Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV)
Communication Services ยท Services-Amusement & Recreation Services
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 14, 2005. SentiSense covers Live Nation Entertainment Inc. in the Communication Services sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Amusement & Recreation Services. Michael Rapino is its chief executive officer. The company reports 17,700 employees, and its corporate website is www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 51 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally. It owned, operated, or had exclusive booking rights to more than 400 venues worldwide at the end of 2025, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2025, Live Nation promoted nearly 55,000 events, drawing roughly 160 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling nearly 650 million tickets in 2025.
Latest reported results
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported revenue of $7.67 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 9.4% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 832 institutions reported holding LYV, with 195.8 million shares worth $35.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on LYV
- LYV sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- LYV ownership: all 832 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- LYV financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Live Nation Entertainment Inc. do?
Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform.
What sector is LYV in?
SentiSense classifies Live Nation Entertainment Inc. in the Communication Services sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Amusement & Recreation Services.
Where does LYV stock trade?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 14, 2005.
Who is the CEO of Live Nation Entertainment Inc.?
Michael Rapino is the chief executive officer of Live Nation Entertainment Inc..