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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$135.97 -4.25 (-3.03%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
15

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 15 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$162.07
19.20% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, the average price target is $162.07. The highest price target for LYV is $178.00, while the lowest price target for LYV is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.20% from the current price of $135.97.
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LYV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/29/24 to 5/29/25
1 Month Ago
4/29/24 to 4/29/25
3 Months Ago
2/29/24 to 2/28/25
1 Year Ago
5/30/23 to 5/29/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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$162.07$160.00$156.00$115.58
Forecasted Upside19.20% Upside20.98% Upside8.82% Upside22.96% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

LYV Analyst Recommendations By Month

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LYV Price Targets by Month

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Live Nation Entertainment Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLive Nation EntertainmentConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.59
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.72% Upside104.39% Upside15.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/2/2025Roth Mkm
1 of 5 stars
Eric Handler
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$174.00 ➝ $164.00+23.01%
5/2/2025Rosenblatt Securities
4 of 5 stars
Barton Crockett
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$174.00 ➝ $170.00+29.37%
4/28/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
Joseph Stauff
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Initiated CoveragePositive$155.00+16.59%
4/1/2025Benchmark
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Matthew Harrigan
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$178.00 ➝ $178.00+36.98%
3/6/2025Macquarie
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Paul Golding
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$146.00 ➝ $165.00+21.29%
2/24/2025Bank of America
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Peter Henderson
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$149.00 ➝ $175.00+17.16%
2/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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David Karnovsky
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $170.00+10.27%
2/18/2025Morgan Stanley
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Cameron Mansson-Perrone
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $170.00+10.53%
2/13/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Stephen Laszczyk
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$148.00 ➝ $166.00+9.99%
12/4/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$146.00 ➝ $155.00+12.83%
11/20/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $163.00+19.41%
11/19/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $150.00+13.12%
11/12/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$108.00 ➝ $145.00+13.07%
11/12/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$120.00 ➝ $155.00+20.16%
11/12/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$110.00 ➝ $150.00+13.90%
5/28/2024Northcoast Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/9/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$114.00 ➝ $115.00+20.04%
1/11/2024Roth Capital
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E. Handler
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ 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 Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Live Nation Entertainment pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $145, reflecting a strong market interest in the company's performance and potential growth.
  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a high return on equity of over 139%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with many analysts raising their price targets, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company operates in a recovering live entertainment sector, benefiting from pent-up demand for events, which could lead to increased revenues.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's long-term prospects.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

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

  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported a decline in revenue of about 11% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • The company missed earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, which could indicate operational challenges or market pressures.
  • With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.10, the company may face financial risks, as it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be a concern in volatile markets.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives reducing their holdings, which might signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The net margin of 3.90% suggests that the company has limited profitability relative to its revenues, which could be a red flag for potential investors.

LYV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Live Nation Entertainment is $162.07, with a high forecast of $178.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LYV shares.

According to analysts, Live Nation Entertainment's stock has a predicted upside of 19.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Live Nation Entertainment has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, Macquarie, Rosenblatt Securities, Roth Mkm, and Susquehanna 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.


This page (NYSE:LYV) was last updated on 5/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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