
Live Nation (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Live Nation (LYV) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Live Nation Entertainment demonstrates strong financial momentum, with event-related deferred revenue increasing by 37% and Ticketmaster deferred revenue rising by 30% in 2025, reflecting robust demand and improved spending in the live entertainment sector. The company's expansion plans, including the opening of large venues expected to add approximately 5 million fans in annual capacity, and the double-digit growth in ticket sales, sponsorship commitments, and average grosses at large venues position it well for future profitability. Additionally, improvements in onsite spending, particularly at refurbished venues, coupled with an overall rise in concert attendance and revenue per fan, underpin the positive outlook for Live Nation's stock.
Bears say
Live Nation Entertainment faces a negative outlook primarily due to lowered revenue and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) forecasts for 4Q25, with projections revised down to $6.049 billion and $202 million, respectively. The firm has identified a decline in the average revenue per fan for concerts and a reduction in the number of tickets sold, which have negatively impacted ticketing revenue and associated fees. Additionally, increased legal costs and challenges in the secondary market further contribute to diminished financial expectations, prompting a downward revision of AOI growth estimates from 12% to 10.5% for the upcoming year.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Live Nation and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Live Nation (LYV) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
Start investing in Live Nation (LYV)
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares