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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$167.19 -1.15 (-0.68%)
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Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
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, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$197.19
17.94% 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 17.94% from the current price of $167.19.
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
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
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)
18 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$197.19$197.19$188.50$170.68
Forecasted Upside17.94% Upside7.14% Upside10.38% Upside3.63% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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LYV Price Targets by Month

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Live Nation Entertainment Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLive Nation EntertainmentCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.79
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.23% Upside146.89% Upside18.32% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
8/17/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
8/3/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $212.00+17.26%
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%
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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%
7/9/2026Boost 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 Friday, September 18, 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.:

  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, with earnings per share of $1.05, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.66, while revenue of $7.67 billion also beat expectations and grew 9.4% year-over-year, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for live events.
  • The stock currently trades at $167.19, which is below the average analyst price target of $197.19, suggesting potential upside of approximately 18% as the consensus recommendation from 24 research firms remains a "Moderate Buy," with 20 analysts specifically rating the stock as a buy.
  • Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is actively integrating advanced technology into its business model, recently launching AI-enabled guides to provide venue information and partnering with Salesforce's Agentforce to enhance the fan experience, which may drive future efficiency and customer engagement in the ticketing and sponsorship segments.
  • Institutional interest in the company remains strong, with Bank of America Corp DE establishing a new position of approximately $1.22 billion in the second quarter, and other major funds like Jericho Capital Asset Management L.P. increasing their stakes, indicating confidence from large-scale investors in the company's long-term trajectory.
  • The company maintains a high return on equity of 54.61% and a net margin of 0.34% in its most recent reported quarter, reflecting effective capital management and profitability despite the capital-intensive nature of the live entertainment industry.

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. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.25, indicating significant leverage that could expose the company to financial risk if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows, potentially impacting its ability to service debt obligations.
  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, trading at $167.19, which is down from its 52-week high of $189.24, and the price is currently below its 50-day simple moving average of $179.33, suggesting short-term bearish momentum and potential continued downward pressure.
  • Short interest in the stock has been rising, with 24,139,003 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, representing approximately 10.5% of the float, and days to cover have increased to 15.05, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with Chief Accounting Officer Brian Capo selling 2,900 shares in August 2026 and other executives such as John Hopmans and Michael Rowles selling substantial blocks of shares in May 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership in the current stock valuation.
  • The company's current ratio and quick ratio are both 0.85, which is below 1.0, suggesting that Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. may face liquidity challenges in meeting its short-term obligations with its current assets, a potential concern for investors focused on financial stability.

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 year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 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 17.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Live Nation Entertainment's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Live Nation Entertainment analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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