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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$186.78 -1.68 (-0.89%)
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Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
2
Buy
20

Based on 24 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 24 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$197.19
5.57% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, the average price target is $197.19. The highest price target for LYV is $222.00, while the lowest price target for LYV is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.57% from the current price of $186.78.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/17/25 to 8/17/26
1 Month Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
3 Months Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
1 Year Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$197.19$190.90$187.75$167.41
Forecasted Upside5.57% Upside5.87% Upside15.04% Upside4.25% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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.
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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.
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Live Nation Entertainment Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLive Nation EntertainmentCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.68% Upside79.67% Upside11.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Very Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Jason Bazinet
Jason Bazinet
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $212.00+17.26%
7/31/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$205.00+17.13%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $215.00+17.30%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$197.00 ➝ $218.00+18.94%
7/31/2026 Set Target$208.00+13.48%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $215.00+21.49%
7/31/2026Boost TargetNeutral$186.00 ➝ $187.00+2.02%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$215.00+17.30%
7/28/2026Set Target$100.00-44.93%
7/22/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$190.00 ➝ $215.00+19.64%
7/21/2026Boost TargetOverweight$180.00 ➝ $205.00+15.97%
7/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $208.00+15.35%
7/17/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
7/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$199.00 ➝ $222.00+21.80%
7/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$192.00 ➝ $202.00+10.83%
6/10/2026Boost TargetOverweight$185.00 ➝ $200.00+19.31%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$193.00 ➝ $195.00+16.55%
4/13/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$205.00 ➝ $206.00+23.57%
3/9/2026Reiterated RatingHold
2/20/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$198.00+25.74%
2/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$170.00 ➝ $180.00+14.31%
1/22/2026Lower TargetBuy$185.00 ➝ $180.00+22.39%
5/2/2025Lower TargetBuy$174.00 ➝ $170.00+29.37%
3/6/2025Boost TargetOutperform$146.00 ➝ $165.00+21.29%

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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 Monday, August 10, 2026. 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 $174, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth in the live entertainment sector.
  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported a significant revenue increase of 12.1% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for live events and effective business strategies.
  • The company has a high return on equity of 45.92%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for solid returns.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $43.45 billion, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a major player in the live entertainment industry, providing stability and growth potential.
  • The company’s integrated business model, which includes concert promotion, venue management, and ticketing services, positions it well to capitalize on various revenue streams in the entertainment ecosystem.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a loss of ($1.85) earnings per share, significantly missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its profitability in the short term.
  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 13.93, indicating a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • The stock has a negative P/E ratio of -104.22, which suggests that the company is currently not generating profits relative to its stock price, potentially deterring risk-averse investors.
  • Recent insider selling activity, with executives reducing their holdings, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term performance.
  • The quick and current ratios are both at 0.88, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect the company's ability to meet short-term obligations.

LYV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Live Nation Entertainment is $197.19, with a high forecast of $222.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 20 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 5.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Live Nation Entertainment's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Live Nation Entertainment more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Live Nation Entertainment is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LYV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LYV) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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