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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: LVO (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (-23.96%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $2.61
1 Year Target Price $2.61
4 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -63.53% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 70.67M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.61 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.61 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.68 | 52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 1.81 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 1.81 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.17 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-18 | When - | Estimate -0.0425 | Actual -0.08 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) -12.54% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6791.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 86538895 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 |
Enterprise Value 86538895 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.76 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -27.14 | Shares Outstanding 96609504 | Shares Floating 85885837 |
Shares Outstanding 96609504 | Shares Floating 85885837 | ||
Percent Insiders 21.47 | Percent Institutions 26.95 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 2.61 | Buy - | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
LiveOne Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
LiveOne Inc, formerly Loton, Corp., focuses on live entertainment and digital media. Founded in 2009, it has evolved from a lottery company to a live event streaming and content platform through acquisitions and strategic shifts.
Core Business Areas
- LiveOne Streaming Platform: Offers live and on-demand music events, festivals, and original content through its subscription-based service.
- PodcastOne: A leading podcast network offering a variety of shows across different genres.
- Slacker Radio: A personalized internet radio service providing curated music stations and playlists.
Leadership and Structure
Robert Ellin serves as the CEO. The company has a board of directors and a typical corporate structure with departments for technology, marketing, finance, and content creation.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- LiveOne Streaming Platform: Provides access to live music events and original content. Market share data is not publicly available, but the service competes with larger streaming platforms. Competitors include YouTube, Twitch, and Apple Music.
- PodcastOne: Hosts a vast library of podcasts. No specific market share data is available. Competitors include Spotify, iHeartRadio, and SiriusXM.
- Slacker Radio: Offers personalized radio stations. Its market share is smaller than major streaming services. Competitors include Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The live streaming and digital media industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, driven by increasing internet penetration and consumer demand for diverse content.
Positioning
LiveOne positions itself as a platform focusing on live music events and targeted content, aiming to carve out a niche in the broader entertainment market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global video streaming market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. LiveOne is positioned to capture a segment of this TAM through its focus on live music and events.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse content offerings (live music, podcasts, radio)
- Established podcast network (PodcastOne)
- Subscription-based revenue model
- Partnerships with artists and events
Weaknesses
- Smaller market share compared to larger streaming platforms
- History of financial losses
- High dependence on content acquisition
- Inconsistent profitability
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Acquiring additional content and technology
- Increasing subscriber base through targeted marketing
- Leveraging emerging technologies like VR/AR for immersive experiences
Threats
- Intense competition from larger, well-funded companies
- Changing consumer preferences in content consumption
- Potential for piracy and copyright infringement
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending on entertainment
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SPOT
- PANDY
- SIRI
Competitive Landscape
LiveOne faces significant competition from larger, more established players in the streaming and podcasting industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus on live music and curated content.
Major Acquisitions
PodcastOne
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 18.1
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded LiveOne's content library and reach in the podcasting market.
Slacker Radio
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 50
- Strategic Rationale: Added a personalized radio service to LiveOne's offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: LiveOne's historical growth has been characterized by acquisitions and expansion into new content areas. Revenue growth has been inconsistent, and the company has struggled to achieve sustained profitability.
Future Projections: Future projections would require analyst consensus estimates. General expectations are for continued growth in the streaming and podcasting segments.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include content acquisition, expansion of the LiveOne platform, and strategic partnerships with artists and events.
Summary
LiveOne is a company with potential in the live streaming and podcasting space, but it faces significant competition and has a history of financial losses. Its strengths lie in its diverse content offerings and established podcast network. However, its smaller market share and inconsistent profitability are key challenges. Future success depends on its ability to grow its subscriber base and achieve sustained profitability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Press Releases
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis
Disclaimers:
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About LiveOne Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Beverly Hills, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-08-18 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Robert S. Ellin | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees - | Website https://www.liveone.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.liveone.com |
LiveOne, Inc., a digital media company, engages in the acquisition, distribution, and monetization of live music, Internet radio, podcasting/vodcasting, and music-related streaming and video content. The company operates through three segments: PodcastOne, Slacker, and Media Group. It operates LiveOne, a live music streaming platform; PodcastOne, a podcasting platform; and Slacker, an integrated membership and advertising streaming music service, as well as produces original music-related content. The company also produces, edits, curates, and streams live music events through broadband transmission over the Internet and satellite networks to its users; provides digital Internet radio and music services to users online and through automotive and mobile original equipment manufacturers on a white label basis; and offers ancillary products and services, such as regulatory and post-implementation support services. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and distributes personalized merchandise and gifts through wholesale and direct-to-consumer distribution channels. Further, the company offers LiveOne App, an application that provides access to live events, audio streams, original episodic content, podcasts, vodcasts, video on demand, real-time livestreams, and social sharing of content. The company was formerly known as LiveXLive Media, Inc. and changed its name to LiveOne, Inc. in October 2021. LiveOne, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
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