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Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as an entertainment company. The firm engages in producing, marketing, and selling live concerts for artists via its global concert pipe. It operates through the following segments: Concerts, Sponsorship and Advertising, and Ticketing. The Concerts segment is involved in the promotion of live music events in owned or operated venues and in rented third-party venues. The Sponsorship and Advertising segment manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs in addition to the sale of international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising such as signage, promotional programs, rich media offerings, including advertising associated with live streaming and music-related content, and ads across its distribution network of venues, events, and websites. The Ticketing segment is involved in the management of the global ticketing operations, including providing ticketing software and services to clients, and consumers with a marketplace, both online and mobile, for tickets and event information. The Ticketing segment also operates the firm's primary ticketing website, www.ticketmaster.com. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Live Nation (LYV) reports strong 2022 performance and anticipates record 2023

Live Nation's 2022 performance showcased robust revenue growth, driven by strong demand for live events and successful initiatives in ticketing and sponsorship. While facing challenges related to reopening costs and regulatory discussions, the company remains optimistic about returning to normal business operations in 2023 and leveraging opportunities for further growth.

Live Nation reports record Q1 results, eyes global expansion

Live Nation's Q1 2023 showed strong performance with record revenue and AOI across all divisions.
The company faces challenges in scalability, international market transitions, and pricing uncertainties.
Opportunities lie in expanding venues, leveraging technology, and driving fan engagement for growth.
Overall, Live Nation remains optimistic about continued growth and industry capture in 2023 and beyond.

Live Nation reports strong Q2 performance with international growth opportunities

Live Nation's Q2 2023 Earnings Call showcased robust performance, strategic strengths in acquisitions and pricing initiatives, challenges in consumer spending concerns, and opportunities for growth through international expansion and sponsorship strategies.

Live Nation reports strong Q3 performance amidst growth opportunities

Live Nation's Q3 performance reflected strong global demand for concerts and robust ticket sales.
The company faces challenges related to the DOJ investigation, legislative impact, and sustaining revenue growth.
Opportunities lie in upcoming investor presentations, double-digit growth expectations, and expanding venue additions.
Overall, Live Nation remains confident in its business model and poised for future growth opportunities.

Live Nation reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes amphitheater expansion

Live Nation's Q4 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, emphasizing revenue growth drivers and strategic initiatives for future expansion. Despite challenges in consumer pricing and regulatory scrutiny, the company remains focused on capitalizing on growth opportunities and maintaining profitability.

Live Nation reports strong Q1 performance amidst legal challenges

Live Nation's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance in ticket sales and sponsorship growth, despite potential legal challenges and operational factors impacting margins. The company's strategic focus on niche festivals, venue partnerships, and hyper-local strategies presents opportunities for continued growth and international expansion.

Live Nation (LYV) reports strong Q2 performance and eyes stadium growth in 2025

Live Nation's Q2 2024 performance showcased strong consumer demand and growth prospects, particularly in the concert segment and stadium expansion.
While facing challenges such as the DOJ lawsuit impact and post-COVID demand normalization concerns, the company is focused on capitalizing on opportunities for sustained growth.
Insights on Ticketmaster's success, margin dynamics, and sponsorship revenue highlight Live Nation's strategic focus on business performance and growth strategies.
Overall, Live Nation's earnings call emphasized a positive outlook with a strong performance in key segments and a focus on strategic growth initiatives.

Live Nation (LYV) anticipates strong growth amidst challenges and opportunities

Live Nation (LYV) is poised for growth with positive indicators in Ticketmaster sales, concerts, and sponsorship. Addressing challenges around antitrust and financial impacts, the company is strategically investing in technology and fan experiences to drive future success.

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LOS ANGELES , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, will release its third quarter financial results after market hours on Monday, November 11, 2024, instead of the previously announced date of Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a teleconference on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Live Nation Entertainment Schedules Earlier Date For Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release And Teleconference

Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have failed to persuade a U.S. appeals court to block a proposed class action accusing them of charging artificially high ticket prices.

Live Nation must face consumer lawsuit over ticket prices, US appeals court rules

LOS ANGELES , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, has scheduled a series of investor events. The week-long schedule goes as follows: Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Teleconference The company will release its third quarter financial results at 5:00 a.m.

