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The market expects Live Nation (LYV - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis ticket seller and concert promoter is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +43.9%.

Revenues are expected to be $7.58 billion, up 8.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.53% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Live Nation?For Live Nation, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +31.57%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Live Nation will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Live Nation would post a loss of$0.27 per share when it actually produced a loss of -$0.32, delivering a surprise of -18.52%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Live Nation doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:LYV) is expected to report continued growth in its upcoming earnings, with UBS analysts forecasting double-digit revenue and adjusted operating income (AOI) growth for the full year as demand for live events remains resilient.

UBS expects Live Nation to benefit from strong global attendance trends, with fan growth across major venues supporting more than 12% growth in total revenue and AOI in 2026. The analysts expect Concerts and Sponsorship to remain the main growth drivers, while Ticketing AOI growth is expected to remain limited due to actions aimed at reducing secondary market activity, along with ongoing investments in artificial intelligence and legal costs.

The analysts highlighted Live Nation’s Venue Nation expansion as a potential long-term growth driver, noting the company is progressing toward its goal of adding around 20 owned and operated venues by the end of 2026. Recent venue openings, including Morton Hall and Mystic Lake Amphitheater, are expected to support additional fan growth and margin expansion.

UBS pointed to industry data as evidence of continued demand for live entertainment. Based on BEA data, U.S. live entertainment spending excluding sports increased 6% year over year in the second quarter through May, compared with 3% growth in the first quarter, slightly outperforming overall recreational spending.

Pollstar data showed Live Nation’s global show sell-through rate exceeded 95% in the second quarter, compared with roughly 80% for other promoters, UBS noted. The company’s average ticket price was $119 during the period, 19% above peers. International markets showed particularly strong performance, with sell-through rates reaching 97%, including 99% in Canada and Europe-based markets, 98% in Mexico and 96% in the UK.

For the second quarter, UBS expects Live Nation’s revenue to increase 8.8% year over year, while AOI is forecast to remain broadly flat at $800 million. The analysts expect Concert revenue to rise 9%, although Concert AOI is projected to decline approximately 9% to $327 million due to a higher mix of third-party venues and a shift toward arena and amphitheater events compared with stadium shows.

UBS expects concert attendance to remain strong, with fan growth of 7% year over year to 47 million despite the impact of the World Cup. Revenue per fan growth is expected to slow to 2% from 5% in the first quarter due to a lower proportion of stadium events.

Sponsorship and advertising is expected to remain a key contributor, with UBS forecasting 14% year-over-year growth in revenue and EBITDA. The analysts noted that Live Nation’s new Spotify partnership is expected to begin contributing in the second half of the year.

Ticketing is expected to see more muted growth as Live Nation continues measures to reduce secondary market activity, including identity verification, account limits and changes to its inventory management tools. UBS expects ticket sales and AOI growth of 1% and 1.6%, respectively, with growth trends expected to improve in the second half as comparisons become easier.

For 2026, UBS expects Live Nation’s total revenue to grow 12% year over year, compared with 9% growth in 2025. The analysts forecast 13% growth in Concert revenue, 15% growth in Sponsorship and 6% growth in Ticketing, supported by a strong slate of tours, festivals and venue expansion.

UBS expects AOI growth to accelerate to 14% in 2026 from 10% in 2025, driven by projected growth of 23% in Concerts and 16% in Sponsorship, while Ticketing AOI growth is expected to remain modest at 3.5%.

The company continues to face regulatory scrutiny, with UBS noting that Live Nation is awaiting judicial review of its settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Tunney Act. State attorneys general are also seeking discovery related to the settlement terms. In addition, Live Nation is seeking to overturn a federal jury verdict from April, with a hearing scheduled for July 29.

UBS wrote that while the outcome of the legal proceedings remains uncertain, the range of potential outcomes has narrowed, with the focus shifting toward behavioral remedies and monetary settlements rather than a structural break-up of the company.

