Is LYV a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 46.0/100. It is ranked #726 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 55/100, Momentum 51/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for LYV?

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 46.0 ranks it #726 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is LYV in?

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector (Entertainment industry) with a market cap of $35.84 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does LYV pay a dividend?

LYV does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is LYV's P/E ratio?

LYV has a trailing P/E ratio of 28.60x. The Communication Services sector average is 26.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is LYV?

LYV's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 26.9%. ROE: 150.1% vs sector average 1.0%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is LYV valued compared to peers?

LYV's value factor score is 55/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 28.6x, EV/EBITDA 14.5x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is LYV's debt level?

LYV's debt-to-equity ratio is 2462%. Sector average: 82%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

LYV has a beta of 0.89, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 68/100.

Does LYV have high short interest?

LYV's short interest factor score is 10/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

LYV Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 46.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
LYV	-1.88%	+3.11%	-2.98%	+12.69%	+24.27%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLC	-0.28%	+2.01%	-2.92%	-3.20%	+25.91%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.81%	-0.50%	-3.32%	+13.06%	-5.26%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.60%	+1.09%	-0.06%	+15.90%	-1.64%	-	-	-

Metric	LYV	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	28.6x	+10%
EV/EBITDA	14.5x	+192%
Price / Book	42.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
TIGO MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA	62	41	67	81	-	143.3%	42.5%	4.6%	-	884.0x	$12.9B	VS
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	54	50	77	54	10.8x	17.6%	60.5%	13.7%	3.1%	282.0x	$208.3B	VS
DLX DELUXE CORP	54	50	76	69	16.4x	11.6%	53.3%	3.7%	0.4%	321.0x	$1.3B	VS
NYT NEW YORK TIMES CO	53	50	52	68	49.3x	13.6%	50.2%	10.4%	12.1%	47.0x	$13.8B	VS
BCE BCE INC	52	37	71	51	186.8x	8.8%	43.4%	1.5%	-9.3%	237.0x	$23.7B	VS
T AT&T INC.	52	50	68	46	9.9x	15.3%	62.0%	15.8%	3.1%	107.0x	$197.7B	VS
MSGE Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.	51	50	59	67	48.3x	166.0%	40.3%	-1.0%	101.4%	1,540.0x	$2.7B	VS
ADEA Adeia Inc.	50	50	61	67	51.2x	11.8%	100.0%	16.4%	-0.0%	87.0x	$2.8B	VS
CDRO Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A.	50	46	53	61	-	65.0%	90.7%	1.9%	12.7%	0.0x	$389M	VS
TGNA TEGNA INC	50	50	67	46	10.4x	9.8%	38.3%	10.6%	-8.4%	80.0x	$3.2B	VS
LYV Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.	46	50	55	51	28.6x	150.1%	26.9%	4.5%	41.1%	2,462.0x	$35.8B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%	-0.9%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%	-0.6%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%	-1.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	2.5%	-	4.6%	-	-	-	-69.7%	1.3%	6.5%	4.0%	5.4%
ROE %	1.5%	0.8%	6.5%	1.3%	4.4%	323.0%	387.4%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	107.0%	110.5%	126.3%	143.5%	616.6%	-	-68.8%	12.9%	14.0%	4.4%	8.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.1%

