Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · Communication Services

About Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector.

LYV trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

Key Statistics

Current Price
$177.89
Market Cap
$41.44B
52-Week High
$189.25
52-Week Low
$125.34
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

$1,000 Invested in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

1 Year
$1,202
+20%
3 Years
$2,278
+128%
5 Years
$1,770
+77%
10 Years
$6,445
+545%
Since IPO
$16,395
+1540%

How much would $1,000 invested in LYV be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in LYV 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) in 2025 would be worth $1,202 as of November 2026, representing a +20.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in LYV 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) in 2023 would be worth $2,278 as of November 2026, representing a +127.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in LYV 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) in 2021 would be worth $1,770 as of November 2026, representing a +77.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in LYV 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) in 2016 would be worth $6,445 as of November 2026, representing a +544.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in LYV at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) at IPO would be worth $16,395 as of November 2026, representing a +1539.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.82%
Positive Months
139
56% of 250
Negative Months
110
44% of 250
Data Period
20+ years
250 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+46.4%)
Best month on avg: May (+8.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-56.5%)
Worst month on avg: November (-1.9%)

Over the past 20+ years (250 months), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.82% with a median return of +1.50%. The stock had 139 positive months (56%) and 110 negative months (44%). The best month in LYV's history was April 2009 with a +46.4% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -56.5%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.2%), and November the weakest (-1.9%).

LYV's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2013 with a cumulative return of +79.5%, and the worst was 2022 at -48.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 21 years of trading history, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has delivered an average annual return of +21.03% with a median return of +24.84%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.23%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (76%) and losses in 5 years (24%).

LYV's best year was 2013 with a +112.24% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -60.47%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. LYV achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+21.03%
Best Year
2013 (+112.24%)
Worst Year
2008 (-60.47%)
Positive Years
16/21
Year Return Start End
2026 +24.84% $142.50 $177.89
2025 +10.04% $129.50 $142.50
2024 +38.35% $93.60 $129.50
2023 +34.21% $69.74 $93.60
2022 -41.73% $119.69 $69.74
2021 +62.89% $73.48 $119.69
2020 +2.81% $71.47 $73.48
2019 +45.12% $49.25 $71.47
2018 +15.69% $42.57 $49.25
2017 +60.04% $26.60 $42.57
2016 +8.26% $24.57 $26.60
2015 -5.90% $26.11 $24.57
2014 +32.14% $19.76 $26.11
2013 +112.24% $9.31 $19.76
2012 +12.03% $8.31 $9.31
2011 -27.23% $11.42 $8.31
2010 +34.20% $8.51 $11.42
2009 +48.26% $5.74 $8.51
2008 -60.47% $14.52 $5.74
2007 -35.18% $22.40 $14.52
2006 +70.99% $13.10 $22.40

Frequently Asked Questions: LYV

What sector is LYV in? ▼

LYV operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has LYV performed historically? ▼

Over 21 years of trading history, LYV has posted gains in 16 years (76% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +112.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in LYV? ▼

You can invest in LYV through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LYV.

Last updated: 11/1/2026