Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Sell
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Hold
4

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, 4 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$197.19
15.80% 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 15.80% from the current price of $170.29.

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 10/9/25 to 10/9/26	1 Month Ago 9/9/25 to 9/9/26	3 Months Ago 7/11/25 to 7/11/26	1 Year Ago 10/9/24 to 10/9/25
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	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$197.19	$197.19	$190.15	$171.42
Forecasted Upside	15.80% Upside	15.82% Upside	5.83% Upside	12.38% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate 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

Type	Live Nation Entertainment	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.83	2.07	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.63% Upside	169.15% Upside	19.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LYV News	Neutral News	Neutral News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/1/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Jason Bazinet 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform
9/22/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Sell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/17/2026	Zacks Research 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
8/3/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/31/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$205.00	+17.13%
7/31/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ian Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $215.00	+17.30%
7/31/2026	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	Boost Target	Buy	$197.00 ➝ $218.00	+18.94%
7/31/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$208.00	+13.48%
7/31/2026	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	$190.00 ➝ $215.00	+21.49%
7/31/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Stauff Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$186.00 ➝ $187.00	+2.02%
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7/31/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tyler DiMatteo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$215.00	+17.30%
7/28/2026	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	Set Target		$100.00	-44.93%
7/22/2026	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Condon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Outperform	$190.00 ➝ $215.00	+19.64%
7/21/2026	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	$180.00 ➝ $205.00	+15.97%
7/20/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Batya Levi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$181.00 ➝ $208.00	+15.35%
7/9/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Cahall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$199.00 ➝ $222.00	+21.80%
7/8/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Laszczyk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$192.00 ➝ $202.00	+10.83%
6/10/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Cameron Mansson-Perrone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$185.00 ➝ $200.00	+19.31%
5/6/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$193.00 ➝ $195.00	+16.55%
4/13/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $206.00	+23.57%
3/9/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
2/20/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Jayant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$198.00	+25.74%
2/20/2026	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	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+14.31%
1/22/2026	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	Lower Target	Buy	$185.00 ➝ $180.00	+22.39%
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 Infrastructure 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%

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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, October 5, 2026. 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.:

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, with earnings per share of $1.05, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.66, while revenue of $7.67 billion also exceeded expectations and grew 9.4% year-over-year, demonstrating robust demand for live events.
The stock currently trades at $170.99, which is below the average analyst price target of $197.19, suggesting potential upside as the consensus rating remains a Moderate Buy from twenty-four research firms covering the stock.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is actively integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, such as launching AI-enabled guides for venue information and partnering with Salesforce to improve the fan experience, which may enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.
Institutional interest in the company remains strong, with major investors like Bank of America Corp DE acquiring a new position worth approximately $1.22 billion and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board buying a stake valued at $859 million during the second quarter, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has secured leadership stability by extending the contract of CEO Michael Rapino, whose approval rating stands at 0.87 out of 1.0, providing continuity in strategic execution for the global live entertainment leader.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

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

The company faces significant regulatory headwinds, as evidenced by the denial of its bid to dismiss a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, which poses ongoing legal and operational risks for its ticketing and concert promotion businesses.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.25, indicating substantial leverage that could constrain financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to economic downturns or rising interest rates.
Short interest in the stock has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to 23.1 million as of September 15, 2026, representing about 10.1% of the float, which suggests that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
Recent insider activity shows selling pressure, with Chief Accounting Officer Brian Capo selling 2,900 shares in August 2026 and other executives like John Hopmans and Michael Rowles selling significant blocks of stock in May 2026, which may signal reduced internal confidence.
The company's valuation is high, with a P/E ratio of 421.92, which may be difficult to justify given the mixed earnings history, including a loss of $1.85 per share in the quarter ended May 5, 2026, and a loss of $1.06 per share in the quarter ended February 19, 2026.

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LYV shares.

According to analysts, Live Nation Entertainment's stock has a predicted upside of 15.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Live Nation Entertainment's stock had 4 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

Live Nation Entertainment has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Roth Capital, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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.

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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