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$3.97 +0.22 (+5.87%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

LVO vs. CURI, PODC, CNVS, SOGP, and CAST

Should you buy LiveOne stock or one of its competitors? LiveOne's main competitors and comparable companies include CuriosityStream (CURI), PodcastOne (PODC), Cineverse (CNVS), Sound Group (SOGP), and FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "movies & entertainment" industry.

How does LiveOne compare to CuriosityStream?

LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) and CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and valuation.

LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, suggesting that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

LiveOne presently has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 177.08%. CuriosityStream has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 99.28%. Given LiveOne's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe LiveOne is more favorable than CuriosityStream.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20

CuriosityStream has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LiveOne. LiveOne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A
CuriosityStream$71.66M2.29-$6.43M$0.01276.00

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat LiveOne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LiveOne-25.87% N/A -39.66%
CuriosityStream 0.03%0.06%0.03%

21.3% of LiveOne shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.8% of LiveOne shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, LiveOne had 3 more articles in the media than CuriosityStream. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LiveOne and 1 mentions for CuriosityStream. LiveOne's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat CuriosityStream's score of 0.00 indicating that LiveOne is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LiveOne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CuriosityStream
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CuriosityStream beats LiveOne on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiveOne compare to PodcastOne?

PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) and LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 7 more articles in the media than LiveOne. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PodcastOne and 4 mentions for LiveOne. PodcastOne's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat LiveOne's score of 0.30 indicating that PodcastOne is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PodcastOne
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LiveOne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PodcastOne has a beta of 2.15, meaning that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

PodcastOne has a net margin of -5.01% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%. LiveOne's return on equity of 0.00% beat PodcastOne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PodcastOne-5.01% -17.56% -10.97%
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

PodcastOne has higher earnings, but lower revenue than LiveOne. PodcastOne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveOne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PodcastOne$61.67M1.32-$2.64M-$0.12N/A
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

2.9% of PodcastOne shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.3% of LiveOne shares are held by institutional investors. 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LiveOne has a consensus target price of $11.00, suggesting a potential upside of 177.08%. Given LiveOne's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LiveOne is more favorable than PodcastOne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PodcastOne
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

PodcastOne and LiveOne tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiveOne compare to Cineverse?

LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) and Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Cineverse has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LiveOne. Cineverse is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveOne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A
Cineverse$65.73M0.91-$8.84M-$0.59N/A

In the previous week, LiveOne had 1 more articles in the media than Cineverse. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LiveOne and 3 mentions for Cineverse. LiveOne's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Cineverse's score of 0.28 indicating that LiveOne is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LiveOne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cineverse
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

LiveOne currently has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 177.08%. Cineverse has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 354.55%. Given Cineverse's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cineverse is more favorable than LiveOne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Cineverse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

21.3% of LiveOne shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Cineverse shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.8% of LiveOne shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Cineverse shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cineverse has a net margin of -12.87% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%. LiveOne's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cineverse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LiveOne-25.87% N/A -39.66%
Cineverse -12.87%-50.16%-18.30%

LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineverse has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LiveOne beats Cineverse on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiveOne compare to Sound Group?

Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP) and LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and risk.

1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.3% of LiveOne shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

LiveOne has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 177.08%. Given LiveOne's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe LiveOne is more favorable than Sound Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, meaning that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than LiveOne. Sound Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveOne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

In the previous week, LiveOne had 4 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LiveOne and 0 mentions for Sound Group. LiveOne's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that LiveOne is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
LiveOne Neutral

Summary

LiveOne beats Sound Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiveOne compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

FreeCast (Direct Listing) (NASDAQ:CAST) and LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than LiveOne. FreeCast (Direct Listing) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveOne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/AN/AN/A-$0.18N/A
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/A N/A N/A
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

In the previous week, LiveOne had 3 more articles in the media than FreeCast (Direct Listing). MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LiveOne and 1 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing). FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat LiveOne's score of 0.30 indicating that FreeCast (Direct Listing) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LiveOne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

FreeCast (Direct Listing) presently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 279.75%. LiveOne has a consensus price target of $11.00, suggesting a potential upside of 177.08%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than LiveOne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

21.3% of LiveOne shares are held by institutional investors. 53.3% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) and LiveOne tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LVO vs. The Competition

MetricLiveOneEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$54.44M$11.26B$33.01B$12.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.92%5.36%10.78%
P/E Ratio-2.2726.77232.3424.21
Price / Sales0.71110.3362.2390.25
Price / CashN/A37.2120.8036.90
Price / Book-2.566.5911.036.42
Net Income-$20.97M$84.02M$1.10B$348.89M
7 Day Performance-4.34%-1.42%-1.15%0.08%
1 Month Performance-18.48%1.10%2.43%3.88%
1 Year Performance-33.92%-5.41%0.05%16.98%

LiveOne Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LVO
LiveOne
2.5641 of 5 stars
$3.97
+5.9%
$11.00
+177.1%
-33.9%$54.44M$77.14MN/A180
CURI
CuriosityStream
4.3417 of 5 stars
$2.86
-3.1%
$5.50
+92.3%
-37.0%$209.36M$71.66M286.0090
PODC
PodcastOne
1.7755 of 5 stars
$2.74
-3.2%
N/A+86.2%$95.73M$61.67MN/AN/A
CNVS
Cineverse
2.1587 of 5 stars
$2.73
-0.4%
$11.50
+321.2%
-52.9%$63.94M$65.73MN/A134
SOGP
Sound Group
0.152 of 5 stars
$12.26
+6.1%
N/A+251.9%$50.83M$443.69MN/A750

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This page (NASDAQ:LVO) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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