Live Nation Entertainment Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Teleconference, Sets Dates for Investor Presentations

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Live Nation on August 4, 2023 with a Class Period from February 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

LIVE NATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Live Nation Entertainment asked a federal judge in New York on Thursday to dismiss several states' claims that the live event promoter harmed event-goers by stifling competition with its ticket-selling arm, Ticketmaster.

Live Nation seeks to end US states' claim of damages for concertgoers

Calls have emerged for Oasis and Ticketmaster to refund concert-goers who faced a jump in prices when attempting late last month to buy tickets for the band's reunion tour. Consumer group Which?

Oasis, Ticketmaster facing calls to refund fans over inflated prices

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Globally Acclaimed Music Group Black Eyed Peas Announce New Las Vegas Residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Live Nation Entertainment benefits from robust global fan demand for live events. Intense competition in the ticketing business and high costs remain concerns.

Live Nation Entertainment Stock Up 16% in a Year: Should You Buy?

BofA Securities analyst Peter Henderson initiated coverage on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. LYV with a Buy rating with a price forecast of $125.

Live Nation Benefits From Consumer Shift To Experiences, Social Media Trends, And Rising Sponsorships: Analyst

Live Nation (LYV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Live Nation (LYV) Up 0.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that management will be presenting at Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. PT and at Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.

Live Nation Entertainment To Participate In Bank Of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference And Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference

The United States Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster in May, arguing that the entertainment giant is acting as a monopoly. An additional 10 state attorneys general joined the suit this week, bringing the total to 39 states and the District of Columbia.

Thirty-nine state AGs now support Live Nation-Ticketmaster lawsuit

Justice Department and several states sued three months ago to break up Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster illegally inflated concert ticket prices.

More states join antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, seek triple the damages

Concert giant of monopolistically inflating ticket prices and hurting artists in suit now including 26 states and DC

Ten states join lawsuit against Live Nation and seek triple damages

Ten additional states have joined the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing markets across the live concert industry, the department said on Monday.

Ten more states join US suit seeking to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster

Live Nation Entertainment remains a buy with a positive long-term growth outlook and strong 2Q24 results. Strong underlying demand indicators include ticket sales growth, venue expansion, and increased spending per fan. Positive AOI growth improves balance sheet strength, allowing for potential share buybacks and higher CAPEX funding.

Live Nation Entertainment: Positive On The Fundamental Growth Outlook

Produced by ONE Musicfest in Collaboration with Live Nation Urban The Lineup for the 2024 Music Festival, Features Chart-Topping & Platinum-Selling Artists Cardi B, Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Earth, Wind & Fire, Glorilla, Nelly, Fantasia, Method Man, Young Nudy, Sexyy Red, and Ari Lennox With More Huge Performances to be Announced! Festival Dates are October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA , Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Musicfest (OMF), presented by Procter and Gamble (P&G), in collaboration with Live Nation Urban (LNU), is excited to announce its eagerly awaited lineup for its 15th anniversary of music, culture, and celebration.

ONE Musicfest, presented by Procter and Gamble, Celebrates its 15th Anniversary With A Star-Studded Lineup

Concerns have grown about concert-ticket sales. But Ticketmaster parent and concert-industry giant Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is seeing none of it.

Live Nation's results should settle concerns about concert demand, analysts say

Live Nation's (LYV) second-quarter 2024 results reflect robust live events demand globally, resulting in increased ticket sales. The international market primarily aided the uptrend.

Live Nation (LYV) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss

Live Nation Entertainment's second-quarter results missed expectations and reiterated an underwhelming profit story. Despite dominating the live event industry, Live Nation's business model is not generating consistent earnings for investors. LYV stock valuation remains detached from reality, with no material profits to speak of and constant dilution of shareholders.

Live Nation Entertainment: Misses The Most Important Aspect In Investing

Live Nation's EPS of $1.03 fell short of analyst estimates of $1.06. Total revenue was reported at $6.023 billion, coming in just ahead of analyst estimates.

Live Nation Entertainment Posts Mixed Q2

The headline numbers for Live Nation (LYV) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Live Nation (LYV) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Amy Yong - Head of IR Michael Rapino - President & CEO Joe Berchtold - President & CFO Conference Call Participants Stephen Laszczyk - Goldman Sachs Brandon Ross - LightShed Partners David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Cameron Mansson-Perrone - Morgan Stanley Peter Supino - Wolfe Research Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Securities Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Live Nation Entertainment Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Live Nation (LYV) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.02 per share a year ago.

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