the stock to 'sell' on February 25, 2025, setting a target of $6.5. Overall, the consensus from three analysts suggests a mean target price of $11.9.
About Liberty Latin America
Liberty Latin America Ltd. provides telecommunications services across Latin America and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the company is led by CEO Balan Nair and employs around 9,000 people. It operates through various segments, offering fixed, mobile, and subsea telecom services. Its brands include C&W Business, Liberty Networks, and Flow, among others. The company was incorporated in 2017 and serves residential, business, and government customers.
Bottom Line
John Malone's recent purchases highlight his confidence in Liberty Latin America's potential. The company's stock is trading at a relatively low price with a forward P/E suggesting possible growth. While insider activity can offer insights, remember that these transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect current positions.
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