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Venu Holding Corporation
(VENU)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$1.50
▼(-25.00% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/24/26
The score is primarily driven by weak financial performance (very large losses, negative margins, and deeply negative free cash flow alongside rising debt). Technicals also detract due to a clear downtrend. Offsetting factors are modest and come mainly from positive corporate developments/partnerships, while valuation is difficult to assess due to the negative P/E and lack of dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong revenue growth
The sharp increase in revenue shows that Venu is expanding its commercial footprint and gaining traction for its venue strategy. If this growth persists as new locations open, greater scale could support operating leverage, stronger partner economics, and broader audience reach.
Negative Factors
Severe unprofitability
The company’s substantial revenue growth is currently overwhelmed by its cost structure, leaving no evidence of sustainable earnings from operations. Persistent negative gross profit and extremely large losses reduce internal funding capacity and make future expansion more dependent on external capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong revenue growth
The sharp increase in revenue shows that Venu is expanding its commercial footprint and gaining traction for its venue strategy. If this growth persists as new locations open, greater scale could support operating leverage, stronger partner economics, and broader audience reach.
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Venu Holding Corporation (VENU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$79.12M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)445.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.18
Revenue Growth5.09%
EPS Growth8.91%
CountryUS
Employees280
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.13
Shares Outstanding56,210,552
10 Day Avg. Volume528,778
30 Day Avg. Volume445,153
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)17.10
P/FCF Ratio-2.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$18.90M
Venu Holding Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Venu Holding Corporation operates as an enterprise within the entertainment and hospitality sectors. The company specializes in the conceptualization, development, ownership, and management of premium music venues, outdoor concert amphitheatres, a...
How the Company Makes Money
VENU generates revenue primarily from operating live-entertainment venues. Key revenue streams include (1) ticketing-related income from concerts and live events held at its venues (to the extent it participates economically in ticket sales and/or...
Venu Holding Corporation Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 15, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Dec 21, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and commercial momentum: notable asset and property growth (+25%), successful capital raise (~$86.3M gross; $80.1M net), >$260M in pre-sales for premium hospitality products, a large municipal pipeline (>45 cities), and early partnership wins (PepsiCo, Aramark) with >$100M in negotiated/contractual partnership revenue. At the same time, the business remains capital-intensive and early-stage with modest absolute revenue ($3.9M this quarter), some hospitality unit headwinds (Bourbon Brothers locations), and GAAP accounting nuances around municipal contributions that may obscure underlying asset value. Overall, positives (growth, capital, partnerships, and product demand) materially outweigh the near-term operational and execution risks.Positive Updates
Strong Asset Growth and Appraisal
Total assets increased to $461 million as of March 31, 2026, up $91 million or 25% from $370 million at December 31, 2025. Management cited an independent as-completed appraisal valuing the real estate portfolio at $1.24 billion and noted that assets have roughly doubled over the past 24 months (≈100% increase).
Negative Updates
Hospitality and Restaurant Headwinds
Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern locations faced soft traffic in Colorado Springs and full/partial closures at Gainesville due to early winter storms in Q1, creating near-term revenue headwinds in those hospitality units.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Asset Growth and Appraisal
Total assets increased to $461 million as of March 31, 2026, up $91 million or 25% from $370 million at December 31, 2025. Management cited an independent as-completed appraisal valuing the real estate portfolio at $1.24 billion and noted that assets have roughly doubled over the past 24 months (≈100% increase).