UBS maintained a positive view on Live Nation shares, raising its price target to $208 from $181, above current levels of about $177. The analysts cited improving estimates and a valuation of roughly 16 times forward AOI, which they said remains in line with the company’s expected growth profile.

Live Nation will report its Q2 earnings on July 30.

Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.

We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.

Now that we know how important earnings and earnings surprises are, it's time to show investors how to take advantage of these events to boost their returns by utilizing the Zacks Earnings ESP filter.

The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Expected Surprise Prediction, or ESP, works by locking in on the most up-to-date analyst earnings revisions because they can be more accurate than estimates from weeks or even months before the actual release date. The thinking is pretty straightforward: analysts who provide earnings estimates closer to the report are likely to have more information.

Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.

In fact, when we combined a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time. Perhaps most importantly, using these parameters has helped produce 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.

Most stocks, about 60%, fall into the #3 (Hold) category, and they are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with a #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) rating, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market, with Strong Buy stocks outperforming more than any other rank.

Should You Consider Comcast?The final step today is to look at a stock that meets our ESP qualifications. Comcast (CMCSA - Free Report) earns a #3 (Hold) 22 days from its next quarterly earnings release on July 23, 2026, and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $0.99 a share.

Comcast's Earnings ESP sits at +1.77%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $0.99 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97. CMCSA is also part of a large group of stocks that boast a positive ESP. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

CMCSA is one of just a large database of Consumer Discretionary stocks with positive ESPs. Another solid-looking stock is Live Nation (LYV - Free Report) .

Live Nation, which is readying to report earnings on August 6, 2026, sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) right now. Its Most Accurate Estimate is currently $0.95 a share, and LYV is 36 days out from its next earnings report.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Live Nation is $0.62, and when you take the percentage difference between that number and its Most Accurate Estimate, you get the Earnings ESP figure of +52.31%.

CMCSA and LYV's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.

Find Stocks to Buy or Sell Before They're ReportedUse the Zacks Earnings ESP Filter to turn up stocks with the highest probability of positively, or negatively, surprising to buy or sell before they're reported for profitable earnings season trading. Check it out here >>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 01: Nas and Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter perform during the 2024 Roots Picnic at The Mann on June 01, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban)

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When competitors moved into Philadelphia's festival market, Shawn Gee pitched Live Nation on an underbuilt category instead of just digging in to defend his turf.

As bigger festivals encroached on Philadelphia in the mid-2010s, Shawn Gee, the longtime manager of The Roots and the executive behind Live Nation Urban, made a case to Live Nation president and CEO Michael Rapino that went beyond a single event.

It was dedicated focus on Black culture, he argued, represented "incremental revenue" and "incremental business" the company was leaving on the table.

Before becoming president of Live Nation Urban, Gee spent decades helping shape the careers and live-event strategies of some of music’s biggest acts.

His career began in Philadelphia in the 1990s working alongside The Roots and later Jill Scott before expanding into artist management, touring, and event production.

Over the years, he worked with artists including Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, and J. Cole, building a reputation as a strategist capable of operating across both the creative and business sides of the music industry.

Nearly a decade later, with The Roots Picnic expanding internationally and the venture's portfolio stretching into HBCU programming and major cultural events, that pitch reads less like a defensive maneuver and more like a thesis that's still paying out.

By the mid-2010s, Philadelphia's festival landscape had gotten crowded.

Gee laid out this competitive history in our recent interview.

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The Made in America Festival had landed in the city, pulling national attention and a massive built-in audience.

Another major festival had set up just across the border in Delaware.

For Gee, the arrival of bigger competitors wasn't a threat so much as a forcing function.

"We had to find our space," Gee told me.

He framed the moment in even sharper terms.

"If we're to survive in this sort of festival economy that's happening now, where's the void?" Gee told me.

