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Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: LYV (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 91 days. Simulated Profits (25.75%). 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 $172.8
1 Year Target Price $172.8
| 15 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 80.15% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 39.53B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 72.52 | 1Y Target Price 172.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 72.52 | 1Y Target Price 172.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 23 | Beta 1.42 | 52 Weeks Range 102.72 - 175.25 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 102.72 - 175.25 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 72.52 | Forward PE 129.87 | Enterprise Value 40891606405 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.67 |
Enterprise Value 40891606405 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.67 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.39 | Shares Outstanding 231950000 | Shares Floating 155882070 |
Shares Outstanding 231950000 | Shares Floating 155882070 | ||
Percent Insiders 32.38 | Percent Institutions 81.03 |
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, becoming the world's largest live entertainment company.
Core Business Areas
- Concerts: Promotes, operates, and manages live music events globally. This includes owning and operating venues.
- Ticketing: Sells tickets for live events through Ticketmaster and other platforms. This includes primary and secondary ticketing services.
- Sponsorship & Advertising: Connects brands with live music fans through sponsorships and advertising opportunities.
Leadership and Structure
Michael Rapino is the President and CEO. The company is structured with distinct divisions for concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship & advertising, each with its own leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Concert Promotion: Organizing and promoting live music events. Accounts for a significant portion of Live Nation's revenue. Competitors include AEG Presents, independent promoters.
- Ticketmaster: A leading platform for primary and secondary ticket sales. Competitors include SeatGeek, StubHub.
- Sponsorship Deals: Connecting brands with live event audiences. Competitors include AEG Global Partnerships, other sports and entertainment marketing agencies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The live entertainment industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for live experiences, artist touring and sponsorship. Consolidation is increasing, with major players expanding their reach.
Positioning
Live Nation is the dominant player in the live entertainment industry, leveraging its scale to secure exclusive venue deals, attract top artists, and control ticketing distribution. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated business model.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global live music market is estimated to be worth over $30 billion, and Live Nation is positioned to continue capturing a significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Integrated business model (concerts, ticketing, sponsorship)
- Strong relationships with artists
- Brand recognition (Ticketmaster)
Weaknesses
- High debt load
- Negative public perception of Ticketmaster fees
- Reliance on touring schedules
- Vulnerability to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Expansion of digital ticketing and virtual events
- Strategic acquisitions of venues and promoters
- Increased sponsorship revenue
Threats
- Economic recessions
- Competition from other entertainment options
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Regulatory scrutiny of Ticketmaster's pricing practices
- Artist pushback against ticketing fees
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AEG (Privately Held)
- SeatGeek (Privately Held)
- StubHub (EBAY)
Competitive Landscape
Live Nation's integrated business model provides a competitive advantage. However, it faces competition from specialized ticketing platforms (SeatGeek, StubHub) and other promoters (AEG).
Major Acquisitions
Contest Republic
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: Expands digital engagement and fan interaction capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Live Nation has experienced significant growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth driven by pent-up demand for live events, and higher ticketing and sponsorship prices.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new venues, expansion into new markets, and increased focus on digital ticketing and virtual events.
Summary
Live Nation Entertainment benefits from its dominance in live music and ticketing, but its debt load and public perception of Ticketmaster remain concerns. The company has had considerable success through both acquisition and organic growth with significant expansion into digital ticketing and strategic investments as priorities. However, Live Nation is exposed to regulatory scrutiny due to its near monopoly on the market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10K, 10Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment 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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