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Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: LYV (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 78 days. Profits (23.71%). Updated daily EoD!
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Outstanding Performance
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Number of Analysts
23 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $170
1 Year Target Price $170
| 15 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 77.23% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 38.40B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 70.46 | 1Y Target Price 170 |
Price to earnings Ratio 70.46 | 1Y Target Price 170 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 23 | Beta 1.46 | 52 Weeks Range 92.57 - 167.22 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 92.57 - 167.22 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.35 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 1.05 | Actual 0.41 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.88% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.93% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) 59.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 70.46 | Forward PE 114.94 | Enterprise Value 39766648381 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.62 |
Enterprise Value 39766648381 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.71 | Shares Outstanding 231950000 | Shares Floating 155882070 |
Shares Outstanding 231950000 | Shares Floating 155882070 | ||
Percent Insiders 32.38 | Percent Institutions 80.87 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Live Nation Entertainment was formed in 2005 as a spin-off from Clear Channel Communications. It merged with Ticketmaster in 2010, creating a global leader in live entertainment.
Core Business Areas
- Concerts: Promotion, operation, and ticketing of live music events globally.
- Ticketing: Sale of tickets for events through Ticketmaster and other platforms.
- Sponsorship & Advertising: Sale of advertising and sponsorship rights related to live events and venues.
Leadership and Structure
Michael Rapino serves as the CEO. The company operates with a decentralized structure, allowing for regional autonomy within its business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Concerts: Organizes and promotes thousands of concerts annually. Market share in concert promotion is significant, but not precisely defined by publicly available data. Competitors include AEG Presents and independent promoters.
- Ticketing: Ticketmaster is the dominant ticketing platform. Competitors include SeatGeek, StubHub (owned by Viagogo). Revenue from ticketing is substantial, but market share varies by region and event type.
- Other: Venue Operations
- Sponsorships and Advertising: Advertising and sponsorship deals are generated through Live Nation's vast network of venues and events. Competitors include other entertainment companies selling advertising space.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The live entertainment industry is experiencing growth, driven by demand for experiences and the rise of digital platforms. The industry is also affected by economic conditions and artist availability.
Positioning
Live Nation is the dominant player due to its scale, vertical integration, and extensive venue network. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to control the entire value chain, from artist management to ticketing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global live entertainment market is estimated to be over $30 billion. Live Nation is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Vertical integration (promotion, venues, ticketing)
- Strong artist relationships
- Dominant market position in ticketing (Ticketmaster)
- Extensive venue portfolio
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Public perception issues related to Ticketmaster fees
- Reliance on artist performance
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Potential for negative publicity from event incidents
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Growth of ancillary revenue streams (food, beverage, merchandise)
- Leveraging data analytics for personalized experiences
- Partnerships with streaming services
- Acquisitions of smaller promoters and venues
Threats
- Economic downturns reducing consumer spending
- Competition from alternative entertainment options
- Technological disruption in ticketing
- Increased artist bargaining power
- Regulatory scrutiny regarding ticketing practices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AEG (private)
- CTS Eventim (EVD.DE)
Competitive Landscape
Live Nation has advantages due to its scale, vertical integration, and Ticketmaster. AEG Presents is a significant competitor, particularly in venue ownership and concert promotion. Eventim is a major player in Europe.
Major Acquisitions
DF Concerts
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion into the UK concert market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Live Nation has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued demand for live events and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates vary depending on economic conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships with artists, investing in new venues, and improving the ticketing experience.
Summary
Live Nation is a dominant force in the live entertainment industry, benefiting from its scale and integrated operations. Ticketmaster, a key asset, also faces public scrutiny regarding its fees. The company's growth is tied to the health of the global economy and consumer spending. Live Nation needs to focus on improving customer experience and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of the live entertainment industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates, news articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Live Nation Entertainment Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Beverly Hills, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-12-21 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Michael Rapino | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 16200 | |
Full time employees 16200 | |||
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as a live entertainment company worldwide. 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. This segment 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 consumers with marketplace for tickets and event information through mobile apps, other websites, and retail outlets, as well as its websites, such as livenation.com and ticketmaster.com; and provides ticket resale services. This segment offers ticketing services for arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, music clubs, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment sells international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising, including signage, online advertising, and promotional programs; rich media offering, including advertising related with live streaming and music-related content; and ads through 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. It owns, operates, or leases entertainment venues. 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 based in Beverly Hills, California.
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