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LiveOne Inc (LVO)
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11/05/2025: LVO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $17.5
1 Year Target Price $17.5
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.05% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 60.25M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.71 | 52 Weeks Range 3.92 - 16.00 | Updated Date 11/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.92 - 16.00 | Updated Date 11/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When - | Estimate -0.04 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -21.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) -21% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.82% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6791.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 68000318 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value 68000318 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -27.14 | Shares Outstanding 11541333 | Shares Floating 10376352 |
Shares Outstanding 11541333 | Shares Floating 10376352 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.46 | Percent Institutions 19.88 |
Upturn AI SWOT
LiveOne Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
LiveOne, Inc. (formerly Loton, Corp.) was founded in 2015. Initially focused on acquiring undervalued assets, it transitioned into a streaming and entertainment company, acquiring various music festivals and content platforms.
Core Business Areas
- Streaming and Subscription: Provides live event streaming and on-demand music and entertainment content through its platform, LiveOne. Offers subscription tiers for access to premium content and features.
- PodcastOne: Operates a podcast network offering a variety of audio programs across different genres. PodcastOne generates revenue through advertising and sponsorships.
- PPV Events: LiveOne promotes and streams pay-per-view (PPV) events, including concerts, sporting events, and other live performances.
- Merchandise: Offers branded merchandise related to its events and content.
Leadership and Structure
Robert Ellin serves as the CEO of LiveOne. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. The organization structure is departmentalized with divisions focused on streaming, podcasting, and event production.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- LiveOne Streaming Platform: A platform for live streaming music festivals, concerts, and other events. The number of paid subscribers are approximately 1.5 million. Competitors include Spotify, Apple Music, and other live streaming services. Revenue from this segment is not explicitly broken out but contributes the most to the company's top line.
- PodcastOne Network: A podcast network featuring a variety of shows across different genres. PodcastOne boasts over 2.4 billion cumulative downloads. Competitors include iHeartMedia, Spotify (podcast division), and SiriusXM. Revenue from this segment is publicly available.
- PPV Events: LiveOne promotes and streams pay-per-view (PPV) events, including concerts, sporting events, and other live performances. These events bring in revenue depending on ticket sales.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The streaming and podcasting industries are experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for on-demand content and the proliferation of mobile devices. The live events market is recovering post-pandemic.
Positioning
LiveOne aims to be a comprehensive entertainment platform offering live streaming, on-demand content, and podcasting. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to combine these offerings into a single subscription package.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for music streaming, podcasting, and live events is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. LiveOne is positioned to capture a portion of this market by offering a diverse range of content and subscription options.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified entertainment platform
- Growing subscriber base
- Partnerships with artists and event organizers
- Strong brand recognition in specific niches
Weaknesses
- History of net losses
- High marketing and content acquisition costs
- Relatively small market share compared to industry giants
- Dilution via secondary offering
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of additional content and technologies
- Increased advertising revenue from podcasts and streaming
- Partnerships with social media platforms
Threats
- Intense competition from larger streaming services
- Copyright infringement and piracy
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturn affecting subscription spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
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Competitive Landscape
LiveOne faces intense competition from larger, more established players in the streaming and podcasting industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus and ability to offer a combined entertainment package.
Major Acquisitions
PodcastOne
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 22.2
- Strategic Rationale: Expanding into the podcasting market and diversifying content offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: LiveOne has experienced rapid revenue growth in recent years, driven by acquisitions and subscriber growth.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project continued revenue growth and potential profitability in the coming years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the acquisition of additional content platforms, expansion into new markets, and the launch of new subscription tiers.
Summary
LiveOne is a growing entertainment platform with a diversified offering of live streaming, on-demand content, and podcasting. While it has shown rapid revenue growth, it continues to face net losses and significant competition from industry giants. The company's future success depends on its ability to attract and retain subscribers, manage costs, and capitalize on growth opportunities in the evolving entertainment landscape. LiveOne is positioned for future growth but has to make sure that its costs don't outweigh revenue.
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Sources and 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 113 | Website https://www.liveone.com |
Full time employees 113 | Website https://www.liveone.com | ||
LiveOne, Inc., a digital media company, engages in the acquisition, distribution, and monetization of live music events, Internet radio, podcasting/vodcasting and music-related membership, and 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 video content. The company also produces, edits, curates, and streams live music events through broadband transmission over the Internet and/or 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. LiveOne, Inc. was formerly known as LiveXLive Media, Inc. and changed its name to LiveOne, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
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