Seaport Res Ptn Has Pessimistic Outlook of LYV Q1 Earnings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) – Equities researchers at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for Live Nation Entertainment in a report released on Monday, March 17th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Joyce now expects that the company will earn ($0.22) per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.05. The consensus estimate for Live Nation Entertainment’s current full-year earnings is $2.38 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Live Nation Entertainment’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.24) EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.05) EPS.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 27th. The company reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.93) by $1.49. Live Nation Entertainment had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 139.09%. The company had revenue of $5.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.67 billion.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on LYV. Guggenheim upped their target price on Live Nation Entertainment from $146.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 4th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $146.00 target price on shares of Live Nation Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, February 18th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Live Nation Entertainment from $149.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Live Nation Entertainment from $148.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. Finally, Roth Mkm upped their price target on Live Nation Entertainment from $152.00 to $174.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Live Nation Entertainment currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $157.27.

Live Nation Entertainment Price Performance

NYSE:LYV opened at $122.51 on Wednesday. Live Nation Entertainment has a one year low of $86.81 and a one year high of $157.75. The stock has a market cap of $28.59 billion, a PE ratio of 45.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.10, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.01. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $139.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $127.12.

Insider Activity at Live Nation Entertainment

In related news, Director Jeffrey T. Hinson sold 500 shares of Live Nation Entertainment stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.95, for a total value of $61,475.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 52,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,470,120.80. The trade was a 0.94 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Michael Rowles sold 63,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.40, for a total transaction of $9,811,334.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 195,346 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $30,356,768.40. This represents a 24.43 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 68,702 shares of company stock worth $10,497,143 in the last three months. 2.72% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Live Nation Entertainment

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Measured Risk Portfolios Inc. acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new position in Live Nation Entertainment in the third quarter valued at $31,000. World Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp acquired a new position in shares of Live Nation Entertainment during the 4th quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, Morse Asset Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Live Nation Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth about $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.52% of the company’s stock.

Live Nation Entertainment Company Profile

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc operates as a live entertainment company worldwide. It operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. The Concerts segment promotes live music events in its owned or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues. This segment operates and manages music venues; produces music festivals; creates and streams associated content; and offers management and other services to artists.