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Venu Holding Names New COO to Drive Operational Growth

Story Highlights
  • Venu appointed Vic Sutter as COO on January 12, 2026, separating operational and strategic leadership as it scales.
  • Venu extended and amended its Centennial, Colorado land deal, trading waived contingencies for a lower purchase price and near-term closing.
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Venu Holding Names New COO to Drive Operational Growth

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Venu Holding Corporation ( (VENU) ) has provided an announcement.

Effective January 12, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation appointed Vic Sutter, previously Executive Vice President of Operations, as Chief Operating Officer to lead operational alignment across its expanding portfolio, while President Will Hodgson relinquishes COO duties to concentrate on enterprise-level strategy and long-term growth; Sutter’s appointment, backed by extensive experience at Live Nation and a new stock option grant, is intended to reinforce execution, efficiency, and premium guest experiences as the company scales. Separately, the company amended its purchase and sale agreement for land in Centennial, Colorado, on December 15, 2025, electing to extend the closing date by up to 45 days into January or February 2026 in exchange for extension fees, securing an approximate $390,000 price reduction while waiving inspection rights and contingencies and releasing all earnest money to the seller, a move that underscores Venu’s commitment to expanding its physical footprint despite tighter deal terms.

The most recent analyst rating on (VENU) stock is a Sell with a $8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Venu Holding Corporation stock, see the VENU Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VENU Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VENU is a Neutral.

Overall score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, losses, and negative operating/free cash flow) and a bearish technical trend (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Positive corporate events provide some offset, but valuation support is limited given the negative P/E and no dividend yield data.

To see Spark’s full report on VENU stock, click here.

More about Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience‑driven live entertainment destinations, including amphitheaters, music halls, restaurants, and hospitality concepts. Its portfolio spans brands such as Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak, with venues operating or in development in Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas as part of a broader nationwide expansion strategy focused on premium fan, artist, and partner experiences.

Average Trading Volume: 119,028

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $372.6M

See more insights into VENU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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