Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. LYV NYSE

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $16.7B to $25.2B (average +15.7%/yr). Net income reached $496M, reflecting solid earnings growth at +17.4%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 2%, which is thin. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 23% (low), with a -3pp trend over the period. With a $39B market cap and MOAT composite score of 54/100, the company has a moderate competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (80/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 25-year history, the company was profitable in 7 of 25 years — a mixed long-term record
• INCOME (30/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (54/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 62/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.