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
$151.83
Market Cap
$35.65B
52-Week High
$175.25
52-Week Low
$113.20
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

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

1 Year
$1,234
+23%
3 Years
$2,289
+129%
5 Years
$1,751
+75%
10 Years
$6,864
+586%
Since IPO
$13,994
+1299%

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 $1,234 as of May 2026, representing a +23.4% 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 $2,289 as of May 2026, representing a +128.9% 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 $1,751 as of May 2026, representing a +75.1% 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 $6,864 as of May 2026, representing a +586.4% 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 $13,994 as of May 2026, representing a +1299.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.80%
Positive Months
134
55% of 243
Negative Months
108
44% of 243
Data Period
20+ years
243 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+46.4%)
Best month on avg: May (+8.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-56.5%)
Worst month on avg: June (-2.0%)

Over the past 20+ years (243 months), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.80% with a median return of +1.46%. The stock had 134 positive months (55%) and 108 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 +8.3%), and June the weakest (-2.0%).

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 +20.16% with a median return of +15.69%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.38%. 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 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+20.16%
Best Year
2013 (+112.24%)
Worst Year
2008 (-60.47%)
Positive Years
16/21
Year Return Start End
2026 +6.55% $142.50 $151.83
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: 3/24/2026