Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, BATRA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Liberty Media Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.39B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 10 Television Broadcasting Stations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For BATRA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 3.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 15.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BATRA ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Television Broadcasting Stations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.39B | 6/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 8.32x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.30x | 8/9 |
| Book Value/Share | $181.12 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $76.16 | – |
| FCF/Share | $12.76 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.8% | 2/5 |
| Operating Margin | 13.1% | 3/7 |
| Net Margin | 36.2% | 1/5 |
| EBT Margin | 15.4% | 1/8 |
| Tax Rate | 27.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27x | 6/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.08x | 5/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.0x | 7/9 |
| Working Capital | $444M | 3/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $931M | 3/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $802M | 2/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$129M | 5/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 3.4% | 2/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -30.7% | 2/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 16.8% | 1/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.7% | 3/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 18.8x | 1/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.4x | 4/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 19 days | 7/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.79B | 4/9 |
| Operating Income | $527M | 3/8 |
| Net Income | $1.46B | 2/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $543M | 5/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BATRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 63M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 0.0% | 1/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.11B | 7.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.47B | 4.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $255M | 0.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $12.24B | 40.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.25B | 4.1% of assets |
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Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Liberty Media Corp (Television Broadcasting Stations): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| FOX Fox Corp | ▼ | $24.01B |
| FWONA Liberty Media Corp | ▼ | $20.80B |
| SKYD Skydance Corp | ▲ | $7.75B |
| NXST Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | ▶ | $5.07B |
| VSNT Versant Media Group, Inc. | ▼ | $4.42B |
| NMAX Newsmax Inc. | ▲ | $1.13B |
| EVC Entravision Communications Corp | ▲ | $583M |
| GTN Gray Media, Inc | ▶ | $429M |
| SSP E.W. Scripps Co | ▶ | $249M |
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Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Liberty Media Corp (BATRA) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, BATRA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Liberty Media Corp stock predictions?
For BATRA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 3.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 15.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Liberty Media Corp forecasts updated?
Liberty Media Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Liberty Media Corp's industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, BATRA included, share the SEC industry code Television Broadcasting Stations. The largest are: Fox Corp (FOX), Liberty Media Corp (FWONA), Skydance Corp (SKYD), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST), Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT), Newsmax Inc. (NMAX), Entravision Communications Corp (EVC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.