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LYV Stock Chart & Stats
$181.65
$1.18(0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$181.65
$1.18(0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$125.34 - $189.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)1.91M
Market Cap
$40.18B
Enterprise Value$48.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.10
Shares Outstanding235,633,870
10 Day Avg. Volume1,769,901
30 Day Avg. Volume1,908,928
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.46
Price to Book (P/B)121.91
Price to Sales (P/S)1.31
P/FCF Ratio108.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$209.13Price Target Upside15.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Scale And Cash GenerationLive Nation’s integrated promotion, ticketing, and venue model monetizes multiple parts of the live-event lifecycle. Its substantial revenue scale and positive free cash flow provide resources to support venue investment, technology, and international expansion while reinforcing its position with artists, venues, and brands.
Broad-based Demand And Growth OutlookManagement’s expectation for record results and double-digit fan, revenue, and AOI growth indicates broad demand across U.S. and international markets rather than reliance on one event category. If sustained, expanding attendance should improve operating leverage and support margin expansion over coming periods.
Ticketmaster Expansion And Recurring Platform GrowthTicketmaster is benefiting from higher utilization of existing venues while expanding across Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Growth in fee-bearing tickets, new markets, and additional venues can deepen the platform’s ecosystem, increase transaction scale, and strengthen its role in global event distribution.
Bears Say
Thin Equity Cushion And High LeverageThe very small and historically volatile equity base leaves Live Nation with limited protection against operating or financial setbacks. High debt relative to equity can restrict flexibility, increase sensitivity to refinancing and interest costs, and constrain the company’s ability to fund growth through weaker cycles.
Weak Conversion To Net ProfitLive Nation generates substantial revenue and gross profit, but very little reaches the bottom line. The gap between operating performance and net income suggests meaningful operating, interest, or other below-the-line burdens, leaving earnings less durable and limiting internal capital accumulation.
Long Venue Investment And Ramp-up CycleVenue expansion can add long-term capacity, but its financial benefits arrive slowly because construction and post-opening ramp periods extend across several years. This delays returns on invested capital, creates execution exposure during the build cycle, and postpones the impact of higher capital spending.
Live Nation Entertainment News
LYV FAQ
What was Live Nation Entertainment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Live Nation Entertainment lowest stock price was $125.34 and its highest was $189.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Live Nation Entertainment’s market cap?
Live Nation Entertainment’s market cap is $40.18B.
When is Live Nation Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Live Nation Entertainment’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Live Nation Entertainment’s earnings last quarter?
Live Nation Entertainment released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.661 by $0.389.
Is Live Nation Entertainment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Live Nation Entertainment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Live Nation Entertainment pay dividends?
Live Nation Entertainment does not currently pay dividends.
What is Live Nation Entertainment’s EPS estimate?
Live Nation Entertainment’s EPS estimate is 1.51.
How many shares outstanding does Live Nation Entertainment have?
Live Nation Entertainment has 235,633,870 shares outstanding.
What happened to Live Nation Entertainment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Live Nation Entertainment reported an EPS of $1.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.661. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.137%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Live Nation Entertainment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LYV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Live Nation Entertainment Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$209.13 (15.13% Upside)
$209.13 (15.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LYV Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $533.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
73.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.73%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., incorporated in 2005 and formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. until its name change in January 2010, is a global leader in live entertainment, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The company's diverse operations are organized into three primary business segments: Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising. The Concerts segment is responsible for organizing and promoting live musical performances, utilizing its extensive portfolio of owned or managed venues, as well as various rented third-party locations. This division also oversees the management and operation of music venues, produces major music festivals, develops related content, and offers management and other support services to artists. Through its Ticketing segment, Live Nation manages a comprehensive suite of ticketing operations. This includes supplying advanced ticketing software and services to its clients and facilitating the sale of tickets for both its own events and a wide array of third-party performances and gatherings. These range from professional sports and collegiate athletics to performing arts, museums, and theaters, with tickets distributed via leading online platforms like livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, mobile applications, and various physical outlets. The segment also provides services for ticket resale. The Sponsorship & Advertising division focuses on developing and executing global, national, and local sponsorship programs and advertising campaigns. This involves selling placements for signage, promotional activities, and rich media advertisements—including those associated with live streaming and music-related content—distributed throughout its vast ecosystem of venues, events, and digital properties. Additionally, this segment specializes in crafting and producing bespoke events and programs tailored to specific brand requirements. As of December 31, 2021, Live Nation Entertainment owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues across North America and an additional 94 international entertainment venues.
LYV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly optimistic, with record consumer demand, fan counts up over 10%, double-digit full-year growth expectations, strong international and amphitheater performance, improved Ticketmaster prospects, and substantial venue expansion opportunities. The main challenges were temporary U.S. stadium availability, the long ramp time for newly built venues, and Live Nation's currently small market share in Japan.View all LYV earnings summariesLYV Revenue Breakdown
82.78% Concerts
12.23% Ticketing
5.27% Sponsorship & Advertising
-0.28% Eliminations and Other
LYV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$209.13
▲(15.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.44% Insiders
26.34% Mutual Funds
0.73% Other Institutional Investors
51.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors