Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$143.91 -0.55 (-0.38%)

Closing price 07/11/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$143.94 +0.03 (+0.02%)

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Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
17

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 17 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$165.24
14.82% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, the average price target is $165.24. The highest price target for LYV is $185.00, while the lowest price target for LYV is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.82% from the current price of $143.91.

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LYV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/14/24 to 7/14/25	1 Month Ago 6/14/24 to 6/14/25	3 Months Ago 4/15/24 to 4/15/25	1 Year Ago 7/15/23 to 7/14/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$165.24	$164.35	$160.33	$115.58
Forecasted Upside	14.82% Upside	19.03% Upside	24.40% Upside	18.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

LYV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

LYV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Live Nation Entertainment Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Live Nation Entertainment	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.62	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.82% Upside	205.93% Upside	10.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LYV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/18/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	Curry Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00	+15.01%
6/10/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	J. Stauff Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$155.00 ➝ $165.00	+15.93%
6/10/2025	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars	John Janedis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $168.00	+17.12%
6/4/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	I. Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$185.00	+35.28%
5/2/2025	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$174.00 ➝ $164.00	+23.01%
5/2/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$174.00 ➝ $170.00	+29.37%
4/1/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Harrigan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$178.00 ➝ $178.00	+36.98%
3/6/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Golding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$146.00 ➝ $165.00	+21.29%
2/24/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Henderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$149.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.16%
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.27%
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2/18/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Cameron Mansson-Perrone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.53%
2/13/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Laszczyk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$148.00 ➝ $166.00	+9.99%
11/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $163.00	+19.41%
11/19/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.12%
11/12/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$108.00 ➝ $145.00	+13.07%
11/12/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$120.00 ➝ $155.00	+20.16%
11/12/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.90%
5/28/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.04%
1/11/2024	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Live Nation Entertainment Stock? LYV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, July 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Live Nation Entertainment pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.:

The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment among analysts, which could suggest potential for price appreciation.
Recent earnings reports show a strong return on equity, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for solid financial performance.
The current stock price is around $150, which is significantly higher than its 52-week low, indicating recovery and potential growth opportunities.
Analysts have set price targets ranging from $164 to $178, suggesting that there is room for the stock to increase in value based on market expectations.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates in the growing live entertainment sector, which has seen increased demand as events resume post-pandemic, potentially leading to higher revenues.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported a loss in earnings per share, missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
Quarterly revenue was down compared to the same period last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
The stock has a high price-to-earnings ratio, which may suggest that it is overvalued relative to its earnings, posing a risk for new investors.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by an executive vice president, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term performance.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate financial risk, as it relies heavily on borrowed funds to finance its operations.

LYV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Live Nation Entertainment is $165.24, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LYV shares.
: According to analysts, Live Nation Entertainment's stock has a predicted upside of 14.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Live Nation Entertainment has been rated by research analysts at Guggenheim, Rosenblatt Securities, Roth Mkm, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Live Nation Entertainment more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Live Nation Entertainment is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how LYV compares to other companies.

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target