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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
NASDAQ:LIVE
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Live Ventures (LIVE) Price & Analysis

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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%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for working capital, capex, debt reduction and opportunistic bolt-on acquisitions. This cash generation gives the holding company flexibility to support subsidiaries through cycles and prioritizes deleveraging over equity raises.
Improved LeverageMeaningful deleveraging versus 2024–2025 materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, improving resilience. A stronger capital structure increases strategic optionality for M&A or reinvestment while reducing refinancing strain in a multi-quarter horizon.
Segment Margin Gains & MixOperational improvements across higher-margin segments and an 80bp gross margin uplift indicate durable operating leverage and better revenue mix. Sustained margin expansion and cost controls can translate into stronger recurring profitability even if some businesses remain cyclical.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA very large TTM revenue contraction and near-breakeven net margins reflect volatile top-line performance and weak earnings durability. This makes future cash flows and margin recovery highly sensitive to market shifts, limiting confidence in sustainable profit growth over the next several quarters.
Retail Flooring WeaknessA steep, segment-specific revenue drop tied to housing and contractor demand is a structural risk for a material subsidiary. Prolonged weakness would pressure consolidated revenue, require ongoing marketing or price support, and could erode margins and cash flow for multiple quarters.
Acquisition Accounting VolatilityLarge one-time gains and impairments from M&A activity create earnings noise and indicate possible overpayment or integration shortfalls. This acquisition-driven volatility complicates assessment of core operating trends and increases execution risk for a roll-up strategy over the medium term.

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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 $32.65M.
      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 74 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                  Company Description

                  Live Ventures Inc

                  Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) is a diversified holding company that operates in various sectors, primarily focusing on consumer products, manufacturing, and e-commerce. The company seeks to identify and acquire businesses that have potential for growth and profitability, leveraging operational synergies and management expertise to enhance performance. Live Ventures is known for its portfolio that includes brands in the home improvement sector, as well as online retail platforms that cater to a broad range of consumer needs.

                  Live Ventures (LIVE) Earnings & Revenues

                  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 summaries
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                  Ownership Overview

                  53.31%3.71%1.65%38.46%
                  53.31% Insiders
                  1.65% Other Institutional Investors
                  38.46% Public Companies and
                  Individual Investors

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