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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Aug 04, 2026

After Close (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q2)

Consensus EPS Forecast

0.66

Last Year’s EPS

0.41

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Strong Buy

Based on 13 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026

Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026|

% Change Since:

Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

Overall the call emphasized broad, supply-driven global growth across stadiums, amphitheaters, and international markets, with double-digit ticket sales growth, product investments at Ticketmaster, innovative venue financing (€600M securitization), and clear premium/on-site monetization progress (>$100 per fan at Hollywood Palladium). The principal negatives are legal/regulatory uncertainty and elevated near-term legal costs, a one-time mid-single-digit ticketing headwind from secondary-market policy changes, and heavy capital spending that pressures near-term free cash flow. Management expects the headwinds and legal costs to moderate and views the venue investments as accretive longer term.

Company Guidance

Management's guidance emphasized that 2026 is skewed toward stronger AOI in Q3 (and a strong Q4) due to a heavier mix of stadiums and U.S. amphitheaters, with amphitheater show count and ticket sales tracking up "over double digits"; cancellations remain normal at roughly a 1–2% rate (about 15,000 shows on sale and ~100 typical cancellations); Ticketmaster faces a mid‑single‑digit, one‑time headwind from secondary restrictions but ticketing sales are still growing and legal expenses should moderate over the next few quarters; Venue financing includes an initial venue securitization of just over €600 million, CapEx has increased from ~$400M to $600M to ~$1B (likely equal or higher this year) with maintenance capex for concerts only “a couple hundred million,” and Venue Nation fan counts are expected to grow double digits (previously 5M on ~65M total, trending toward 65M–70M+), while premium initiatives (Hollywood Palladium on‑site spend >$100 per fan) aim to lift premium mix toward as much as ~30% in new arenas and ~25% in upgraded amphitheaters.

Strong Global Supply and Demand Growth

Company reports robust global touring growth: stadiums and amphitheaters expanding, with international growth described as 'maybe even stronger than America.' Concert supply is increasing across all venue sizes driven by global artist touring, with Latin America called out as 'on fire.'

Ticket Sales Up (Double-Digit) and Ticketing Operational Strength

Ticket sales and Ticketmaster volume are up 'over double digits' year-over-year. Management noted ticketing operational fundamentals remain strong, with new product leadership, AI initiatives, and improved on-sale and face-value exchange tools underway to enhance consumer confidence and artist tools.

AOI Phasing: Strong Q3 (and Q4) Expected

Timing shifts in venue mix (more stadiums and U.S. amphitheaters) will skew growth into Q3, translating to stronger AOI for Q3 and an on-the-margin stronger Q4 compared with prior years.

Venue Financing Innovation and Initial Raise

Launched a venue securitization structure as a propco/opco-like vehicle; initial raise of just over €600 million using venues as collateral to fund venue expansion while maintaining operational control.

Venue Nation Momentum and Fan-Count Growth

Venue Nation fan count expected to grow by double digits this year (from the prior ~65 million base toward 70+ million), driven by both performance at existing venues and newly added venues/partnerships (e.g., Argentina deals).

Premium/on-site Monetization Progress

Premium hospitality rollouts (e.g., Vinyl Room) are delivering higher on-site spend (Hollywood Palladium reported over $100 per fan). Management aims to materially increase premium mix in new arenas (up to ~30% of capacity) and to scale premium at amphitheaters (targeting meaningful increases vs. historical low single-digit premium penetration).

CapEx Investment Fueling Growth

Company is investing behind venue growth: historical CapEx rose from $400M to $600M to ~$1B last year, enabling a multiyear pipeline of venues and expected acceleration of openings into 2027–2028.

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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LYV Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 04, 2026	2026 (Q2)	0.66 / -	0.41	―	―	―
May 05, 2026	2026 (Q1)	-0.35 / -1.85	-0.32	-478.13% (-1.53)	―
Feb 19, 2026	2025 (Q4)	-1.02 / -1.06	0.58	-282.76% (-1.64)	―
Nov 04, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.31 / 0.73	1.66	-56.02% (-0.93)	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.03 / 0.41	1.03	-60.19% (-0.62)	―
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.41 / -0.32	-0.53	39.62% (+0.21)	―
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-1.12 / 0.58	-1.18	149.15% (+1.76)	―
Nov 11, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.61 / 1.66	1.78	-6.74% (-0.12)	―
Jul 30, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.06 / 1.03	1.02	0.98% (+0.01)	―
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.18 / -0.53	-0.25	-112.00% (-0.28)	―

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LYV Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 05, 2026	$157.26	$167.82	+6.71%
Feb 19, 2026	$157.46	$162.67	+3.31%
Nov 04, 2025	$150.75	$134.79	-10.59%
Aug 07, 2025	$148.27	$153.13	+3.28%

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