NYSE:LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV)
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Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) is viewed as a major player in the live music industry, effectively acting as a monopoly in its niche. The company has shown strong performance metrics, with deferred revenue increasing by 22% year-over-year and ticket sales up by 11%. Despite ongoing legal challenges, particularly from the DOJ regarding antitrust issues, analysts believe the business model remains stable and the potential for a breakup is low. Additionally, there's a positive sentiment as the demand for live shows continues to surge, with 85% of large-venue shows already booked. Overall, while there are some concerns regarding recent quarterly performance and potential future penalties from lawsuits, the outlook for growth in the live entertainment sector is optimistic, with future revenue guidance indicating double-digit growth for 2026.
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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.