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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. LYV

Communication Services — Entertainment
S&P 500 Member
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
26.99
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — 1 — 2 1 — 1 —
Insider Ownership
31.32%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
39,670.00
Revenue
26,272.54
Net Income
364.56
Free Cash Flow
1,403.50
Net Debt
129.52
Current Ratio
0.85
Debt/Equity
12.18
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
1.48
P/B ratio
51.50
Past 5Y EPS Growth
—
This Y EPS Growth
(42.20%)
Next Y EPS Growth
653.77%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
3.40%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 6,238.96 6,095.42 7,094.20 9,071.95
Receivables 2,024.65 1,747.32 2,009.06 2,885.25
Inventory — — — —
Other 122.16 200.21 417.41 463.50
9,533.35 9,290.14 10,974.39 14,955.65
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 2,134.36 1,859.68 1,941.39 2,254.65
ST’ Debt 1,134.39 260.90 587.63 2,968.38
Other 128.43 216.30 482.06 277.36
9,984.43 9,358.28 11,028.85 17,563.26
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3,793.03 7,666.86 — —
—
’25 3,382.12 7,006.64 8,499.14 6,313.51
25,201.41
’24 3,799.53 6,023.42 7,651.09 5,681.59
23,155.63
’23 3,127.39 5,630.72 8,154.56 5,813.64
22,726.32
’22 1,802.81 4,434.17 6,153.54 4,290.74
16,681.25
’21 290.61 575.95 2,698.72 2,703.17
6,268.45
’20 1,365.69 74.08 184.02 237.38
1,861.18
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,338.84 419.27 — —
—
’25 1,321.25 223.47 (95.68) (53.73)
1,395.32
’24 988.87 412.08 (720.90) 1,045.12
1,725.18
’23 1,155.85 491.00 (892.23) 608.35
1,362.97
’22 1,198.30 349.14 (619.08) 906.69
1,835.05
’21 74.57 1,095.42 (145.29) 755.87
1,780.57
’20 631.68 (1,022.03) (566.54) (126.48)
(1,083.39)
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,029.86 129.75 — —
—
’25 1,129.66 (19.90) (371.27) (412.71)
325.78
’24 843.14 224.12 (887.35) 881.72
1,070.02
’23 1,038.96 370.27 (996.14) 474.63
887.72
’22 1,135.78 275.26 (695.42) 766.16
1,481.76
’21 45.32 1,049.92 (186.63) 706.63
1,620.73
’20 546.91 (1,085.37) (611.07) (162.06)
(1,306.00)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (1.85) 1.05 — —
—
’25 (0.32) 0.41 0.73 (1.06)
(0.24)
’24 (0.53) 1.03 1.66 0.56
2.74
’23 (0.25) 1.02 1.78 (1.22)
1.37
’22 (0.39) 0.66 1.39 (1.09)
0.64
’21 (1.44) (0.90) 0.19 (0.96)
(3.09)
’20 (0.94) (2.67) (2.45) (2.04)
(8.12)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.7
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Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 65.05 64.25 86.67 112.88 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 126.79 101.74 141.18 175.25 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28,300 31,700 32,200 34,700 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.59 0.72 0.72 0.73 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16,681.25 22,726.32 23,155.63 25,201.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.98% 23.92% 24.94% 25.55% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 490.52 913.27 739.43 1,030.53 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.94% 4.02% 3.19% 4.09% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 374.58 703.80 1,131.12 690.74 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 545.47 617.37 656.43 747.50 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 74.20 99.40 100.62 108.70 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.66 1.38 2.77 (0.24) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.16 5.96 7.50 6.02 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.57) (2.08) (2.85) (4.61) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.59 3.88 4.65 1.41 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.42 2.41 3.56 3.86 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 224.81 228.63 230.12 231.84 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 107.59 66.05 46.25 0.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.93 0.92 1.29 1.31 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 165.04 38.03 36.39 36.94 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.95 0.94 1.30 1.35 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.65 24.03 28.39 104.81 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,835.05 1,362.97 1,725.18 1,395.32 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (353.29) (475.26) (655.16) (1,069.54) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,481.76 887.72 1,070.02 325.78 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (143.79) (451.08) (68.14) (54.46) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,903.50 6,593.41 6,438.07 8,199.65 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 291.13 354.46 342.65 1,105.45 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 93.80 552.00 818.99 894.38 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.78% 1.74% 3.30% (0.26%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 117.24% 74.81% 44.36% 39.10% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (252.85%) 95.84% 93.10% (6.40%) — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has mastered the live events spotlight, driving revenue from $7.8 billion in 2016 to $23.2 billion in 2024—a blistering 15%+ CAGR fueled by megatours from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, Ticketmaster dominance, and post-COVID efficiency surges like revenue per employee skyrocketing 150% to $719,000. Analysts project continued momentum to nearly $30 billion by 2027, underscoring pricing power and fan loyalty in an experiential spending boom, though gross margins linger stubbornly below 30% amid artist costs and venues.

