Live Nation Entertainment Stock 7-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -9.3%
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -9.3% return. The company has lost about $3.1 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $30 Bil. The stock remains 0.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12.9% for the S&P 500.
Live Nation shares faced recent pressure, stemming from a Q3 revenue and EPS miss, which signaled some venue underperformance despite overall growth. This was compounded by escalating UK regulatory action against ticket touting, and the company’s aggressive defense against the DOJ’s ongoing antitrust challenge to its market position.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in LYV stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell LYV).
For quick background, LYV provides live music event promotion, ticketing operations, and ticketing software services across owned, operated, and third-party venues globally.
Comparing LYV Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for LYV stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LYV | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.0% | 0.4% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -9.3% | -2.8% |
| 1M (21D) | -17.3% | -1.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -20.0% | 4.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.4% | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 38.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 34.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -41.7% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: LYV Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 11 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 113 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 3 | 40 |
| 4D | 2 | 19 |
| 5D | 2 | 37 |
| 6D | 0 | 10 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 7 |
| Total >=3 D | 11 | 113 |
Key Financials for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $22.7 Bil | $23.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $813.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $556.9 Mil | $896.3 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.0 Bil | $8.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $485.8 Mil | $777.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $243.4 Mil | $431.5 Mil |
The losing streak LYV stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.