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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(LYV)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
LYV•NYSE
$183.29
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutLive Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as a live entertainment company. It operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. The Concerts segment promotes live music events in its owned or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues; operates and manages music venues; produces music festivals; creates associated content; and offers management and other services to artists. The Ticketing segment manages the ticketing operations, including the provision of ticketing software and services to clients for tickets and event information through its primary websites livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, as well as provides ticket resale services. This segment sells tickets for its events, as well as for third-party clients in various live event categories, such as arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, music clubs, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters through websites, mobile apps, and ticket outlets. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment sells international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising, including signage, promotional programs, rich media offering that comprise advertising related with live streaming and music-related content; and ads across its distribution network of venues, events, and websites. This segment also manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs, as well as develops, books, and produces custom events or programs for specific brands. As of December 31, 2021, it owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues in North America and 94 entertainment venues internationally. The company was formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. and changed its name to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. in January 2010. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.Show more
- Revenue$25.2B+8.8%
- EBITDA$2.21B+60.9%
- Net Income$496M-44.7%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.24-108.8%
- Gross Margin23.01%-8.6%
- EBITDA Margin8.77%+47.8%
- Operating Margin5.89%+65.4%
- Net Margin1.97%-49.2%
- ROE26.35%-49.6%
LYV Price & Volume
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Regulatory Risks Cloud Volatile Financial Performance
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory antitrust breakup risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Live Nation faces a precarious outlook as its vertically integrated model confronts existential antitrust litigation from the Department of Justice.
- While the company leverages massive ticket float to manage liquidity, persistent net losses and a negative equity position of -$139.4 million in 2026Q1 raise significant concerns regarding long-term solvency.
- Investors should remain cautious as the company struggles to maintain consistent operating leverage, evidenced by a -$370.5 million operating loss in the most recent quarter.
Verdict Logic
the company's reliance on $7.4 billion in deferred revenue to mask liquidity mismatches and a negative equity position of -$139.4 million suggest an unsustainable capital structure under current regulatory scrutiny.
LYV Growth Metrics
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years13.28%
5 Years68.39%
3 Years14.74%
TTM12.64%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years23.01%
TTM-91.41%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-160.17%
Return on Capital
10 Years3.24%
5 Years7.56%
3 Years11.49%
Last Year13.39%
LYV Recent Earnings
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.85-427.2%
$0.35
Rev
$3.8B+6.2%
$3.6B
Q1 2026
Feb 19, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.06-3.9%
$1.02
Rev
$6.3B+3.4%
$6.1B
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.73-44.3%
$1.31
Rev
$8.5B-0.7%
$8.6B
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.41-60.2%
$1.03
Rev
$7.0B+2.3%
$6.8B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $1.85vs $0.35-427.2% | $3.8Bvs $3.6B+6.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $1.06vs $1.02-3.9% | $6.3Bvs $6.1B+3.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.73vs $1.31-44.3% | $8.5Bvs $8.6B-0.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.41vs $1.03-60.2% | $7.0Bvs $6.8B+2.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest LYV News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
Seeking Alpha·6 days ago
Live Nation Entertainment: Strong Seasonality AheadLive Nation Entertainment operates globally with revenue streams from concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship/advertising. Concerts contribute 73% of revenue, but ticketing delivers 60% of adjusted operating income due to higher margins. Sponsorship boasts the highest margin at 63.6%, while concerts operate at a slim 0.1% margin.
Forbes·Jun 17, 2026
Why Live Nation Needed A Black-Culture Division: The Competitive CaseWhen competitors moved into Philadelphia's festival market, Shawn Gee pitched Live Nation on an underbuilt category instead of just digging in to defend his turf.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $183.29 | $42.59B | -763.71 | 8.83% | 1.97% | 26.35% | — | |
| $75.87 | $3.59B | 98.53 | -1.72% | 4.81% | 8.89% | — | |
| $59.21 | $4.53B | 18.05 | 12.07% | 38.81% | 11.68% | — | |
| $179.80 | $234.34B | 9.32 | 11.88% | 7.6% | 9.92% | — | |
| $4.51 | $435.58M | -41.00 | -10.22% | -3.6% | -5.85% | — | |
| $37.33 | $2.02B | 59.25 | 16.47% | 10.73% | 10.83% | — |
Compare LYV vs Peers
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
LYV SEC Filings & Documents
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 19, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Nov 4, 2025·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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LYV Frequently Asked Questions
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s revenue?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) reported $25.61B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 846% increase from $2.71B in 2003.
How fast is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. growing?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) grew revenue by 8.8% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is LYV profitable?
Yes, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is profitable, generating $83.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is LYV's return on equity?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has a return on equity (ROE) of 26.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) generated $1.23B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.