Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$134.64 +2.63 (+1.99%)

Closing price 04/2/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

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$125.78 -8.86 (-6.58%)

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Live Nation Entertainment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
15

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for LYV.

Consensus Price Target

$160.33
19.08% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, the average price target is $160.33. The highest price target for LYV is $178.00, while the lowest price target for LYV is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.08% from the current price of $134.64.

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LYV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/3/24 to 4/3/25	1 Month Ago 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	3 Months Ago 1/4/24 to 1/3/25	1 Year Ago 4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$160.33	$156.00	$145.40	$116.40
Forecasted Upside	19.08% Upside	13.13% Upside	12.29% Upside	11.71% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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LYV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

LYV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Live Nation Entertainment Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Live Nation Entertainment	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.94	2.60	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.08% Upside	2,582.42% Upside	17.77% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent LYV News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/1/2025	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars	Matthew Harrigan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$178.00 ➝ $178.00	+36.98%
4/1/2025	Rosenblatt Securities 3 of 5 stars	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$174.00 ➝ $174.00	+33.12%
3/6/2025	Macquarie 1 of 5 stars	Paul Golding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$146.00 ➝ $165.00	+21.29%
2/24/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Henderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$149.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.16%
2/21/2025	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$152.00 ➝ $174.00	+12.57%
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.27%
2/18/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Cameron Mansson-Perrone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.53%
2/13/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Laszczyk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$148.00 ➝ $166.00	+9.99%
12/4/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$146.00 ➝ $155.00	+12.83%
11/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $163.00	+19.41%
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11/19/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.12%
11/12/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$108.00 ➝ $145.00	+13.07%
11/12/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$120.00 ➝ $155.00	+20.16%
11/12/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.90%
5/28/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.04%
1/11/2024	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy

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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 Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 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.:

Recent analyst upgrades have significantly increased the price targets for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., with firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co. raising their target from $150.00 to $170.00, indicating strong market confidence.
The stock is currently trading at $127.15, which is below many analysts' target prices, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market adjusts to these optimistic forecasts.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported a strong earnings performance, with an EPS of $0.56, surpassing the consensus estimate of ($0.93) by $1.49, showcasing robust financial health and operational efficiency.
With a return on equity of 139.09%, the company demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors looking for profitable investments.
The company has a diverse revenue stream through its Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments, which can help mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single source of income.

Live Nation Entertainment
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.10, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can pose risks, especially in economic downturns or if interest rates rise.
Despite recent positive earnings, the company has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 46.75, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Insider selling has occurred recently, with a total of 68,702 shares sold worth over $10 million, which could signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.38, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and the live entertainment industry is particularly sensitive to economic fluctuations, which could impact future revenues and profitability.

LYV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Live Nation Entertainment is $160.33, with a high forecast of $178.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Live Nation Entertainment in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LYV shares.
: According to analysts, Live Nation Entertainment's stock has a predicted upside of 19.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Live Nation Entertainment has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Benchmark, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, Rosenblatt Securities, Roth Mkm, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Live Nation Entertainment more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Live Nation Entertainment is 2.94 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how LYV compares to other companies.

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Forecast & Price Target