LYV
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
$159.51
-0.35%
$37.6B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$37.6B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (81%)
Inst. Holders10 funds
Inst. Value$6.0B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 3S
Insider Net $-$6.9M
Reddit Sentiment17° Bearish
SEC Reports6
Exchange NYSE·Sector Services-Amusement & Recreation Services·Inc. DE·CIK 0001335258·Prev Close $160.07
Recent Activity
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 67.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 401,784 | Exempt: 107 | TRF Vol: 594,809 | Short Ratio: 67.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
May 22, 2026
Insider
Berchtold Joe sold 16,603 shares
President & CFO @ $165.55 ($2.7M)
May 22, 2026
Insider
Rowles Michael sold 1,661 shares
EVP & General Counsel @ $165.55 ($275.0K)
May 15, 2026
SEC
Two EVPs at Live Nation sold a combined $6.74M in open-market sales, representing just 0.017% of the $40B market cap. Th
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
May 15, 2026
SEC
Three top executives (CEO, President/CFO, EVP/GC) surrendered shares for tax withholding on May 13, 2026, totaling ~$5.1
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
May 15, 2026
SEC
Two LYV insiders (EVP & General Counsel Rowles and EVP Hopmans) sold a combined $6.74M in open-market sales over two day
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
May 13, 2026
Insider
Rapino Michael sold 17,464 shares
President & CEO @ $168.46 ($2.9M)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — TRIM
3,511,224 shares ($500.3M)
Price Targets
$184.78
+13.6% upside
Buy
Current $162.66
Low $145.00
Median $190.00
High $206.00
23 analysts
$145.00
$206.00
Analyst Ratings
7Strong Buy
18Buy
5Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 6, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.56 ▼ -40.7% | $0.36 — $0.84 | 37% YoY | 12 |
| Next Q | $1.78 ▲ +0.8% | $1.21 — $2.34 | 144% YoY | 12 |
| Current FY | $-0.61 ▼ -142.8% | $-1.27 — $-0.09 | -152% YoY | 13 |
| Next FY | $2.15 ▼ -0.7% | $0.67 — $3.62 | 455% YoY | 15 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two EVPs at Live Nation sold a combined $6.74M in open-market sales, representing just 0.017% of the $40B market cap. Th
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Three top executives (CEO, President/CFO, EVP/GC) surrendered shares for tax withholding on May 13, 2026, totaling ~$5.1
May 15, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $2.9B | — |
| FMR LLC | $993.7M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $928.4M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $500.3M | TRIM |
| NORGES BANK | $285.9M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Berchtold Joe | F | $2.7M |
| May 22, 2026 | Rowles Michael | F | $275.0K |
| May 13, 2026 | Rapino Michael | F | $2.9M |
| May 13, 2026 | Berchtold Joe | F | $2.0M |
| May 13, 2026 | Rowles Michael | F | $196.3K |
Reddit Sentiment
17°
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Bearish
Neutral
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10 institutional holders with $6.0B total value (42,156,554 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, BANK.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 20,679,254 | $2.9B | 49.1% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 6,973,619 | $993.7M | 16.5% | ADD +36.1% |
| 3 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 6,514,747 | $928.4M | 15.5% | ADD +40.3% |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3,511,224 | $500.3M | 8.3% | TRIM -28.0% |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 2,006,483 | $285.9M | 4.8% | NEW |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,177,949 | $167.9M | 2.8% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 710,065 | $101.2M | 1.7% | TRIM -35.9% |
| 8 | CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 447,113 | $63.7M | 1.1% | ADD +92.4% |
| 9 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 132,600 | $18.9M | 0.3% | TRIM -60.5% |
| 10 | DODGE & COX | 3,500 | $498.8K | 0.0% | NEW |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 4,874,459 | 3,511,224 | -28.0% | $500.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 2,006,483 | — | $285.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 232,404 | 447,113 | +92.4% | $63.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 335,776 | 132,600 | -60.5% | $18.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 6,002,900 | 8,167,453 | +36.1% | $1.3B | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 212,984 | 335,776 | +57.7% | $54.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 1,311,055 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 4,201,711 | 5,895,113 | +40.3% | $891.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 2,208,269 | 4,117,675 | +86.5% | $622.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,311,055 | — | $198.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 1,178,966 | 755,211 | -35.9% | $114.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 294,721 | 219,457 | -25.5% | $33.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 810,523 | 1,436,111 | +77.2% | $187.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 798,416 | 1,178,966 | +47.7% | $153.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 1,744,169 | 1,071,732 | -38.6% | $139.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 235,621 | 294,721 | +25.1% | $38.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 505,028 | 170,414 | -66.3% | $22.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| Duquesne Family Office LLC | EXIT | 79,635 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 1,976,484 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 62,366 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 678,852 | 1,744,169 | +156.9% | $225.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 393,446 | 810,523 | +106.0% | $105.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 469,127 | 235,621 | -49.8% | $30.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| DODGE & COX | NEW | — | 7,000 | — | $906.5K | 2024-Q4 |
| Duquesne Family Office LLC | NEW | — | 79,635 | — | $10.3K | 2024-Q4 |
7 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: -$6.9M ($0.00 bought, $6.9M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Berchtold Joe | President & CFO | F | 16,603 | $165.55 | $2.7M |
| May 22, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | F | 1,661 | $165.55 | $275.0K |
| May 13, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | F | 17,464 | $168.46 | $2.9M |
| May 13, 2026 | Berchtold Joe | President & CFO | F | 11,643 | $168.46 | $2.0M |
| May 13, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | F | 1,165 | $168.46 | $196.3K |
| May 13, 2026 | Hopmans John | EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance | F | 4,266 | $168.46 | $718.7K |
| May 8, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | M | 63,776 | $29.03 | $1.9M |
| May 8, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | SELL | 37,658 | $163.07 | $6.1M |
| May 8, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | M | 63,776 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Hopmans John | EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance | SELL | 3,620 | $166.19 | $601.6K |
| May 7, 2026 | Hopmans John | EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance | M | 83,480 | $29.03 | $2.4M |
| May 7, 2026 | Hopmans John | EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance | M | 83,480 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | F | 24,904 | $163.66 | $4.1M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Capo Brian | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 474 | $152.51 | $72.3K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. | Director | D | 1,116,315,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. | Director | A | 1,116,315,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | F | 16,697 | $160.32 | $2.7M |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | A | 61,895 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Capo Brian | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 3,042 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | HINSON JEFFREY T. | Director | G | 200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | HINSON JEFFREY T. | Director | SELL | 944 | $165.87 | $156.6K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | F | 17,842 | $157.91 | $2.8M |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Hopmans John | EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance | F | 4,610 | $140.84 | $649.3K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Rowles Michael | EVP & General Counsel | F | 1,259 | $140.84 | $177.3K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Rapino Michael | President & CEO | F | 18,874 | $140.84 | $2.7M |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Berchtold Joe | President & CFO | F | 12,583 | $140.84 | $1.8M |
6 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 5 neutral. Avg impact: 3.5/10.
