Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Stock Forecast
LYV analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.36 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $202.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.63
- 52-week range
- $125.61 – $188.46
LYV analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LYV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LYV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.50 | $1.30 | $1.66 | $0.73 | +105.7% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.46 | −$1.19 | −$0.15 | −$0.24 | −89.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.93 | $0.88 | $2.98 | −$0.46 | +524.5% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LYV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.57B | $9.27B | $9.80B | +12.6% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $28.12B | $27.73B | $28.47B | +11.6% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $30.70B | $29.79B | $31.96B | +9.2% | 25 |
LYV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LYV revenue: reported and forecast
LYV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.83 | $1.55 | $1.55 | $1.53 | $1.50 | −17.9% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.58 | −$0.44 | −$0.44 | −$0.46 | −$0.46 | −21.2% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.18 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.95 | $1.93 | −11.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LYV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LYV beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from LYV
25 analysts cover Live Nation; their consensus rating is buy (4.36 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $202.17, 18.6% above the latest close of $170.51. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.46 per share for 2026, −89.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.93 per share on revenue of $30.7 billion. Live Nation beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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LYV forecast FAQ
What is Live Nation's price target?
The average analyst price target for Live Nation is $202.17, 18.6% above the latest close of $170.51.
Is Live Nation a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering Live Nation, 17 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Live Nation's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.46 per share for 2026 (range −$1.19 to −$0.15); for 2027 the estimate is $1.93.
What is Live Nation's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $28.1 billion, growth of 11.6%; for 2027 it is $30.7 billion.
When does Live Nation report earnings?
Live Nation is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.63.
Does Live Nation usually beat earnings estimates?
Live Nation reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.