Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
NASDAQ:LIVE
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LIVE Stock Chart & Stats
$13.64
-$0.19(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.64
-$0.19(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.01 - $25.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume431.00
Average Volume (3M)15.04K
Market Cap
$29.01M
Enterprise Value$248.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$232.37M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.25
Shares Outstanding3,071,656
10 Day Avg. Volume11,635
30 Day Avg. Volume15,035
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio2.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap8.57
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.43
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
DeleveragingMeaningful deleveraging materially improves financial flexibility. Lower absolute debt and a reduced debt/equity ratio shrink interest and refinancing risk, free cash for operations or opportunistic acquisitions, and increase the firm's ability to withstand cyclical revenue softness.
Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive operating and free cash flow provides a durable internal funding source for debt paydown, working-capital needs, and selective bolt-on acquisitions without reliance on dilutive financing. Even with weakening FCF growth, absolute positive cash generation is a structural cushion.
Segment Margin GainsStrong operating income growth in Retail Entertainment, plus margin expansion across segments, demonstrates operational leverage and favorable mix. Diversified cash-generating subsidiaries with improving unit economics support more durable consolidated profitability over economic cycles.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue ContractionA dramatic TTM revenue decline and slim margins undermine scale and pricing power, making margins fragile and cost absorption harder. Persistent top-line weakness reduces reinvestment capacity and heightens vulnerability to demand shocks, weakening long-term earnings durability.
Retail Flooring WeaknessA large, segment-level revenue drop tied to housing and contractor demand cuts consolidated revenue and profit sensitivity. Addressing structural demand weakness requires ongoing marketing and pricing support, pressuring margins and slowing recovery even if other segments improve.
Impairment & Reported LossA recent goodwill impairment and reported net loss signal prior overpayments or underperformance at acquired units and reveal underlying earnings volatility. Impairments erode equity, constrain M&A optionality, and reduce investor confidence in the durability of acquisition-led growth.
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LIVE FAQ
What was Live Ventures Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Live Ventures Inc lowest stock price was $7.01 and its highest was $25.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Live Ventures Inc’s market cap?
Live Ventures Inc’s market cap is $29.01M.
When is Live Ventures Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Live Ventures Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Live Ventures Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Live Ventures Inc released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -$0.797 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.797.
Is Live Ventures Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Live Ventures Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Live Ventures Inc pay dividends?
Live Ventures Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Live Ventures Inc’s EPS estimate?
Live Ventures Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Live Ventures Inc have?
Live Ventures Inc has 3,071,656 shares outstanding.
What happened to Live Ventures Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Live Ventures Inc reported an EPS of -$0.797 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -25.527%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Live Ventures Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LIVE
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Company Description
Live Ventures Inc
Established in 1968 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Live Ventures Incorporated is a diversified U.S. company with operations spanning flooring manufacturing, steel production, and retail. Its Flooring Manufacturing division specializes in producing carpets, rugs, and yarn for residential, niche commercial, and hospitality markets, while also reselling various hard surface flooring options. This segment caters to a broad clientele, including flooring dealers, home centers, other flooring manufacturers, and direct consumers. The Steel Manufacturing segment is dedicated to crafting pre-finished, de-carb free tool and die steel products, such as deluxe alloy and tool steel plates, precision ground flat stock, and drill rods, which are supplied to steel distributors and service centers. Live Ventures' Retail segment operates 63 specialty entertainment storefronts, offering a comprehensive array of new and pre-owned entertainment items and related merchandise. This includes movies, video games, music, books, comics, toys, and collectibles. The company engages in buying, selling, and trading these goods through its 35 Vintage Stock, 3 V-Stock, 13 Movie Trading Company, and 12 EntertainMart locations across multiple states including Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Additionally, the vintagestock.com website facilitates online sales of new and used movies, video games, music, and toys. This segment further enhances customer experience with services such as rentals, special orders, and repair services for discs and video game hardware. The Corporate and Other segment primarily manages overarching corporate functions and supports the development of new products and services.
LIVE Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational improvements and margin gains in Retail Entertainment, Flooring Manufacturing and Steel Manufacturing (revenue growth in Steel and Retail Entertainment, gross margin up 80 bps, cost reductions and stronger working capital) are tempered by notable headwinds—most significantly a steep decline in Retail Flooring revenue (down 26.2%), a $4 million noncash goodwill impairment, and a reported net loss and EPS decline versus a strong prior-year period that included a large one-time gain. Liquidity and deleveraging progress are positives, and excluding the impairment the company’s operating performance was roughly in line with last year, suggesting underlying resilience amid sector-specific softness.View all LIVE earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
53.31% Insiders
3.71% Mutual Funds
1.65% Other Institutional Investors
38.49% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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