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Live Nation Entertainment (3LN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Apr 30, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.27
Last Year’s EPS
-0.27
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 19, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was largely positive: management reiterated double-digit AOI guidance for 2026 driven by strong sponsorship momentum and robust concert demand worldwide, reported encouraging Ticketmaster GTV growth (6% overall, concerts +9%), and achieved a favorable DOJ partial dismissal that reduces structural-risk concerns. Key near-term headwinds include limited ticketing contribution this year (mid-single-digit underlying growth with one-time secondary-related impacts), a ramp in Venue Nation preopening costs (~$50M this year vs ~$25M prior year) and remaining legal exposure on some claims. Operationally the company emphasized strong supply-demand dynamics, international expansion (arenas/stadiums), and progress on secondary-control tools (broker listings cut ~50%, >100 artists on face-value programs). Overall positives around demand, bookings, sponsorships and legal developments outweigh the transitory costs and remaining risks.
Company Guidance
Live Nation guided to double‑digit AOI growth for 2026, driven mainly by double‑digit sponsorship growth (AOI >70% booked and running double digits ahead) and double‑digit concert growth, while Ticketmaster ticketing is expected to be muted this year (underlying mid‑single‑digit growth with one‑time secondary headwinds). FY25 Ticketmaster GTV finished up ~6% (concerts +9%, sports/other -1%) and management expects GTV to accelerate modestly in 2026; about 80% of shows are already booked, large venues and amphitheaters are up versus ’24/’25, arenas’ show counts are up double digits (U.S. driven) and stadiums are up double digits (international driven). Venue Nation preopening costs are ramping (about $25M in 2025 to ~$50M in 2026) with a multi‑year ramp to run‑rate as venues reach 2–3 years open; owner/operated fan‑count additions this year are ~20% from 2025 openings, ~33% from 2026 openings and ~50% organic. Other metrics cited: ~75% of U.S. tickets are under $100, broker listings for concerts on Ticketmaster have roughly halved, and over 100 artists are using face‑value exchange tools.
Company Guidance for Double-Digit AOI Growth in 2026
Management guided to double-digit AOI growth for 2026, citing strong visibility into sponsorships (over 70% booked and running double-digits ahead) and concert supply-demand dynamics.
Sponsorship Momentum
Sponsorships are expected to continue up double digits, with AOI for sponsorships over 70% booked and pacing materially ahead versus prior year.
Strong Concert Demand and Supply Expansion
Robust global demand across clubs, theaters, arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums. Show counts: arenas up double digits (U.S.-driven), stadiums up double digits (international-driven), AMPs higher versus 2024/2025, and management reported ~80% of shows booked for the year.
Ticketing Gross Transaction Value (GTV) Growth
Ticketmaster ended the year with GTV growth of ~6% overall, driven by concerts which grew ~9%, while sports and other third-party were down ~1%.
Secondary Market Controls Reducing Broker Listings
Post-FTC actions and platform policy changes have roughly cut in half the number of broker listings for concerts on Ticketmaster's platform; company also ramped identity verification, queue controls and face-value exchange tools.
Artist Tools and Face-Value Adoption
Live Nation reported over 100 artists now using face-value exchange programs and cited new artist-specific rollouts (examples: Noah Kahan, Kid Rock) to help limit scalping and strengthen artist-fan relationships.
Favorable DOJ Ruling Narrowing Breakup Risk
Judge partially granted Live Nation's motion, dismissing claims that promotion and booking services constitute a monopoly and dismissing a national consumer monopoly market — management stated this reduces the likelihood of structural remedies (e.g., breakup) tied to mutually reinforcing monopoly theories.
Venue Nation Growth Pipeline and Fan-Count Build
Venue Nation expansion is progressing: planned openings and acquisitions (including European arena activity) are expected to meaningfully grow owner/operated fan count. Management described the current year contribution mix as ~20% from '25-opened venues, ~33% from '26-opened venues and ~50% organic growth.
Distribution Partnerships and Market Reach
Management emphasized broad distribution (e.g., Spotify, Facebook, Verizon) helps fill shows that are not instant sellouts; Ticketmaster remains positioned as the provider that 'sells more tickets' via distribution, marketing and pricing tools.

Live Nation Entertainment (DE:3LN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:3LN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Apr 30, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.27 / -
-0.272
Feb 19, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.87 / -0.90
0.492-282.76% (-1.39)
Nov 04, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.11 / 0.62
1.409-56.02% (-0.79)
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.87 / 0.35
0.874-60.19% (-0.53)
May 01, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.35 / -0.27
-0.4539.62% (+0.18)
Feb 20, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-0.95 / 0.49
-1.002149.15% (+1.49)
Nov 11, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.37 / 1.41
1.511-6.74% (-0.10)
Jul 30, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.90 / 0.87
0.8660.98% (<+0.01)
May 02, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.16 / -0.45
-0.212-112.00% (-0.24)
Feb 22, 2024
2023 (Q4)
-0.88 / -1.00
-0.866-15.69% (-0.14)
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DE:3LN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 19, 2026
€132.50€141.35+6.68%
Nov 04, 2025
€132.10€122.70-7.12%
Aug 07, 2025
€128.90€126.70-1.71%
May 01, 2025
€115.55€115.70+0.13%
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