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Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) Stock

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV), a prominent company in the communication services sector within the entertainment industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $148.01. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $112.88 and $175.25. This places the current price at 84.5% of its 52-week high and 31.1% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 3,025,433. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US5380341090.

52-Week Range

$175.25 - $112.88

-15.54% from high · +31.12% from low

Avg Daily Volume

3,025,433

Latest volume

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

69.06

Above market average

Forward P/E

123.46

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

10.89

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

104.22

EV/EBITDA

23.19

EPS (TTM)

$2.38

Price to Sales

1.61

Beta

1.42

Similar volatility to market

How is LYV valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 69.06, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 123.46 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of 10.89 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is LYV's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.42, Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 104.22 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

3.88%

Operating Margin

6.93%

EBITDA

$2.01B

Return on Equity

59.40%

Return on Assets

4.08%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

16.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-60.00%

How profitable and efficient is LYV's business model?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. achieves a profit margin of 3.88%, meaning it retains $3.88 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 6.93% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 59.40% and ROA at 4.08%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are LYV's recent growth trends?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s revenue grew by 16.30% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 60.00% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against ENTERTAINMENT industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$38.1B

Revenue (TTM)

$23.72B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$102.67

Shares Outstanding

231.95M

Book Value/Share

$1.57

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is LYV's market capitalization and position?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has a market capitalization of $38.1B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 231.95M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the ENTERTAINMENT industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does LYV's price compare to its book value?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s book value per share is $1.57, while the current stock price is $148.01, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 94.58. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$174.30

17.76% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

16

Hold

2

Sell

1

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for LYV?
21 analysts cover LYV with 86% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $174.30 implies 17.8% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on LYV?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 2 Hold, 1 Sell, 0The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Oct 1, 2025, 06:19 AM

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