Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$153.33 -2.82 (-1.81%)

Closing price 10/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
18

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$171.89
12.11% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, the average price target is $171.89. The highest price target for LYV is $195.00, while the lowest price target for LYV is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.11% from the current price of $153.33.

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.

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LYV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/24/24 to 10/24/25	1 Month Ago 9/24/24 to 9/24/25	3 Months Ago 7/26/24 to 7/26/25	1 Year Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 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	$171.89	$170.68	$165.82	$122.23
Forecasted Upside	12.11% Upside	5.24% Upside	8.41% Upside	4.96% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	2.86	2.16	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.11% Upside	314.60% Upside	12.12% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/23/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Jason Bazinet Not Rated	Lower Target	Buy	$195.00 ➝ $181.00	+16.07%
10/23/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Benjamin Soff Not Rated	Lower Target	Buy	$175.00 ➝ $173.00	+10.94%
10/8/2025	Weiss Ratings 0 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
10/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$168.00 ➝ $170.00	+8.96%
9/26/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Harrigan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$180.00 ➝ $190.00	+17.08%
9/16/2025	Rothschild Redb Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/16/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ed Vyvyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$144.00 ➝ $170.00	-1.64%
8/18/2025	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Fishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$195.00	+21.43%
8/12/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jed Kelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $180.00	+16.52%
7/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Cameron Mansson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$180.00	+17.68%
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6/18/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Curry Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$170.00	+15.01%
6/10/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Stauff Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Positive	$155.00 ➝ $165.00	+15.93%
6/10/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Janedis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $168.00	+17.12%
6/4/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	I. Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$185.00	+35.28%
5/2/2025	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$174.00 ➝ $164.00	+23.01%
5/2/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$174.00 ➝ $170.00	+29.37%
3/6/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Golding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$146.00 ➝ $165.00	+21.29%
2/24/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Henderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$149.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.16%
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.27%
11/12/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$108.00 ➝ $145.00	+13.07%
11/12/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.90%
5/28/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.04%
1/11/2024	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	E. Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's 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 Thursday, October 16, 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 current stock price is around $155, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the live entertainment sector.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported a significant revenue increase of 16.3% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for live events and a robust business model.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with multiple firms setting target prices above the current market price, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The company has a high return on equity of over 100%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking strong financial performance.
With a market capitalization of approximately $36 billion, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a major player in the live entertainment industry, providing stability and growth potential.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, which missed analysts' expectations significantly, indicating potential challenges in meeting future earnings targets.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can increase financial risk.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.40, indicating that it may be more sensitive to market fluctuations compared to other stocks.
Despite revenue growth, the net margin is relatively low at 3.88%, which may raise concerns about profitability and cost management.
With a P/E ratio above 67, the stock may be considered overvalued by some investors, leading to potential price corrections in the future.

LYV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Live Nation Entertainment is $171.89, with a high forecast of $195.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.
: 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LYV shares.
: According to analysts, Live Nation Entertainment's stock has a predicted upside of 12.11% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Live Nation Entertainment's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Live Nation Entertainment has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Moffett Nathanson, Oppenheimer, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Rothschild Redb, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Live Nation Entertainment more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Live Nation Entertainment is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LYV compares to other companies.

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target