Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for LYV Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has decreased its earnings forecast for Live Nation Entertainment's Q3 2025 from $1.57 to $1.44 per share.
• Live Nation reported a Q2 earnings miss with $0.41 EPS compared to a consensus estimate of $1.08, but achieved revenue of $7.01 billion, exceeding expectations.
• Analysts' ratings for Live Nation are generally positive, with 18 out of 21 analysts giving it a "Buy" rating, amid price targets ranging significantly up to $195.00.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) - Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Live Nation Entertainment in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, October 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $1.44 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.57. 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 FY2025 earnings at $0.99 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.79 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.96 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.00 EPS.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 7th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.08 by ($0.67). The business had revenue of $7.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.93 billion. Live Nation Entertainment had a return on equity of 105.85% and a net margin of 3.88%.Live Nation Entertainment's revenue was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.03 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $165.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 9th. Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered shares of Live Nation Entertainment from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their price target for the company from $144.00 to $170.00 in a research note on Tuesday, September 16th. Rothschild Redb lowered shares of Live Nation Entertainment from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 16th. Finally, Moffett Nathanson initiated coverage on shares of Live Nation Entertainment in a research note on Monday, August 18th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $195.00 price target on the stock. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $171.42.

Live Nation Entertainment Price Performance

LYV opened at $155.15 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $36.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 12.11 and a beta of 1.40. Live Nation Entertainment has a fifty-two week low of $112.88 and a fifty-two week high of $175.25. The company's 50-day moving average price is $162.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.38.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LYV. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Live Nation Entertainment by 2.5% during the second quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,828 shares of the company's stock worth $428,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. boosted its holdings in Live Nation Entertainment by 1.4% during the first quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 5,538 shares of the company's stock worth $723,000 after buying an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Vident Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in Live Nation Entertainment by 2.1% during the second quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 3,622 shares of the company's stock worth $548,000 after buying an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its holdings in Live Nation Entertainment by 24.4% during the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 418 shares of the company's stock worth $68,000 after buying an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Central Pacific Bank Trust Division boosted its holdings in Live Nation Entertainment by 1.8% during the second quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 5,521 shares of the company's stock worth $835,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. 74.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.

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