That search for the void is, in many ways, the real origin story of Live Nation Urban, a venture built on the understanding that an entire category of cultural value was being left on the table.

A Market Gap Hidden In Plain SightPHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 1: Solange Knowles performs at the 6th Annual Roots Picnic at the Festival Pier June 1, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

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The argument wasn’t framed primarily as a moral case, even though the cultural stakes were real to Gee.

It was rather framed as a market opportunity.

"If there is a distinct focus on Black culture, if there's a distinct focus on building toward a macro niche, there's incremental revenue, there's incremental business that's being missed," Gee told me.

That single statement does a lot of work by reframing Black culture as an underbuilt category with its own scale of economics, not a niche audience that can be served reactively, but one that demands proactive consideration.

Gee was explicit that the dollars were only part of the case he was making.

"Let alone the incremental opportunity that I can provide to the culture, not just dollars and cents, through experiences and joy, through employment, through investment," he said.

That second half of the thesis, covering employment, investment, and experience, is what separates a one-off festival booking strategy from an actual division-level business case.

Gee describes the resulting strategy in stark terms.

"We're going to double down on Black culture," he told me, recalling the conversation with his Roots Picnic co-founders, Questlove and Black Thought.

"That's going to be our space that differentiates us not only locally within the competitive landscape, festival landscape that we were dealing with locally, but also nationally and globally," he added.

It suggests Gee wasn't pitching a single event with upside, but an entire infrastructure layer that didn't yet exist inside Live Nation's portfolio.

The timing detail matters as much as the content of the pitch.

Gee says it wasn't until roughly the last decade that Roots Picnic itself "really sort of hit our stride with respect to the mission of the picnic," and that this shift "coincided" directly with the start of his Live Nation Urban partnership.

Black Thought made a nearly identical observation in our recent interview.

"This year felt like the Roots Picnic had arrived," Black Thought said.

The comments suggest that the festival's growth and the formation of Live Nation Urban were unfolding in parallel, each reinforcing the other as the organization refined its vision and expanded its reach.

Made in America intensified competition in the regional festival market and reinforced Gee’s argument that differentiation, not scale alone, would determine long-term success.

This is a familiar pattern in how large companies build out new verticals, but it's rarely this traceable to a single competitive moment.

Most internal business cases for a new division get built retroactively, dressed up after the fact as foresight.

Gee's own account puts the sequence in plain view: increased festival competition, a market gap thesis pitched to leadership, and then a venture built specifically to occupy that gap before someone else did.

Building Beyond The Roots PicnicATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 12: Mary J Blige performs onstage during the Strength of a Woman's MJB “Celebrating Hip Hop 50” Concert in Partnership with Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, and Live Nation Urban at State Farm Arena on May 12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit)

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Once the thesis was approved, the execution wasn't limited to one property.

Roots Picnic became the flagship, but Live Nation Urban evolved into a broader platform for Black cultural experiences.

Under Gee’s leadership, the division expanded across festivals, live events, and community-focused programming through partnerships with BET Experience, ONE Musicfest, Broccoli City Festival, and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit, while also developing initiatives such as a week-long HBCU fundraiser in partnership with Robert Smith's Student Freedom Initiative.

That detail is worth sitting with, because it shows the venture wasn’t simply a label slapped onto Gee's existing relationships with The Roots.

It was capitalized and structured to originate new programming of its own, rather than simply leverage an audience that already existed.

A major company's leadership treated a competitor's market entry as evidence of an unaddressed category, rather than just a threat to defend against.

Gee's framing, that the absence of a distinct Black-culture focus represented missed "incremental revenue" and missed "incremental business," is the kind of argument that's easy to make in hindsight and genuinely hard to make convincingly in the room before the results exist.

Roots Picnic's subsequent growth, and the venture's expansion into HBCU programming, the Hollywood Bowl, and now international markets, suggests Rapino found the argument convincing at the time it mattered most.

