Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
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- symbol LYV
- Rev/Share 102.3158
- Book/Share 9.9445
- PB 98.6246
- Debt/Equity 23.3834
- CurrentRatio 0.8785
- ROIC 0.1314
- MktCap 35527258271.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.6258
- PFCF 33.1266
- PE 38.6247
- Debt/Assets 0.3637
- DivYield 0
- ROE 3.966
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | LYV | Rothschild & Co Redburn | Buy | Neutral | -- | $170 | Sept. 16, 2025 |
| Initiation | LYV | MoffettNathanson | -- | Buy | -- | $195 | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| Initiation | LYV | Bernstein | -- | Outperform | -- | $185 | June 4, 2025 |
| Initiation | LYV | Susquehanna | -- | Positive | -- | $155 | April 28, 2025 |
News
Earnings Preview: Live Nation (LYV) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Live Nation (LYV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Live Nation price target lowered ahead of Q3 earnings
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral
Analysts at Deutsche Bank have slightly reduced their price target for Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:LYV) ahead of the company's third quarter earnings report, pointing to ongoing growth expectations alongside potential regulatory overhangs. The investment bank now has a price target of $173 per share, down from a previous target of $175, while maintaining a ‘Buy' rating on the stock.
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Entertainment Stock for Options Bulls to Monitor
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this LYV commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters.
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CNK vs. LYV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in Film and Television Production and Distribution stocks are likely familiar with Cinemark Holdings (CNK) and Live Nation (LYV). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Live Nation Antitrust Appeal Rejected by Supreme Court
Published: October 06, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Live Nation's appeal in a consumer antitrust case. The justices let stand an appeals court decision which had found that the ticketing company's arbitration agreements with customers were “unconscionable” and unenforceable under California law, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Oct. 6).
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FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ticket resales
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, on Thursday, for allegedly failing to crack down on ticket resellers and “engaging in illegal ticket resale tactics” by selling the “illegally harvested tickets at a substantial markup in the secondary market, causing consumers to pay significantly more than the face value of the ticket.”
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FTC Sues Live Nation & Ticketmaster Over Resale Tactics, Deceptive Pricing
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Deadline
Sentiment: Negative
The Federal Trade Commission with seven states has sued giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary for raising ticket prices by illegally working with scalpers and deceptive bait-and-switch pricing.
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FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
The Federal Trade Commission sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for allegedly coordinating with brokers to harvest tickets and sell them at substantial markups to consumers.
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FTC accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of colluding with ticket brokers
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Live Nation and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster for tacitly allowing ticket brokers to violate its policies and scoop up millions of concert tickets later sold to fans at a significant markup, the agency said on Thursday.
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Live Nation CEO says demand is unmistakable, but concert tickets are still relatively underpriced
Published: September 17, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Smith Entertainment Group CEO Ryan Smith said live events are more central than ever to culture and commerce in a post-pandemic world. Despite headlines about rising ticket prices, Rapino argued that concerts are still underpriced compared to sporting events.
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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Presents At Bank Of America 2025 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference Transcript
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV ) Bank of America 2025 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference September 3, 2025 10:30 AM EDT Company Participants Joe Berchtold - President & CFO Conference Call Participants Peter Henderson - BofA Securities, Research Division Presentation Peter Henderson Associate Good morning, everyone. My name is Peter Henderson.
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Live Nation's Share-Price Reveals It As A Visionary, Not A Monopolist
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Frank Price, the former President of Columbia Pictures, died last month. While at Columbia, he “green lit” critically acclaimed hits including Tootsie, Ghostbusters, Gandhi, and Out of Africa.
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Live Nation Entertainment: Remain Bullish On This Stock
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I maintain my buy rating on Live Nation as concert growth accelerates, deferred revenue hits record highs, and key growth drivers remain robust. 2Q25 results exceeded expectations, with revenue up 16% and record AOI, driven by strong fan demand and higher onsite spending. Venue Nation strategy and international expansion are delivering tangible growth, enhancing monetization and creating a global flywheel effect.
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Final Trades: ServiceNow, Bristol Myers and Live Nation
Published: August 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson on lawsuit against ticker resellers
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Andrew Ferguson, FTC Chair, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the lawsuit filed against ticket resellers.
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Live Nation Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: Factors to Note
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LYV eyes second-quarter growth with strong concert demand and premium fan spending, but rising costs may pressure margins.
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Johnson Fistel Begins Investigation on Behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Shareholders
Published: August 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a leading stockholder rights law firm, has initiated an investigation into the board members and executive officers of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties and violations of the federal securities laws.
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4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch on Dull Industry Trends
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Film and television production and distribution companies like WMG, NWSA, LYV and IMAX are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights.
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Seeking Clues to Live Nation (LYV) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Live Nation (LYV), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.
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Johnson Fistel Begins Investigation on Behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Shareholders
Published: July 31, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a leading stockholder rights law firm, has initiated an investigation into the board members and executive officers of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties and violations of the federal securities laws.
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Final Trades: Abbvie, Uber, Western Union and Live Nation
Published: July 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
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Live Nation (LYV) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Live Nation (LYV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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LYV's Concert Demand Remains Strong: Can it Handle Rising Costs?
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Live Nation rides strong concert demand and ticketing growth, but rising production costs can squeeze 2025 profitability.
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Live Nation Sour Notes Provide Static: Overvalued And Debt-Heavy, It's Time To Sell
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
I believe the vastly overbought shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reveal an emotional tug, a larger-than-usual affinity for the pop culture concerts they have built. If the DOJ's lawsuit should prevail against Live Nation, it is likely that we will see a split up between LYV and its Ticketmaster unit. I cannot dismiss LYV stock's overbought status at $144 when the Sword of Damocles swings as low as it is because of the DOJ threat.
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Calls of the Day: Spotify, Honeywell, Live Nation and defense Stocks
Published: June 04, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Live Nation Adds Trump Confidant, Kennedy Center Head Richard Grenell To Board Amid DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Deadline
Sentiment: Neutral
Giant Live Nation has named Richard Grenell, an close confidant and ally of President Donald Trump recently in the headlines for slamming Les Misérables actors and Lin Manuel Miranda, to its board of directors.
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Live Nation Entertainment Elects Richard Grenell to Board of Directors
Published: May 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES , May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), the global leader in live events, today announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors. Mr. Grenell brings decades of experience in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and Presidential Envoy for Special Missions.
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3 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch Amid Dull Industry Trends
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Film and television production and distribution companies like LYV, TKO and CURI are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights.
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Live Nation Entertainment: Better Growth Strength And Visibility With Lower Valuation (Rating Upgrade)
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Upgraded Live Nation Entertainment to a buy due to improved growth visibility, accelerating ticket sales, record deferred revenue, and strong international and margin execution. 1Q25 earnings showed solid margin execution despite a soft top-line, with significant improvements in the Concerts segment and strong international market performance. Deferred revenue and international growth are key drivers, with record ticket sales and new venue openings enhancing vertical integration and profitability.
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Black Music Action Coalition's BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program Returns
Published: May 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Empowering Future Live Music Leaders with Career Training & Paid Internship Opportunities – Applications Open May 5th LOS ANGELES , May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), in partnership with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, announces the return of the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program for its second year. Powered by Live Nation's School of Live, the program provides 20 emerging music business professionals with an all-expenses-paid, week-long immersive experience focused on career pathways in the live music industry.
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About Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
- IPO Date 2005-12-21
- Website https://www.livenationentertainment.com
- Industry Entertainment
- CEO Michael Rapino
- Employees 16200