LYVCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $210 — +17.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (78): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Issuance (30): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LYV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $187 → $183 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $215 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $200 → $215 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $181 → $212 |
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $190 → $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $197 → $218 |
| 31 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $210 |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $186 → $187 |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 July 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 July 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | $215 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Nov 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. returned +19.4% against +11.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 51% of US stocks
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Higher than 28% of US stocks
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Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $41.7B and an enterprise value of $45.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $26.3B. The latest quarter grew 9.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $364.6M, a 1.4% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B.
Trailing P/E: 117.5×; forward P/E: 93.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. employs 17,700 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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A Zacks preview says Live Nation’s Q3 results are likely to benefit from strong concert demand, higher fan attendance and Ticketmaster growth, while limited stadium availability could weigh on results.
Why it matters — LYV watchers may weigh these demand and Ticketmaster strengths against the stadium-availability constraint when assessing the Q3 outlook.
Zacks Investment Research previews Live Nation’s Q3 earnings, noting that analysts’ projections for key performance measures are available alongside Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line estimates for the quarter ended September 2026.
Why it matters — The projections offer LYV watchers additional metrics to review ahead of the company’s quarterly results.
Zacks says Live Nation lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The headline says Wall Street expects earnings growth.
Why it matters — LYV watchers may use the expectations and Zacks' assessment as context ahead of the upcoming earnings report.
Seeking Alpha describes Live Nation as maintaining a positive outlook, citing continued concert demand, international fan growth, amphitheater profitability and expected double-digit year-over-year growth. It also points to deferred revenue, cash generation and $9 billion in cash as support for managing $9.2 billion of debt.
Why it matters — The cited demand, profitability and liquidity trends are relevant to investors tracking LYV’s operating momentum and debt management.
Bloomberg examines Live Nation’s extensive role in U.S. live music, spanning ticketing, touring and venues, following a major antitrust defeat. The dispute centers on whether breaking up the company could revive the independent music scene.
Why it matters — The antitrust fight and possible breakup could affect Live Nation’s business structure and its place in the live-music industry.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $210, with estimates ranging from $145 to $222. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 25 analysts covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 20 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +17.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 44 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LYV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $145 to $222 over the next 12 months.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. returned +19.4% over the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a live entertainment company that produces and promotes concerts, festivals, and other music events around the world.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Nov 2026): "Live Nation to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?". A Zacks preview says Live Nation’s Q3 results are likely to benefit from strong concert demand, higher fan attendance and Ticketmaster growth, while limited stadium availability could weigh on results.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a live entertainment company that produces and promotes concerts, festivals, and other music events around the world. The company operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments, combining event promotion, venue operations, ticket sales, and marketing services in one integrated platform. Its Concerts segment manages live music events in owned, operated, and third-party venues, while the Ticketing segment provides ticket sales software and marketplace services for consumers and clients. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment connects brands with audiences through concert, festival, venue, and digital advertising opportunities. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. serves artists, event organizers, advertisers, and fans across the global live events market, making it a central participant in the live music and ticketing industry.
CEO Mr. Michael Rapino · 17,700 employees · United States · https://www.livenationentertainment.com
