Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
LYV
Rank in Stocks
#616
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., incorporated in 2005 and formerly known as... Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., incorporated in 2005 and formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. until its name change in January 2010, is a global leader in live entertainment, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The company's diverse operations are organized into three primary business segments: Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising. The Concerts segment is responsible for organizing and promoting live musical performances, utilizing its extensive portfolio of owned or managed venues, as well as various rented third-party locations. This division also oversees the management and operation of music venues, produces major music festivals, develops related content, and offers management and other support services to artists. Through its Ticketing segment, Live Nation manages a comprehensive suite of ticketing operations. This includes supplying advanced ticketing software and services to its clients and facilitating the sale of tickets for both its own events and a wide array of third-party performances and gatherings. These range from professional sports and collegiate athletics to performing arts, museums, and theaters, with tickets distributed via leading online platforms like livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, mobile applications, and various physical outlets. The segment also provides services for ticket resale. The Sponsorship & Advertising division focuses on developing and executing global, national, and local sponsorship programs and advertising campaigns. This involves selling placements for signage, promotional activities, and rich media advertisements—including those associated with live streaming and music-related content—distributed throughout its vast ecosystem of venues, events, and digital properties. Additionally, this segment specializes in crafting and producing bespoke events and programs tailored to specific brand requirements. As of December 31, 2021, Live Nation Entertainment owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues across North America and an additional 94 international entertainment venues.
Share Price
$170.51
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$39.72B
Change (1 day)
-1.18%
Change (1 year)
9.87%
Country
US
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Category
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Operating Margin for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 3.44%
According to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 3.44%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 4.77%.
Operating Margin history for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.44% | -3.37% |
| 2024 | 3.56% | -25.37% |
| 2023 | 4.77% | 10.16% |
| 2022 | 4.33% | -164.92% |
| 2021 | -6.67% | -92.49% |
| 2020 | -88.83% | -3,261.21% |
| 2019 | 2.81% | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 2.53% | 169.15% |
| 2017 | 0.94% | -62.25% |
| 2016 | 2.49% | 37.57% |
| 2015 | 1.81% | 1,710.00% |
| 2014 | 0.10% | -95.37% |
| 2013 | 2.16% | -683.78% |
| 2012 | -0.37% | -208.82% |
| 2011 | 0.34% | -126.98% |
| 2010 | -1.26% | 0.80% |
| 2009 | -1.25% | -82.83% |
| 2008 | -7.28% | -1,717.78% |
| 2007 | 0.45% | -1,600.00% |
| 2006 | -0.03% | -93.33% |
| 2005 | -0.45% | -121.43% |
| 2004 | 2.10% | -223.53% |
| 2003 | -1.70% | -144.27% |
| 2002 | 3.84% | -151.34% |
| 2001 | -7.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.68% | -91.37% |
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| 16.00% | -95.35% |
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| 5.73% | -98.33% |
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| 15.98% | -95.35% |
NL
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.