Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is set to announce its quarterly earnings for the third quarter of 2025 after the market closes on November 4, 2025. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $1.54 per share alongside revenue of approximately $8.867 billion for the quarter. Conference call details are available on the company’s earnings report page, with the call scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
In its previous earnings announcement on August 7, 2025, Live Nation reported earnings of $0.41 per share, which fell short of analysts’ expectations of $1.08 by $0.67. The company generated revenue of $7.01 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.93 billion, marking a year-over-year revenue increase of 16.3%. During the same period in 2024, Live Nation earned $1.03 per share.
Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings
Live Nation shares opened at $149.70 on Monday, with a 50-day simple moving average of $160.60 and a 200-day simple moving average of $150.72. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $112.88 and a high of $175.25. The company’s market capitalization stands at $35.10 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 64.81 and a beta of 1.40. Live Nation’s financial ratios indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.38 and both a current and quick ratio of 0.88.
Recent analyst activity reflects a generally positive outlook for the company. Oppenheimer recently raised its target price from $165.00 to $180.00 while maintaining an “outperform” rating. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has reduced its price target from $175.00 to $173.00, keeping a “buy” rating. Benchmark has increased its target from $180.00 to $190.00 and reiterated its “buy” recommendation. Susquehanna also raised its target to $175.00 and maintained a “positive” rating.
Currently, eighteen analysts have rated Live Nation stock as a “Buy,” while three have given it a “Hold” rating. According to MarketBeat, the consensus rating is “Moderate Buy” with an average target price of $172.42.
Company Overview and Future Expectations
Live Nation Entertainment operates globally as a live entertainment company, divided into three main segments: Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising. The Concerts segment is responsible for promoting live music events in both owned and rented venues, managing music festivals, and offering additional services to artists.
Looking ahead, analysts project that Live Nation will achieve earnings of $2 per share for the current fiscal year and $3 per share for the next fiscal year. As the company prepares to announce its Q3 results, stakeholders will be keenly observing how Live Nation continues to navigate the evolving landscape of live entertainment.
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