Nearly a decade later, the competitive case Gee made internally reads less like an experiment that paid off and more like a thesis that's still compounding.

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"2026 is off to a powerful start, with first quarter revenue climbing 12% to $3.8 billion. In an increasingly digital and AI-driven world, the global desire for authentic human connection has never been stronger. We are seeing a fundamental shift as fans prioritize the 'live' experience—the chance to be physically present with their favorite artists and share that energy with friends and fellow fans in a way a screen simply cannot replicate.

This cultural demand is driving record-breaking activity across our business. We have already booked over 85% of our large-venue shows for the year, with show counts up year-over-year across stadiums, arenas, and amphitheaters. Our momentum is clear: we have sold over 107 million tickets to date—an 11% increase—and Venue Nation is on track to grow fan attendance at our owned and operated venues by double-digits. As we continue to expand our global footprint to meet this growing demand for physical connection, we are well positioned for long-term compounding double-digit growth." –Michael Rapino, President and CEO

LIVE NATION PACES FOR DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN 2026 (1Q26 vs. 1Q25)

Revenue of $3.8 billion, up 12% Operating loss of $371 million, impacted by a $450 million legal accrual Adjusted operating income (AOI) of $371 million, up 9% with operating strength across all segments: Concerts AOI of $3 million with fan attendance of 24 million, up 7% Ticketing AOI of $256 million, driven by 81 million fee-bearing tickets, up 4% Sponsorship AOI up 21% to $165 million, driven by brand demand to connect with our global fan base Q1 deferred revenue for Concerts and Ticketmaster at record levels: Event-related deferred revenue of $6.6 billion, up 22%—largest deferred revenue balance in company history Ticketing deferred revenue of $368 million, up 29%, accounting for $5.5 billion in deferred ticketing gross transaction value (GTV) While 2026 operating income will be impacted by a $450 million legal accrual, on pace to grow adjusted operating income by double-digits this year GLOBAL ARTIST AND TOURING MOMENTUM ACCELERATE 2026 CONCERTS PERFORMANCE 

Revenue of $2.8 billion, up 12% vs. 1Q25 Q1 AOI of $3 million and $12 million on a constant currency basis Over 85% of 2026 large venue shows booked (confirmed and offer-in) through the end of April, pacing up high-single digits so far this year, with stadium, arena, and amphitheater show count all up year-on-year Tickets sold through the end of April for 2026 Live Nation concerts up 11% to over 107 million, with consistent double-digit growth across key venue types—stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, and festivals Full year fan attendance projected to grow high-single digits with timing shifts due to venue mix: Top driver of Q2 fan growth expected to be third-party arenas 70% of amphitheater fan growth expected to occur in Q3, in line with the summer calendar All stadium fan growth will occur in the second half For the full year, Concerts on track to deliver double-digit AOI growth with margins positioned to build on last year's VENUE NATION EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT AND DELIVERS DEEPER FAN ENGAGEMENT 

Venues opened in 2025 on track to reach their run-rate annual AOI across Concerts and Sponsorship by 2028, delivering 20%+ IRRs: TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Canada delivered a strong Q1 with show count up double-digits and set to deliver 80 shows for the full year—surpassing initial projections At Rogers Stadium in Toronto, projected show count for the full-year is up 40% compared to its inaugural year in 2025 Ongoing roll out of premium hospitality, Live Nation's Vinyl Room, delivering strong results so far this year with onsite spending at the Hollywood Palladium over $100 per fan, and up 30% per fan at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam Venue Nation on track to grow fans at owned or operated venues by double-digits in 2026: Recently completed three acquisitions: Movistar Arena Santiago, Unipol Forum in Milan, and IMPACT Arena in Bangkok, with a cumulative annual fan capacity of approximately four million 2026 major projects include two U.S. amphitheaters and one stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico 2026 preopening costs for all venues under development expected to remain at approximately $50 million Venues opening in 2026 are projected to reach their run-rate annual AOI across Concerts and Sponsorship by 2029, continuing to deliver 20%+ IRRs CONCERTS DEMAND DRIVES TICKETMASTER STRENGTH IN Q1 (vs. 1Q25 unless otherwise noted)

