The updated model fair value for Live Nation Entertainment now sits at about US$170.24 per share, a small move from the prior US$169.05, reflecting only a modest adjustment to the stock’s perceived upside. This shift lines up with recent Street commentary that tweaks price targets around the edges as analysts weigh strong demand and onsite spending against ongoing questions around secondary ticketing and regulation. Stay tuned to see how you can track these incremental price target changes and the evolving narrative around the stock over time.
🐂 Bullish Takeaways
JPMorgan keeps an Overweight rating after fiscal Q2, indicating it still sees Live Nation as attractive at current levels even after trimming its price target to US$172 from US$180.
JPMorgan points to strong demand indicators, including onsite spending and event deferred revenue that is up 37%, as key supports for the business model and its growth potential.
JPMorgan also suggests that the impact from secondary ticketing changes is less severe than what had been reflected in the share price, which it views as supportive for the valuation case.
Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Soff maintains a Buy rating and, while modestly lowering the price target to US$173 from US$175, still frames the story around continued growth and rising profitability in the coming years.
🐻 Bearish Takeaways
Deutsche Bank flags the Federal Trade Commission complaint situation as a possible overhang, which could weigh on sentiment and how investors view Live Nation’s risk profile.
The small price target cuts from both JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank suggest some caution on how much upside may already be reflected in the shares, even as they keep positive ratings.
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U.K. ministers are proposing legislation that would outlaw selling event tickets above face value, cap service fees on resale platforms, and ban reselling more tickets than originally purchased, directly targeting practices used by ticketing businesses such as Live Nation and StubHub.
Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, told lawmakers it will ban users from operating multiple accounts, shut down its TradeDesk platform, and require each resale account to have a single verified account with a unique taxpayer ID, using new AI tools and ID checks to remove fake or duplicate accounts.
Live Nation is set to take over operations of Impact Arena in Thailand and plans to upgrade production infrastructure, hospitality, food and beverage, premium seating, and backstage amenities. Events such as Disney On Ice, (G)I-DLE’s 2026 World Tour, and Bowkylion are already confirmed.
The company has scheduled an analyst and investor day to review its financial performance, discuss its operational outlook, and cover other forward looking topics with the investment community.
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