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Live Ventures Incorporated(LIVE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
LIVE•NASDAQ
$10.07
2.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
SectorConsumer CyclicalIndustryHome Improvement RetailSub-IndustryHome improvement and flooring retailers
AboutLive Ventures Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the flooring and steel manufacturing, and retail businesses in the United States. The company's Flooring Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells carpets and rugs, and yarn products focusing on the residential, niche commercial, and hospitality end-markets; and resells hard surface flooring products. This segment serves flooring dealers, home centers, and other flooring manufacturers, as well as directly to end users. Its Steel Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells pre-finished de-carb free tool and die steel products, such as deluxe alloy plates, deluxe tool steel plates, precision ground flat stock products, and drill rods. This segment serves steel distributors and steel service centers. The company's Retail segment operates 63 specialty entertainment retail storefronts that offer entertainment products, including new and pre-owned movies, video games, and music products, as well as ancillary products, such as books, comics, toys, and collectibles. It buys, sells, and trades in new and pre-owned movies, music, video games, electronics, and collectibles through 35 Vintage Stock, 3 V-Stock, 13 Movie Trading company, and 12 EntertainMart retail locations in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, as well as sells new and used movies, video games, music, and toys through Website, vintagestock.com. This segment also offers services to customers, such as rentals, special orders, disc and video game hardware repair services, and other services. Its Corporate and Other segment provides product and service for new customers. Live Ventures Incorporated was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.Show more
- Revenue$445M-5.9%
- EBITDA$39M+35.6%
- Net Income$23M+185.2%
- EPS (Diluted)4.93+158.1%
- Gross Margin32.74%+6.9%
- EBITDA Margin8.66%+44.1%
- Operating Margin3.76%+302.9%
- Net Margin5.11%+190.6%
- ROE27.04%+187.7%
LIVE Price & Volume
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Contraction Strains Operational Margin Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High Debt and Liquidity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Live Ventures faces a challenging outlook characterized by persistent top-line contraction, with revenue declining 3.8% year-over-year to $102.9 million in 2026Q2.
- The company's reliance on debt-heavy financing, evidenced by a 2.50 debt-to-equity ratio, limits strategic flexibility while operating margins remain thin at 3.3%.
- Investors should monitor the firm's ability to stabilize cash flows, which have swung from a $10.8 million surplus in 2025Q3 to a $4.0 million deficit in 2026Q2, as the current capital structure remains vulnerable to ongoing industrial and retail volatility.
Verdict Logic
Negative: The company's persistent revenue decline of 3.8% and high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.50 suggest significant operational and financial risks that outweigh the current low P/E multiple of 2.17.
LIVE Growth Metrics
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years29.57%
5 Years18.34%
3 Years15.75%
TTM-3.8%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years15.79%
3 Years-2.77%
TTM160.86%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years9.79%
3 Years-14.33%
TTM144.91%
Return on Capital
10 Years13.13%
5 Years10.97%
3 Years4.39%
Last Year6.05%
LIVE Recent Earnings
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 0/12 qtrs (0%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (83%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 14, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.80
—
Rev
$103M
—
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.02
—
Rev
$112M
—
Q4 2025
Dec 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04
—
Rev
$114M
—
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.60
—
Rev
$113M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 14, 2026 | $0.80 | $103M |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.02 | $112M |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $0.04 | $114M |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.60 | $113M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.07 | $30.92M | 2.04 | -5.9% | 5.11% | 27.04% | — | |
| $10.21 | $768.16M | -3.35 | 4.79% | -12.3% | -49.61% | — | |
| $181.72 | $2.36B | 7.31 | 20.21% | 32.64% | 30.81% | — | |
| $56.84 | $6.14B | 29.60 | 5.12% | 4.27% | 8.38% | — | |
| $34.81 | $2.02B | 17.76 | 5.41% | 8.92% | 16.69% | — | |
| $48.09 | $700.65M | 7.40 | -7.47% | 1.15% | 1.91% | — |
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Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
LIVE SEC Filings & Documents
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LIVE Frequently Asked Questions
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Live Ventures Incorporated's revenue?
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) reported $437.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 51962% increase from $0.8M in 1998.
How fast is Live Ventures Incorporated growing?
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) saw revenue decline by 5.9% over the past year.
Is LIVE profitable?
Yes, Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) is profitable, generating $3.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is LIVE's return on equity?
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.0%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Live Ventures Incorporated's free cash flow?
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) generated $20.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.