LYV:NYSELive Nation Entertainment, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-16 - not real-time
$155.82
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Live Nation Entertainment is trading in a bullish technical environment, with the 20‑day SMA comfortably above the 50‑day SMA and a MACD histogram indicating upward momentum. However, valuation metrics are stretched – the price‑to‑earnings multiple sits far above the industry average and the discounted cash flow model suggests a fair value well below current levels. Recent news adds a mixed tone: analysts have initiated coverage with a strong‑buy consensus and a high price target, yet a federal jury finding of ticket‑market monopolization introduces significant regulatory headwinds. The stock has delivered modest year‑to‑date gains but has slipped below its 52‑week high, reflecting investor caution amid the valuation‑risk dichotomy.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bullish technical indicators
- Elevated valuation relative to fundamentals
- Regulatory uncertainty from recent antitrust ruling
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Strong revenue growth and improving cash flow
- Analyst consensus shifting to strong‑buy with high price targets
- Resilient market position in concerts and ticketing
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Sustainable competitive advantages in live entertainment
- Potential for valuation compression as market re‑rates
- Long‑term exposure to regulatory outcomes
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth11.10%
Profit Margin1.97%
P/E Ratio69.8
ROE36.70%
ROA3.89%
Debt/Equity572.03
P/B Ratio134.6
Op. Cash Flow$1.4B
Free Cash Flow$1.1B
Industry P/E19.0
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI48.2
Support$144.00
Resistance$168.55
MA 20$155.92
MA 50$155.81
MA 200$151.52
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index88.98
Valuation
Fair Value$88.43
Target Price$184.09
Upside/Downside18.14%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta0.81
Volatility42.56%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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