Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for LYV Earnings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for Live Nation Entertainment in a research note issued on Thursday, May 22nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will earn $1.07 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast 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.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Benchmark restated a "buy" rating and set a $178.00 price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, April 1st. Macquarie raised their price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $146.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, March 6th. Rosenblatt Securities decreased their price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $174.00 to $170.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 2nd. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $149.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, February 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $148.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Live Nation Entertainment presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $162.07.

Live Nation Entertainment Stock Performance

NYSE LYV traded down $4.56 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $135.66. 4,886,871 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,227,754. Live Nation Entertainment has a 1 year low of $86.81 and a 1 year high of $157.75. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $133.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is $135.23. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $31.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.90, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.47.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 1st. The company reported ($0.32) earnings per share (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 for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.63 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.60 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was down 11.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Insider Activity

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Live Nation Entertainment

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Anderson Financial Strategies LLC lifted its position in Live Nation Entertainment by 26.9% during the first quarter. Anderson Financial Strategies LLC now owns 13,578 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,773,000 after purchasing an additional 2,880 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio bought a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment during the first quarter valued at approximately $4,500,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment during the first quarter valued at approximately $2,051,000. IFM Investors Pty Ltd lifted its position in Live Nation Entertainment by 1.1% during the first quarter. IFM Investors Pty Ltd now owns 28,724 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,751,000 after purchasing an additional 312 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd lifted its position in Live Nation Entertainment by 1,131.8% during the first quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd now owns 813 shares of the company's stock valued at $106,000 after purchasing an additional 747 shares during the last quarter. 74.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Live Nation Entertainment

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.