Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. LYV
Composite 40/100; the shares have moved about 31% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Momentum ranks 57/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it. Growth ranks 36/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) is a global live entertainment company with three segments: Concerts (promoting live events in owned/operated venues), Ticketing (managing ticketing software and resale services via platforms like Ticketmaster), and Sponsorship & Advertising (selling advertising and promotional programs).
Key financials LYV reports gross margins of 25.9% but negative operating margins (-9.9%) and net margins of 0.3%. Revenue growth stands at 12.2%, while ROE is 14.9% and ROA is 2.2%. Debt/Equity is high at 7.38, with a net debt/EBITDA of 1.01 and a current ratio of 0.89.
Stock health Momentum is strong: 3m +19.87%, 6m +24.42%, 12m +21.97%, though down -2.36% from its 52w high. RSI(14) is 60.10. Sideravia scores Quality at 19.5 (poor) but Momentum at 72.8 (positive).
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount** of 4.87% versus the analyst 12-month target of 192.50. - Q2 2026 earnings beat revenue and earnings estimates (Zacks, StockStory). - Record fan growth highlighted in earnings call (GuruFocus.com). - Revenue rise driven by international concert demand (WSJ). - Positive momentum reflected in 12m +21.97% return (Sideravia).
Looking forward Forward P/E is 85.49, EV/EBITDA is 30.66, and FCF yield is 5.0%. Analysts cite strong demand but flag high leverage and weak profitability metrics as key risks.
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