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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · NYSE

Market closed$180.22$0.370000 (+0.21%)After hours $177.52 · -1.50%

Key statistics

Previous close$179.85
Open$179.11
Day high$181.09
Day low$178.88
52-week high$188.00
52-week low$125.34
Market cap41.94B
Volume927.47K
Average volume2.53M
P/E ratio-101.82
Forward P/E—
EPS-1.77
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

LYV edged higher after Goldman Sachs named Live Nation as a top "consumer experience" stock pick in a non-AI investment theme note, highlighting resilient demand for live entertainment, while institutional buying and an analyst average price target above current levels added further support.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Live Nation closed modestly higher on Friday, but slipped 1.5% in after-hours trading as broader market sentiment soured — driven by Netflix's disappointing Q3 revenue forecast and escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions weighing on communication services stocks. Investors are increasingly focused on Live Nation's own Q2 2026 earnings call scheduled for July 30, with Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs recently raising price targets to $222 and $202, respectively. A significant regulatory overhang persists, however, as 21 state attorneys general declared the DOJ's antitrust settlement with the company does not serve the public interest, keeping legal scrutiny on its live entertainment dominance.

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July 17, 2026Live Nation edged higher, outperforming a broadly weaker Communication Services sector (XLC closed down), as investors focused on the company's Q2 2026 earnings call scheduled for July 30 — a key catalyst on the horizon. Analyst sentiment remains constructive, with Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs recently setting price targets of $222 and $202 respectively, well above the current price, while 20 of 23 analysts carry Buy ratings and a consensus target of ~$190. Strong concert demand and 12.1% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 continue to underpin the bullish narrative, though a fresh $50,000 lobbying disclosure around live entertainment regulatory issues and ongoing insider selling add modest caution.

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July 16, 2026Live Nation Entertainment declined modestly on Tuesday, underperforming the broader S&P 500 which edged higher on a softer-than-expected June CPI report. The pullback comes as investor attention remains on the company's ongoing antitrust overhang — Live Nation booked a $450 million legal accrual in Q1 tied to antitrust litigation involving Ticketmaster, which drove a steep GAAP operating loss despite revenue rising 12% to $3.79 billion. Analysts remain broadly constructive, with 20 Buy ratings and a consensus price target of $190.15, citing strong concert demand and record deferred revenue of $6.6 billion, but near-term sentiment is tempered by the unresolved remedies phase of the DOJ case.

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July 15, 2026Live Nation Entertainment edged lower, underperforming as broader markets gained modestly on a cooler-than-expected June CPI print. Investor attention remains on the company's mixed Q1 results — revenue of $3.79 billion beat estimates by roughly $220 million, but EPS came in at -$1.85, far below the -$0.35 consensus — alongside Goldman Sachs raising its price target to $202 with a Buy rating and a consensus analyst target of $190.15, suggesting the stock remains meaningfully below where Wall Street sees fair value.

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July 14, 2026Live Nation Entertainment shares rose nearly 2%, outperforming a broadly weaker market pressured by U.S.-Iran tensions and a chip stock selloff, as investors focused on company-specific momentum. The live entertainment giant continues to trade near its 52-week high of $188.00, supported by a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average analyst price target of $190.15, with bullish notes from Guggenheim ($197 target) and Wolfe Research ($206 target). Mixed Q1 results — revenue of $3.79 billion beat estimates by ~$220M despite a wide EPS miss — appear largely priced in, while sustained institutional ownership at 74.5% underscores broader confidence in Live Nation's concert-cycle earnings recovery.

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July 11, 2026Live Nation Entertainment declined modestly, pulling back from its recent 52-week high of $188, even as Wall Street analysts continued to raise price targets — Goldman Sachs lifted its target to $202 and Wells Fargo raised to $222, both maintaining Buy/Overweight ratings. The stock's retreat came amid a broader market that finished higher (S&P 500 +0.42%), suggesting some profit-taking after a strong run-up. Analysts remain broadly constructive, with 20 Buy ratings and an average target of $189, buoyed by Q1 revenue that beat estimates by 6.1%, rising 12.1% YoY to $3.79B.

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July 10, 2026Live Nation Entertainment closed essentially flat, edging up fractionally, as bullish analyst activity took center stage with both Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs raising their price targets — Wells Fargo lifting its target sharply from $199 to $222 (Overweight) and Goldman Sachs moving from $192 to $202 (Buy). The upgrades reflect confidence in the company's live entertainment demand trajectory and revenue momentum, even as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $188 and the broader Communication Services sector faced macro headwinds from rising oil prices tied to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.

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July 9, 2026Live Nation Entertainment edged lower as a broad market risk-off sell-off, triggered by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' weighed on travel and live entertainment stocks. The macro backdrop proved particularly challenging for Live Nation, which faces compounding headwinds: surging oil prices threaten discretionary consumer spending, the company trades near its 52-week high of $187.63 despite an ongoing DOJ antitrust settlement and a federal jury monopoly ruling against Ticketmaster, and insiders sold shares aggressively in May. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus with a $188.50 target, but the stock now sits below that mark amid geopolitical uncertainty and a broader Communication Services sector that lagged significantly in June.

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Pollstar News · July 16, 2026OVG, Live Nation, SURJ Sports Investment Announce radia, JV To Develop Sports, Entertainment in Saudi ArabiaStock Titan · July 16, 2026Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino to Host July 30 Earnings CallMoomoo · July 11, 2026TD Cowen Maintains Live Nation Entertainment(LYV.US) With Buy RatingQuiver Quantitative · June 10, 2026Live Nation jumps as investors focus on upbeat outlook and easing legal overhang | LYV Stock NewsTicketNews · May 7, 2026Higher Prices, Tighter Control: Live Nation Outlines Post-Verdict Strategy on Earnings CallTradingView · May 7, 2026Why Live Nation (LYV) Stock Is Up TodayTicketNews · March 30, 2026Live Nation Leans on ‘Better Product’ Defense as States Press Vertical‑Integration Case24/7 Wall St. · March 30, 2026Citizens Initiates Coverage of Live Nation at Outperform With $190 Target
Benzinga · July 9, 2026Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Live Nation Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $202
Benzinga · July 9, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Live Nation Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $222
Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on Live Nation Entertainment to $222 From $199
Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Live Nation Entertainment to $202 From $192
Benzinga · June 18, 2026Spotify Rolls Out Reserved, In Collaboration With Live Nation Entertainment, Across U.S. For Eligible Spotify Premium Subscribers
Benzinga · June 15, 2026Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake In Movistar Arena Buenos Aires; No Financial Terms Disclosed
Benzinga · June 11, 2026$100 Invested In Live Nation Entertainment 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
Benzinga · June 10, 2026Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Live Nation Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $200

Peers

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