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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) shares fell Wednesday after the company posted weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue. Details The company reported revenue of $8.50 billion, up 11% year over year (Y/Y), missing analyst estimates of $8.61 billion. The Ticketmaster parent company reported earnings of 73 cents per share, missing the street view of $1.45. Also Read: Fans Paid Billions More — Now Ticketmaster Faces A Monumental FTC Lawsuit Operating income was $793 million (+24% Y/Y) and $1.03 billion on an adjusted basis (+14% Y/Y) in the quarter. Live Nation said the third quarter marked its record stadium show count (+60% Y/Y). As of September 30, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $6.8 billion. Key Metrics Live Nation noted it sold 150 million tickets for Live Nation concerts in fiscal 2025 through October, up 4% Y/Y. Ticketmaster added 26.5 million net new client tickets in 2025 through October, surpassing its fiscal 2024 total ahead of schedule. Ticketing AOI gained significant momentum, rising 21% on the back of a 12% increase in fee-bearing gross transaction value (GTV). Meanwhile, sponsorship AOI upped 14% Y/Y, supported by several new strategic partnerships. Event-related deferred revenue increased 37% Y/Y to $3.5 billion, and Ticketmaster deferred revenue rose 30% Y/Y to $231 million, reflecting robust consumer demand for upcoming 2025 and 2026 events. 2026 Growth Indicators Live Nation's 2026 large venue pipeline is up double-digits, with nearly 75% of shows committed or offered. Ticket sales have reached 26 million for 2026, showing double-digit growth across stadiums, arenas, and festivals, while large venues are also up double-digits. Sponsorship commitments for 2026 are up double-digits, with roughly 65% already booked. Price Action: LYV shares were trading lower by 5.53% to $142.42 premarket at last check Wednesday. Read Next: Palantir Weighs On Wall Street, Bitcoin Slumps 5%: What’s Moving Markets Tuesday? Photo by Piotr Swat via Shutterstock
