Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for LYV Earnings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Live Nation Entertainment in a report released on Thursday, May 22nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $1.07 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.28. The consensus estimate for Live Nation Entertainment's current full-year earnings is $2.38 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Live Nation Entertainment's Q2 2026 earnings at $1.24 EPS.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 1st. The company reported ($0.32) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03) by ($0.29). Live Nation Entertainment had a return on equity of 139.09% and a net margin of 3.90%. The company had revenue of $3.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.63 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.60 earnings per share. The business's revenue was down 11.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Live Nation Entertainment from $148.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. Susquehanna started coverage on shares of Live Nation Entertainment in a research report on Monday, April 28th. They set a "positive" rating and a $155.00 target price for the company. Rosenblatt Securities decreased their price target on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $174.00 to $170.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 2nd. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $149.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, February 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Live Nation Entertainment from $150.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Live Nation Entertainment has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $162.07.

Live Nation Entertainment Stock Performance

LYV traded down $0.39 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $135.76. 1,031,558 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,245,807. The stock has a market capitalization of $31.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.84, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.47. Live Nation Entertainment has a 52-week low of $86.81 and a 52-week high of $157.75. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.10. The company's fifty day moving average price is $133.39 and its 200-day moving average price is $135.31.

Institutional Trading of Live Nation Entertainment

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of LYV. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Live Nation Entertainment by 90.1% in the fourth quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 27,456 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,556,000 after acquiring an additional 13,015 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC bought a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment in the fourth quarter worth about $837,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its stake in shares of Live Nation Entertainment by 111.2% during the fourth quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 15,135 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,960,000 after buying an additional 7,969 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Live Nation Entertainment by 21.7% in the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 644 shares of the company's stock worth $83,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, Center For Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Live Nation Entertainment during the 4th quarter valued at $232,000. 74.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Live Nation Entertainment

In other Live Nation Entertainment news, CAO Brian Capo sold 5,066 shares of Live Nation Entertainment stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.24, for a total value of $624,333.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 10,549 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,300,058.76. This trade represents a 32.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP John Hopmans sold 34,808 shares of Live Nation Entertainment stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.38, for a total value of $5,130,003.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 189,456 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $27,922,025.28. This represents a 15.52% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 40,374 shares of company stock worth $5,815,812. Insiders own 3.01% of the company's stock.

Live Nation Entertainment Company Profile

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc operates as a live entertainment company worldwide. It operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. The Concerts segment promotes live music events in its owned or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues. This segment operates and manages music venues; produces music festivals; creates and streams associated content; and offers management and other services to artists.