NYSE:LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV)
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV-N) is currently navigating a complex landscape impacted by an anti-trust lawsuit, with a recent settlement with the DOJ highlighting its challenges. Despite ongoing legal scrutiny, the company's core business model shows resilience, benefitting from a surge in demand for live events as fans seek out in-person experiences after a period of streaming. Analysts remain optimistic, projecting double-digit revenue growth for 2026, although some concerns linger regarding the robustness of the last quarter's performance. As Live Nation continues to adapt and leverage the enthusiasm for live music, the possibility of breakup or penalties remains, yet experts broadly express confidence in the company's stability. The current price target stands at $178.35.
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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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One of the crown jewels in the experience economy. They have a strangehold on live concerts, being the only public in this space. People keep going to events and increasing. Looks at Taylor Swift. He sees a new high soon.