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two EVPs at Live Nation sold a combined $6.74M in open-market sales, representing just 0.017% of the
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Three top executives (CEO, President/CFO, EVP/GC) surrendered shares for tax withholding on May 13,
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two LYV insiders (EVP & General Counsel Rowles and EVP Hopmans) sold a combined $6.74M in open-marke
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two C-suite insiders at Live Nation (EVP & General Counsel and EVP, M&A) sold shares totaling $6.74M
May 8, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Live Nation's indirect subsidiary VenueCo closed the issuance of $610 million in non-recourse senior
May 8, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
7/10
Live Nation reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.79B, up 12% YoY, and adjusted operating income (AOI) of $
May 5, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (81% buy). Based on 31 analysts: 7 strong buy, 18 buy, 5 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$184.78 mean target
+13.6% upside
Buy (1.54)
$145.00 Low
$206.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $162.66 |
| Target Low | $145.00 |
| Target Mean | $184.78 |
| Target Median | $190.00 |
| Target High | $206.00 |
| # Analysts | 23 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.54) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.56 | $0.36 | $0.84 | 37.5% | -40.7% | 0↑ 12↓ | $7.5B | 7.6% | 12 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.78 | $1.21 | $2.34 | 144.1% | +0.8% | 5↑ 5↓ | $9.5B | 11.6% | 12 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$-0.61 | $-1.27 | $-0.09 | -152.4% | -142.8% | 0↑ 9↓ | $27.8B | 10.2% | 13 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.15 | $0.67 | $3.62 | 454.8% | -0.7% | 5↑ 10↓ | $30.3B | 9.2% | 15 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.564 | |
| 7d ago | $0.564 | |
| 30d ago | $0.950 | -0.386 |
| 60d ago | $0.970 | -0.406 |
| 90d ago | $0.969 | -0.405 |
10 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 2 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 6, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Citizens | INITIATE | — | Market Outperform |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rothschild & Co | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Wells Fargo | INITIATE | — | Overweight |
| Feb 20, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 20, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 20, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Jefferies | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Hold |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 81% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 81% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 81% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 77% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 72% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 79% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
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8 mentions
0 bullish
8 bearish
6 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | 33° Cool | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | 33° Cool | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
Bought 3 LYV $150 puts exp 4/24 after the Live Nation monopoly verdict yesterday. Here's my thesis.
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Live Nation (LYV -5%) after jury finds illegal ticketing monopoly, $1.72 per ticket overcharge
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Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 67.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 401,784 | Exempt: 107 | TRF Vol: 594,809 | Short Ratio: 67.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 70.9% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 372,978 | Exempt: 10 | TRF Vol: 525,807 | Short Ratio: 70.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 65.5% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 349,020 | Exempt: 732 | TRF Vol: 532,785 | Short Ratio: 65.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 82.9% short (1.5M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,497,316 | Exempt: 668 | TRF Vol: 1,806,330 | Short Ratio: 82.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 66.5% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 548,998 | Exempt: 1,291 | TRF Vol: 825,750 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 85.9% short (1.0M / 1.2M)
Short: 1,020,303 | Exempt: 60 | TRF Vol: 1,188,305 | Short Ratio: 85.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 75.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 435,475 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 575,125 | Short Ratio: 75.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 57.1% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 502,787 | Exempt: 8,309 | TRF Vol: 880,705 | Short Ratio: 57.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 66.7% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 529,178 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 793,061 | Short Ratio: 66.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 57.6% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 327,101 | Exempt: 629 | TRF Vol: 567,660 | Short Ratio: 57.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LYV — 3.3M shares, 72,073 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 3,288,978 shares across 72,073 trades.
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 69.4% short (0.7M / 1.0M)
Short: 660,691 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 952,240 | Short Ratio: 69.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 62.1% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 612,544 | Exempt: 192 | TRF Vol: 987,093 | Short Ratio: 62.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LYV — 6,662 shares ($1.1M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $165.67, FTD Value: $1,103,693.54, LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LYV — 62.8% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 618,791 | Exempt: 48 | TRF Vol: 986,069 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 29, 2026
Enforcement
1:24-cv-03973 United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. et al
Court ruling from United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Docket: N/A