-0.9%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

-0.0%

-0.6%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.0%

-0.1%

-1.0%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

2.5%

4.6%

-69.7%

1.3%

6.5%

4.0%

5.4%

ROE %

1.5%

0.8%

6.5%

1.3%

4.4%

323.0%

387.4%

0.1%

0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

-0.2%

0.0%

ROIC %

107.0%

110.5%

126.3%

143.5%

616.6%

-68.8%

12.9%

14.0%

4.4%

8.1%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$26.5B	$25.2B	$23.2B	$22.7B	$16.7B	$6.3B	$1.9B	$11.5B	$10.8B	$9.7B	$7.8B	$7.2B
	—	$18.8B	—	$17.3B	$12.3B	$4.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$6.9B	$6.4B	$5.8B	$5.5B	$4.3B	$1.9B	$459M	$3.1B	$2.8B	$2.5B	$2.2B	$2.0B
Gross Margin	26.9%	25.6%	25.2%	24.0%	26.0%	30.5%	24.6%	26.7%	26.1%	25.9%	28.0%	28.3%
	—	$4.1B	—	$3.6B	$3.0B	$1.8B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$639M	$656M	$517M	$450M	$416M	$566M	$325M	$487M	$469M	$416M	$408M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$5.2B	—	$4.4B	$3.6B	$2.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.0B	$1.3B	$825M	$1.1B	$732M	-$418M	-$1.7B	$325M	$273M	$91M	$195M	$131M
EBIT	$2.0B	$1.3B	$825M	$1.1B	$732M	-$418M	-$1.7B	$325M	$273M	$91M	$195M	$131M
EBITDA	$2.6B	$1.9B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.2B	-$2M	-$1.1B	$870M	$546M	$338M	$600M	$512M
Operating Margin	7.0%	5.0%	3.6%	4.7%	4.4%	-6.7%	-88.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.9%	2.5%	1.8%
EBITDA Margin	10.0%	7.5%	6.8%	7.0%	7.1%	-0.0%	-57.4%	7.5%	5.1%	3.5%	7.7%	7.1%
	—	$316M	$329M	$350M	$278M	$282M	$227M	$158M	$141M	$108M	$121M	$103M
	—	$1.0B	—	$895M	$505M	-$611M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$340M	-$392M	$160M	$96M	-$2M	-$29M	$67M	$41M	-$17M	$28M	$22M
	$1.3B	$691M	$1.1B	$734M	$409M	-$609M	-$1.8B	$118M	$90M	$8M	$20M	-$16M
Net Margin	4.5%	2.7%	4.9%	3.2%	2.5%	-9.7%	-98.2%	1.0%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	-0.2%
	$-0.24	$-0.24	$2.77	$1.38	$0.66	-	$-8.12	$-0.02	$-0.09	$-0.48	$-0.23	$-0.33
Diluted EPS	$-0.24	$-0.24	$2.77	$1.37	$0.64	-	$-8.12	$-0.02	$-0.09	$-0.48	$-0.23	$-0.33
Weighted Avg Basic	—	232M	—	229M	225M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	232M	—	231M	232M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$26.5B

