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Vivid Seats Inc (SEAT)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: SEAT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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12 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $3.19

1 Year Target Price $3.19

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3.19Target price
Low$1.44
Current$1.69
high$5.74

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -63.69%
Avg. Invested days 17
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 329.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.19
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.19
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 1.44 - 5.74
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.44 - 5.74
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.35%
Operating Margin (TTM) -2.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.67%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 22.73
Enterprise Value 416240110
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 416240110
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.63
Shares Outstanding 129848000
Shares Floating 63669457
Shares Outstanding 129848000
Shares Floating 63669457
Percent Insiders 17.09
Percent Institutions 85.95

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 3.19
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Hold 5
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Vivid Seats Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Vivid Seats Inc. was founded in 2001 as a secondary marketplace for tickets to live events. It has grown through acquisitions and partnerships to become a leading player in the industry, going public via SPAC in 2021.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Ticketing Platform: Operates an online marketplace where buyers can purchase tickets from sellers for sports, concerts, and theater events.
  • Technology Solutions: Provides technology solutions to ticket sellers and event organizers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Stan Chia serves as the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for technology, marketing, finance, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Tickets to Live Events: Vivid Seats' primary offering is access to tickets for live events. They claim a significant portion of the secondary ticket market, but exact figures are fluctuating, around 10-15%. Competitors include Ticketmaster (LYV), StubHub, SeatGeek, Gametime.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The live event ticketing industry is highly competitive and fragmented. The secondary market is growing, driven by consumer demand for event access, but faces regulatory scrutiny and pricing concerns.

Positioning

Vivid Seats is positioned as a leading online marketplace focused on customer experience and technology innovation to drive sales. Competitive advantages include their rewards program and extensive ticket inventory.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global event ticketing market is estimated at hundreds of billions USD. Vivid Seats' TAM is a subset of this related to the secondary ticket market. They are positioned to capture more of the TAM by improving customer service and platform reliability

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Extensive Ticket Inventory
  • Loyalty Program
  • Technology Platform
  • Established Partnerships

Weaknesses

  • Customer Service Issues
  • High Fees
  • Reliance on Secondary Market
  • Limited Control Over Ticket Authenticity
  • Dependence on partnerships

Opportunities

  • Expanding Into New Geographies
  • Strategic Partnerships with Event Organizers
  • Developing New Technology Solutions
  • Acquiring Competitors
  • International growth

Threats

  • Regulatory Scrutiny
  • Competition from Established Players
  • Economic Downturn Impacting Event Attendance
  • Scalping Technologies
  • Changes to ticket distribution models.

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LYV
  • EBAY
  • SEAT

Competitive Landscape

Vivid Seats competes primarily with other secondary ticket marketplaces, as well as primary ticket sellers. Its competitive advantages include its rewards program and broad selection.

Major Acquisitions

Vivid Seats acquired Betcha Sports, Inc

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: To enhance Vivid Seats' user experience and expand its offerings within the live event ecosystem. Financial terms not disclosed.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by increased online ticket sales and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be moderate, dependent on partnerships and technological improvements.

Recent Initiatives: Investing in technology and partnerships to expand its platform and product offerings.

Summary

Vivid Seats is a key player in the secondary ticketing market. Their established presence and technology are working in their favor. Customer Service and market disruptions are areas that require attention, and intense competition remains a concern.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings
  • Market research reports
  • Industry news
  • Company Website

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About Vivid Seats Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-10-12
CEO, President & Director Mr. Stanley Chia
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 768
Full time employees 768

Vivid Seats Inc. operates an online ticket marketplace in the United States, Canada, and Japan. It operates in two segments, Marketplace and Resale. The Marketplace segment acts as an intermediary between event ticket buyers and sellers through its website and mobile applications, including Vivid Seats; Vegas.com, an online ticket marketplace for shows, attractions, tours, flights, and hotels in Las Vegas; Wavedash, an online ticket marketplace in Tokyo, Japan; and Vivid Picks, a fantasy sports mobile application with social and gamification features. This segment also offers Skybox, a proprietary enterprise resource planning tool that helps ticket sellers manage ticket inventories, adjust pricing, and fulfill orders across multiple ticket resale marketplaces; and sells tickets for sports, concerts, theater events, and other live events. The Resale segment acquires tickets to resell on secondary ticket marketplaces; and provides internal research and development support for Skybox and to deliver seller software and tools. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.