LYVCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $209 — +23.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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
Accruals (71): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Issuance (29): 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 +23.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $181 → $212 |
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $190 → $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $215 |
| 31 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $197 → $218 |
| 31 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $210 |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $186 → $187 |
| 23 July 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 July 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | $215 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $190 → $215 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $180 → $205 |
| 21 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Downgrade | Neutral | $181 → $186 |
| 20 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $181 → $208 |
| 20 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $192 → $202 |
| 9 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $199 → $222 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LYV appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. returned +10.5% against +17.5% 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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Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
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Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
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.
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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $39.9B and an enterprise value of $43.5B.
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: 88.7× — 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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Live Nation Entertainment priced an offering of $730 million in 7.125% senior notes due 2032 and €600 million in 6.125% senior notes due 2032. The U.S. dollar notes will be issued at 100% of face value.
Why it matters — The offering adds long-term debt financing, with specified principal amounts, interest rates and maturities relevant to monitoring LYV’s financing.
Live Nation Entertainment announced its intention to offer $840.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2032 and €500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2032, subject to market and other conditions. The obligations under the Notes will be guaranteed by the company and its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facilities.
Why it matters — This debt financing move could affect Live Nation's capital structure and balance sheet, so investors tracking LYV would want to watch the terms and use of proceeds.
Consumers continue spending on hobbies, travel, music, and leisure despite higher prices, a trend dubbed "funflation." ETFs such as AWAY are benefiting from this sustained demand for entertainment and experiences.
Why it matters — Sustained consumer spending on live entertainment and experiences despite inflation supports demand for the kind of events Live Nation promotes and produces.
Salesforce and Live Nation announced an expansion of Live Nation's use of Agentforce at Dreamforce, bringing 24/7 fan support to Live Nation venues across the U.S. The expansion builds on Live Nation's earlier use of the AI tool at BottleRock Napa Valley for on-demand festival assistance.
Why it matters — A LYV watcher would care because the rollout of around-the-clock AI-powered fan support across U.S. venues could enhance the concert-going experience and operational efficiency for Live Nation.
Live Nation is entering its busiest week of the year, coinciding with the release of a new global report that suggests real-world experiences are gaining value as more of daily life moves online. The research, spanning tens of thousands of fans worldwide, explores this trend.
Why it matters — The report's finding that fans increasingly value in-person experiences supports demand for Live Nation's live events and ticketing business.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $209, 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. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ranks 46 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 Accruals (71 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +23.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 46 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +10.5% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (PRNewsWire, 8 Oct 2026): "Live Nation Entertainment Announces Pricing of Private Senior Notes Offering". Live Nation Entertainment priced an offering of $730 million in 7.125% senior notes due 2032 and €600 million in 6.125% senior notes due 2032. The U.S. dollar notes will be issued at 100% of face value.
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
