NYSE:LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV)
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Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) has garnered positive reviews from experts who view it as a leading player in the live music industry, highlighting its unique position and growth potential. One expert emphasizes the company's strength, noting a 22% increase in deferred revenue year-over-year and an 11% rise in ticket sales, suggesting resilience in its business model. Despite ongoing anti-trust lawsuits, including a settlement with the Department of Justice, many analysts remain optimistic about the company's future, with a price target of $178.35. There is a prevailing sentiment that while challenges exist, the overall outlook for Live Nation remains stable, with expectations of double-digit revenue growth in the near future. Additionally, the demand for live experiences continues to strengthen as fans seek to see their favorite bands perform live again.
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Premium contentThe US based event ticket seller has been building cash reserves and retiring debt. Pent up demand for concert goers is expected to see double-digit growth in key parameters for the next few years. It is expensive at 70x earnings, but the 65% ROE demonstrates its market dominance in the sector. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $89, looking to achieve $117 — upside potential of 20%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $116.88)They control almost all the live venues for concerts. Demand and schedule for concerts remains huge, like Canadians seeing Taylor Swift in other countries.
David BaskinLYV is up 21% this year, which we would not consider so bad. Sales have tripled since 2020 in the covid rebound, and are expected to rise about 10% next year. Concert sales rose 29% last quarter. There are some legal issues, regarding concentration in the industry and investigations by the government, but otherwise we do not see a lot of issues. At 75X earnings, however, the stock is too expensive to get us really interested.
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Post Covid-19 demand for entertainment will remain strong.
Higher prices not impacting demand.
Artists forced to tour as a result of Spotify.
Expecting many years of live show demand growth.
Expanding vertically into venue ownership.
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Brian Madden
Barry SchwartzBarry SchwartzHe'd double-down on this after recommending this some weeks ago, though the stock has been a bit of a dud since then. Let's assume demand will be there. Goldman Sachs (in this bullish call today) said there'll be twice as many musicians touring than in a normal year, and LN can capitalize. Rising cases are not enough to justify lockdowns, because people won't allow. He still likes this.
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Our PAST TOP PICK with LYV has triggered its stop at $89. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.