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated qualitative guidance to continue building out its venue pipeline and expects Ford’s 2026 season to track like prior seasons while new venues are designed to be multi‑seasonal and multi‑configurational (targeting a minimum of ~80 events/year and up to ~100 vs. a typical amphitheater’s ~30–35), with a capital stack roughly 40% municipal contributions, 40% pre‑sale fractional ownership and 20% sale‑leaseback; key metrics cited include total assets of $461 million as of March 31, 2026 (up $91 million or 25% from $370 million at 12/31/25), property & equipment of $382 million (up $76 million or 25% from $306 million), an as‑completed appraisal of $1.24 billion, gross capital raise proceeds of $86.25 million (net $80.1 million), total revenue of $3.9 million for Q1 FY2026 (versus $3.5 million prior year, +11%), Luxe FireSuite and Aikman Club sales of over $260 million since launch (with ~47% of quarterly FireSuite sales via the triple‑net model), a newly launched $300 million triple‑net inventory, secured partnership revenue in excess of $100 million to date, and an active pipeline in discussions with more than 45 municipalities.Venu Holding Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
42
Neutral
Cash Flow
24
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 15.49M | 17.90M | 17.83M | 12.60M | 8.66M |
| Gross Profit | -1.45M | 5.45M | 7.13M | 4.83M | 3.30M |
| EBITDA | -32.45M | -39.96M | -28.30M | -9.18M | -6.44M |
| Net Income | -46.36M | -44.09M | -30.34M | -10.52M | -6.92M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 511.78M | 370.56M | 178.42M | 83.22M | 52.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 16.28M | 41.31M | 37.97M | 20.20M | 23.47M |
| Total Debt | 183.64M | 107.43M | 27.02M | 15.38M | 11.42M |
| Total Liabilities | 262.50M | 171.70M | 47.60M | 21.24M | 14.14M |
| Stockholders Equity | 151.13M | 132.87M | 95.72M | 30.75M | 15.97M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -227.59M | -134.01M | -68.73M | -36.04M | -8.82M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 9.73M | 7.65M | 3.76M | -4.88M | -700.75K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -217.81M | -133.43M | -72.41M | -31.17M | -4.43M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 186.93M | 129.12M | 86.42M | 32.77M | 24.40M |
Venu Holding Corporation Technical Analysis
Negative
2.00
Price Trends
1.86
Negative
2.47
Negative
4.00
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.15
Positive
35.43
Neutral
12.92
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VENU, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.61, above the 50-day MA of 1.86, and below the 200-day MA of 4.00, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.15 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.43 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 12.92 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VENU.
Venu Holding Corporation Risk Analysis
Venu Holding Corporation disclosed 67 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Venu Holding Corporation reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Venu Holding Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $432.76M | 12.05 | 11.68% | 15.42% | 4.40% | 39.48% | |
64 Neutral | $415.87M | 20.84 | -187.25% | 4.43% | 12.44% | -15.97% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
53 Neutral | $266.56M | 17.54 | 2.95% | ― | 2.89% | -58.76% | |
47 Neutral | $238.78M | 7.16 | -3.65% | 5.73% | -20.21% | ― | |
45 Neutral | $79.12M | -1.24 | -31.40% | ― | 5.09% | 8.91% | |
44 Neutral | $378.76M | 58.67 | -2.46% | 2.54% | 6.44% | -82.92% |
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Venu Holding Corporation Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesPrivate Placements and FinancingShareholder Meetings
Venu Holding Shareholders Approve Key Governance and Financing Measures
Positive
Sep 24, 2026
On September 23, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders via live video webcast, with 63.25% of eligible voting power represented, and shareholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 meeting. The bo...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Venu Holding Acquires Major Stakes in Music Ventures
Positive
Aug 20, 2026
On August 16, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation entered into a binding term sheet to acquire a 50% equity interest in Hipgnosis Artist Holdings LLC and a 50% equity and governance stake in Welcome to the Machine LLC from music executive Merck Mercuri...
Business Operations and Strategy
Venu Holding Signs Exclusive Ticketmaster Amphitheater Ticketing Deal
Positive
Aug 7, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation entered into a long-term Ticketing Agreement with Ticketmaster L.L.C., making Ticketmaster the exclusive ticketing agent for attractions held at its amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, subject to limite...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Venu Holding secures $25M convertible debenture financing
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
On July 31, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor for $25 million in senior secured convertible debentures and accompanying warrants, structured with a 5% original issue discount...
Business Operations and Strategy
Venu Holding partners with Legends to manage amphitheater
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
On July 21, 2026, Venu’s subsidiary Sunset Operations at Broken Arrow, LLC signed a consulting and management agreement with Legends Global Theater Management for the Regent Bank Amphitheater in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The deal appoints Lege...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Venu Holding Secures Bridge Loan to Fund Amphitheater
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
On July 17, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation entered into a secured promissory note with Ryan LLC for a $20 million short-term bridge loan, plus up to $0.5 million for related fees, accruing interest at 18% and maturing 90 days after closing. The fa...
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