Profitability tells a wilder tale: net income swung from pandemic losses of $1.8 billion to $1.13 billion in 2024, with free cash flow per share up 18% to $4.56, yet 2025 projections dip into the red due to DOJ antitrust lawsuits echoing Ticketmaster scrutiny. Balance sheet scars persist—debt at $6.4 billion—but equity flipped positive, ROIC hit 44.8%, and insider sells signal caution without panic.

The encore? Revenue per share to $128 by 2027, FCF gains, and bullish analyst targets implying 7%+ upside, but cyclical risks, leverage, and legal drama loom. LYV’s selling out arenas—will shares hit new highs, or face an intermission? Dive into the full analysis for the setlist.

Read full commentary →

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Latest News

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16 Sep

3 , 8:00 AM
Live Nation Entertainment partners with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce AI agents that streamline show day experiences for fans. AI deployment targets fan operations and innovation but leaves core revenue model and market position unchanged.

14 Sep

3 , 9:00 AM
Live Nation Entertainment enters its busiest week of the year while a new global report signals a return to real events. Busiest week combined with industry recovery signals moderately increased activity and revenue potential for Live Nation.

3 , 9:00 AM
Live Nation Entertainment enters its busiest week of the year amid a new global report showing return to real events. Busiest week combined with report on return to real points to revenue growth potential without altering long-term trajectory.

17 Aug

3 , 1:13 PM
DOJ probes Andreessen Horowitz over board directors tied to Live Nation Entertainment. Probe on board ties risks governance changes and regulatory pressure for Live Nation.

13 Aug

3 , 2:30 PM
BofA downgrades Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) as StubHub growth is expected to slow following the fading World Cup tailwind. Downgrade signals reduced StubHub growth prospects that may affect Live Nation's near-term valuation and sentiment.

12 Aug

4 , 12:43 PM
MSGE stock breaks out on blowout earnings and spiking concert volumes. Blowout earnings and spiking concert volumes signal major positive shift in performance and market sentiment.

1 Aug

4 , 11:11 AM
Live Nation posted record Q2 attendance and raised its full-year outlook, prompting questions on whether investors should act on LYV shares. Record attendance plus raised outlook points to stronger revenue and earnings trajectory that can lift stock performance.

31 Jul

4 , 12:07 PM
Live Nation faces a 2026 inflection point that will test demand against execution capabilities. 2026 inflection point tests demand against execution and may significantly alter Live Nation's trajectory.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 9:03 AM
Live Nation Entertainment reported Q2 results highlighting revenue growth, concert demand strength, and operational metrics that shape near-term financial expectations. Quarterly earnings updates supply fresh financial data and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation without altering long-term strategy.

3 transcript , 1:01 AM
Live Nation Entertainment Inc reported record fan growth in its Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. Record fan growth signals stronger demand that can lift revenue and investor sentiment without altering core strategy.

30 Jul

3 , 6:00 PM
Live Nation Entertainment reported Q2 earnings, comparing key financial metrics against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates offer insight into financial results that can shift near-term investor sentiment.

3 , 5:07 PM
Live Nation Entertainment beat revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026 results. Quarterly revenue beat influences near-term sentiment but does not shift long-term trajectory.

3 , 4:15 PM
Live Nation Entertainment reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results disclosure supplies financial metrics that move near-term stock valuation.

