- ISIN
- US5380341090
- CUSIP
- 538034109
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- IPO Date
- Dec 21, 2005
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $39.64B
- Enterprise Value
- $36.24B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.36
- PE Ratio
- 477.54
- PEG Ratio
- 6.10
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $25.61B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $10.31B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.55B
- Year Range
- $125.34 - $176.00
- Target Price
- $181.75
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.32%
- ROE (TTM)
- -60.02%
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Performance
LYV Performance Chart
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is up 19.7% since the beginning of the year. At $171 per share, LYV is trading 3.1% below its 52-week high of $176. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LYV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,856.
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Returns By Period
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has returned 19.69% so far this year and 14.57% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LYV has achieved an annualized return of 22.10%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
- 1D
- -0.40%
- 1M
- 3.03%
- YTD
- 19.69%
- 6M
- 20.32%
- 1Y
- 14.57%
- 3Y*
- 24.79%
- 5Y*
- 13.16%
- 10Y*
- 22.10%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LYV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 2005, LYV's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +46.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -56.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LYV closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 26, 2008 with a return of +32.5%, while the worst single day was Nov 12, 2008 at -27.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.07% | 11.47% | -5.94% | 3.56% | 6.63% | 1.28% | 19.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.72% | -0.91% | -8.91% | 1.43% | 3.58% | 10.27% | -2.37% | 12.72% | -1.86% | -8.49% | -12.09% | 8.41% | 10.04% |
| 2024 | -5.07% | 9.15% | 9.06% | -15.94% | 5.43% | 0.00% | 2.61% | 1.54% | 12.10% | 6.99% | 18.02% | -6.33% | 38.35% |
| 2023 | 15.41% | -10.47% | -2.86% | -3.17% | 17.94% | 13.97% | -3.69% | -3.67% | -1.76% | -3.64% | 5.25% | 11.14% | 34.21% |
| 2022 | -8.51% | 10.33% | -2.63% | -10.85% | -9.37% | -13.12% | 13.82% | -3.86% | -15.85% | 4.69% | -8.60% | -4.15% | -41.73% |
| 2021 | -9.57% | 33.72% | -4.74% | -3.27% | 10.05% | -2.80% | -9.93% | 9.90% | 5.11% | 11.00% | 5.44% | 12.23% | 62.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.18%, beta of 1.35, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2005.
- This stock captured 159.63% of S&P 500 Index gains and 129.16% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.18%
- Beta
- 1.35
- R²
- 0.32
- Upside Capture
- 159.63%
- Downside Capture
- 129.16%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LYV ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LYV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.37 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.53 | 2.78 | -2.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.22 | 12.44 | -11.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. was 89.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2009. Recovery took 1331 trading sessions.
The current Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. drawdown is 3.01%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -89.94%Mar 2009 | 2y 1mo | 5y 3mo | 7y 4moFeb 2007 - Jul 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -61.23%Mar 2020 | 27d | 10mo 7d | 11mo 4dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -48.16%Mar 2023 | 1y 23d | 1y 7mo | 2y 8moFeb 2022 - Nov 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -33.72%Feb 2016 | 8mo 2d | 1y 8d | 1y 8moJun 2015 - Feb 2017 |
2025 bear market2025 | -27.84%Nov 2025 | 2mo 13d | 6mo 23d | 9mo 6dSep 2025 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LYV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.94% | -56.78% | -33.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -27.84% | -9.10% | -18.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.84% | -18.90% | -8.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.16% | -25.43% | -22.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.23% | -33.92% | -27.31% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.01% | -1.80% | -1.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -26.94% | -10.71% | -16.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.95% | 2.03% | +9.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LYV, comparing it with other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, LYV has a P/E ratio of 477.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LYV compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. LYV currently has a PEG ratio of 6.1. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LYV relative to other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, LYV has a P/S ratio of 1.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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