$25.2B

$23.2B

$22.7B

$16.7B

$6.3B

$1.9B

$11.5B

$10.8B

$9.7B

$7.8B

$7.2B

—

$18.8B

—

$17.3B

$12.3B

$4.4B

—

$6.9B

$6.4B

$5.8B

$5.5B

$4.3B

$1.9B

$459M

$3.1B

$2.8B

$2.5B

$2.2B

$2.0B

Gross Margin

26.9%

25.6%

25.2%

24.0%

26.0%

30.5%

24.6%

26.7%

26.1%

25.9%

28.0%

28.3%

—

$4.1B

—

$3.6B

$3.0B

$1.8B

—

Depreciation

—

$639M

$656M

$517M

$450M

$416M

$566M

$325M

$487M

$469M

$416M

$408M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$5.2B

—

$4.4B

$3.6B

$2.3B

—

$2.0B

$1.3B

$825M

$1.1B

$732M

-$418M

-$1.7B

$325M

$273M

$91M

$195M

$131M

EBIT

$2.0B

$1.3B

$825M

$1.1B

$732M

-$418M

-$1.7B

$325M

$273M

$91M

$195M

$131M

EBITDA

$2.6B

$1.9B

$1.6B

$1.2B

-$2M

-$1.1B

$870M

$546M

$338M

$600M

$512M

Operating Margin

7.0%

5.0%

3.6%

4.7%

4.4%

-6.7%

-88.8%

2.8%

2.5%

0.9%

2.5%

1.8%

EBITDA Margin

10.0%

7.5%

6.8%

7.0%

7.1%

-0.0%

-57.4%

7.5%

5.1%

3.5%

7.7%

7.1%

—

$316M

$329M

$350M

$278M

$282M

$227M

$158M

$141M

$108M

$121M

$103M

—

$1.0B

—

$895M

$505M

-$611M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$340M

-$392M

$160M

$96M

-$2M

-$29M

$67M

$41M

-$17M

$28M

$22M

$1.3B

$691M

$1.1B

$734M

$409M

-$609M

-$1.8B

$118M

$90M

$8M

$20M

-$16M

Net Margin

4.5%

2.7%

4.9%

3.2%

2.5%

-9.7%

-98.2%

1.0%

0.8%

0.1%

0.3%

-0.2%

$-0.24

$2.77

$1.38

$0.66

$-8.12

$-0.02

$-0.09

$-0.48

$-0.23

$-0.33

Diluted EPS

$-0.24

$2.77

$1.37

$0.64

$-8.12

$-0.02

$-0.09

$-0.48

$-0.23

$-0.33

Weighted Avg Basic

—

232M

—

229M

225M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

232M

—

231M

232M

—

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Do?

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as a live entertainment company. 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; 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 clients for tickets and event information through its primary websites livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, as well as provides ticket resale services. This segment sells tickets for its events, as well as for third-party clients in various live event categories, such as arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, music clubs, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters through websites, mobile apps, and ticket outlets. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment sells international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising, including signage, promotional programs, rich media offering that comprise advertising related with live streaming and music-related content; and ads across its 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. As of December 31, 2021, it owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues in North America and 94 entertainment venues internationally. 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 headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. The company is led by CEO Michael Rapino and employs approximately 12,800 people, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. With a market capitalization of $35.8B, LYV is one of the prominent companies in the Communication Services sector.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.LYV ranks #726 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ranks #16 of 134 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Communication Services peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

LYV Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) currently trades at $160.55. The stock lost $3.11 (1.9%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for LYV is $175.25, which means the stock is currently trading -8.4% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $113.20, putting the stock 41.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 3.2M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is LYV Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) carries a value factor score of 55/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 28.60x, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 26.08x — a premium of 10%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 42.94x, versus the sector average of 1.87x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.45x, compared to 0.55x for the average Communication Services stock. On an enterprise value basis, LYV trades at 14.52x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.98x for the sector.

Overall, LYV's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 150.1%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 1.0%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 5.9% versus the sector average of -0.0%.

On a margin basis, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reports gross margins of 26.9%, compared to 56.4% for the sector. The operating margin is 7.0% (sector: 0.4%). Net profit margin stands at 4.5%, versus -0.9% for the average Communication Services stock. Revenue growth is running at 41.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.0% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

LYV Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2462.0%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 82.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 1.00x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $7.36B. Cash and equivalents stand at $6.75B.

LYV has a beta of 0.89, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is 68/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported revenue of $26.54B and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.24. Net income for the quarter was $1.34B. Gross margin was 26.9%. Operating income came in at $2.03B.

In FY 2025, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported revenue of $25.20B and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.24. Net income for the quarter was $691M. Gross margin was 25.6%. Revenue grew 8.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $1.25B.

In Q3 2025, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported revenue of $8.50B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74. Net income for the quarter was $478M. Gross margin was 24.3%. Revenue grew 11.1% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $792M.

In Q2 2025, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported revenue of $7.01B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41. Net income for the quarter was $303M. Gross margin was 25.6%. Revenue grew 16.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $487M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $6.02B to $26.54B. Investors analyzing LYV stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

LYV Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Entertainment industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Communication Services dividend stocks may want to explore other Communication Services stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

LYV Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has a momentum factor score of 51/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 23/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 10/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

LYV vs Competitors — Communication Services Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) ranks #16 out of 134 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places LYV in the top quartile of all Communication Services stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA (TIGO) with a score of 61.6/100, TEGNA INC (TGNA) with a score of 49.6/100, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) with a score of 54.2/100, DELUXE CORP (DLX) with a score of 53.8/100, and NEW YORK TIMES CO (NYT) with a score of 53.2/100.

Comparing LYV against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full LYV vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

LYV Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy LYV? — Investment Thesis Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Low volatility (stability score 68/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 46.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on LYV stock.

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