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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
NASDAQ:LIVE

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
Margin Expansion & Return To ProfitabilitySustained margin improvement and a return to profitability increase earnings quality and resilience. Gross margins in the low-30% range and a ~12.3% EBITDA margin create a structural cushion versus revenue dips, supporting reinvestment, debt service and acquisition funding over the medium term.
Positive Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capital needs, working capital and bolt‑on acquisitions. Even if growth is uneven, reliable FCF reduces reliance on external financing and gives management flexibility to prioritize deleveraging or strategic investments.
Refinancing Improved Liquidity And Balance Sheet PostureA completed refinancing and material liquidity (cash + committed credit) lower near‑term rollover risk and support operational stability. Improved access to credit and stronger liquidity position enables execution of efficiency initiatives and growth investments without immediate reliance on volatile capital markets.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendSustained top‑line weakness undermines operating leverage and the sustainability of margin gains. If revenue declines persist, fixed costs and debt servicing could erode improvements, limiting free cash flow upside and making durable deleveraging or acquisitive growth more difficult over the coming months.
Retail‑Flooring Weakness & Housing HeadwindsA large, segment‑specific revenue drop driven by housing market softness and store count changes is a structural headwind. Continued weakness would pressure intercompany demand to Flooring Manufacturing, absorb margin benefits from other segments, and slow recovery of consolidated revenue and cash generation.
Meaningful Leverage And Constrained Deleveraging CapacityMaterial leverage leaves the company exposed to earnings volatility and interest cost risk. Operating cash flow relative to debt is modest (~0.28x), limiting rapid deleveraging without sustained profit improvements; this constrains strategic optionality and raises refinancing sensitivity 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 $25.88 in the past 12 months.
    What is Live Ventures Inc’s market cap?
    Live Ventures Inc’s market cap is $41.71M.
      When is Live Ventures Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Live Ventures Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 35 days.
        How were Live Ventures Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Live Ventures Inc released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.021 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.021.
          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 -$0.021 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.998%.
                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

                  Live Ventures Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Positive
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  43.76%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  23.74%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  -1.59%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  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

                  Q1 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call emphasized strong operational improvement despite modest top-line pressure: major profitability and margin gains (operating income up 352.9%, adjusted EBITDA up 35.7%, gross margin +90 bps), meaningful cost reductions, improved liquidity and a strategic refinancing, balanced against a small revenue decline (-2.7%) driven largely by a significant decline in Retail-Flooring (-20.2%), modest weakness in Steel Manufacturing (-4.3%), and a small net loss versus a prior-year quarter that included one-time gains. Management is pursuing growth and efficiency initiatives (store openings, AI/robotics integration) to build on momentum.View all LIVE earnings summaries
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                  Ownership Overview

                  53.14%3.73%2.11%38.33%
                  53.14% Insiders
                  2.11% Other Institutional Investors
                  38.33% Public Companies and
                  Individual Investors

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