29 Jul

3 , 11:09 AM
Live Nation (LYV) Q2 earnings preview highlights expected revenue recovery in concerts and events, with focus on attendance trends and cost management. Q2 earnings outlook may moderately affect near-term financial expectations and investor sentiment for LYV.

26 Jul

3 , 9:07 AM
Live Nation Entertainment faces margin pressure, raising questions on whether its stock remains undervalued. Margin pressure directly hits Live Nation financial performance and may shift investor sentiment on valuation.

23 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is projected to report earnings growth in its upcoming quarterly release, with analysts highlighting factors investors should watch. Upcoming earnings growth expectations may influence Live Nation's near-term stock performance and investor sentiment.

21 Jul

3 www.proactiveinvestors.com, 12:57 PM
UBS expects Live Nation to demonstrate strength in concerts and sponsorships heading into earnings. Positive pre-earnings expectations from UBS may lift near-term sentiment and valuation for Live Nation.

3 www.barchart.com, 6:37 AM
Live Nation Entertainment prepares to release earnings with investor focus on event revenues, ticket sales and post-pandemic recovery trends. Earnings preview sets near-term expectations that may move sentiment but does not alter company fundamentals.

17 Jul

4 , 4:02 PM
21 states challenge Live Nation settlement and seek court discovery. Ongoing antitrust challenge to settlement raises risk of stricter regulatory limits on Live Nation operations.

2 Jul

3 , 9:16 AM
Live Nation Entertainment holds dominant position in live events with diversified revenue from concerts, ticketing and sponsorships plus post-pandemic demand recovery supporting sustained growth and shareholder value. Discussed investment positives suggest moderate influence on financial trajectory and market view without transformative changes.

29 Jun

3 , 7:57 AM
Live Nation partners with Lowe's to integrate its 30 million loyalty members into concert amphitheaters, enabling targeted promotions and expanded ticket access. Partnership grants Live Nation access to 30 million Lowe's loyalty members for amphitheater promotions and potential attendance growth.

12 Jun

4 , 1:11 AM
Live Nation raised its 2026 outlook and eased antitrust concerns, driving shares up 7%. Raised 2026 outlook improves financial expectations while antitrust relief lowers regulatory risks for Live Nation.

22 May

3 Simply Wall St., 4:15 PM
Monopoly ruling draws Mark Cuban's backing for Live Nation, potentially easing regulatory risk perceptions and shifting narrative around the company's market position and future scrutiny. Cuban's involvement following the monopoly ruling may moderately influence regulatory outlook and investor sentiment for Live Nation without fundamentally changing operations.

15 May

3 StockStory, 3:40 AM
Live Nation Entertainment's Q1 earnings call featured top 5 analyst questions probing ticket sales trends, dynamic pricing backlash, concert attendance, international expansion challenges, and 2024 revenue outlook. Top analyst questions from Q1 earnings call spotlight investor concerns on revenue drivers and market dynamics, likely exerting moderate influence on LYV's short-term sentiment and performance.

11 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 8:04 AM
Live Nation Entertainment released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, strategic updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial results and strategic insights that significantly shape investor sentiment and company trajectory.

7 May

3 Simply Wall St., 3:17 PM
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) beat Q1 2026 earnings expectations but booked a large legal accrual, prompting a valuation review amid mixed financial signals. Earnings beat boosts short-term sentiment, but large legal accrual signals potential ongoing costs impacting financial health.

6 May

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Q1 2026 earnings call summary outlines quarterly financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings call summary reveals financial health and strategic direction, significantly impacting LYV's stock price and investor outlook.

3 www.fool.com, 5:06 PM
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) stock surged 7% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue from record ticket sales and concert attendance in a rebounding live events sector. Strong quarterly financial results enhance near-term revenue outlook and market sentiment without transforming long-term competitive position.

3 Zacks, 11:27 AM
Live Nation Entertainment reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss, though revenues beat estimates. Wider-than-expected Q1 loss tempers revenue beat, creating moderate influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.

5 May

3 Zacks, 6:05 PM
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported a Q1 net loss of $0.27 per share but beat revenue estimates with $3.44 billion versus $3.13 billion expected. Q1 revenue beat despite net loss moderately influences financial performance and market sentiment amid ongoing recovery.
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