Revenue of $765 million, up 10% AOI of $256 million, up 1% $30 million in expenses related to legal and operational improvements Primary GTV grew 14%, with concerts delivering most of the growth Ticketmaster well positioned for sustained long-term growth: Ticketmaster total fee-bearing tickets transacted through April for 2026 up 9% to 138 million, with GTV of $17 billion, up 15% Primary fee-bearing ticket volume expected to grow mid-single digits for the full year  Ongoing efforts to reduce scalper activity expected to impact full-year Ticketmaster AOI by mid-single digits Full year AOI margin expected to be similar to last year THE POWER OF PRESENCE: BRANDS PRIORITIZE AUTHENTIC CONNECTION AS GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITY REACHES NEW HEIGHTS (vs. 1Q25 unless otherwise noted)

Revenue of $259 million, up 20% AOI of $165 million, up 21%, reflecting the strength of international festivals in South America and our growing venue portfolio 85% of 2026 sponsorship commitments booked as of end of April, up double-digits AOI expected to grow double-digits for the full year, driven by venue portfolio expansion including naming rights across major arenas and festivals globally Full year AOI margin expected to be similar to last year CAPITAL ALLOCATION SUPPORTS VENUE EXPANSION AND LONG-TERM GROWTH 

Q1 capital expenditures totaled $249 million; full year spend expected to be $1.1 to $1.2 billion:  Approximately $800 to $850 million of total capex is for venue expansion and enhancement projects Venue investment cash requirements expected to be reduced by approximately $250 million from funding by joint-venture partners, sponsorship agreements, and other sources Additional capex allocated to our ticketing and sponsorship growth initiatives, as well as ongoing maintenance at our venues Full year AOI to free cash flow—adjusted conversion expected to be in line with or higher than 2025 CONTINUED TO BOLSTER OUR BALANCE SHEET IN Q1

Cash and cash equivalents of $9.1 billion, up from $7.2 billion last year and free cash of $1.7 billion, up from $1.1 billion last year Leverage stands at 3.6x, in line with historical levels, with a weighted average cost of debt of 4.2% In April, raised approximately €610 million in long-term debt at 5.5% through an investment grade financing vehicle backed by a portfolio of major venues FULL-YEAR INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS (vs. FY25)

Depreciation and amortization expected to grow 12-15% Net interest expense is expected to be $280 million Income tax expense is expected to be 15-20% of AOI, with cash taxes projected to be 80% of that amount Below the line items: A $450 million legal accrual impacted Q1 operating income and earnings per share by $(1.93) Noncontrolling interest expense is expected to grow 25% driven by strong performance across our global partnerships Accretion expense is expected to be $160-180 million 2026 share count not expected to change materially from 2025 Compare Our Operating Results to Past Quarters In The Trended Results Grid:
https://investors.livenationentertainment.com/financial-information/financial-results

The company will webcast a teleconference today, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its financial performance, operational matters and potentially other material developments. Interested parties should visit the "News / Events" section of the company's website at investors.livenationentertainment.com to listen to the webcast. Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be posted to the "Financial Info" section of the website. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Live Nation website. The link to the 1Q26 Trended Results Grid is provided above for convenience and such grid is not a part of, or incorporated into, this press release or any SEC filings that include this press release.

Notice Regarding Financial Statements
The company has provided certain financial statements at the end of this press release for reference. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements, and the notes thereto, set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today and available on the SEC's website at sec.gov.

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit investors.livenationentertainment.com.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – FIRST QUARTER

(unaudited; $ in millions)

Q1 2026
Reported

Q1 2025

Reported

Change

Q1 2026

Currency
Impacts

Q1 2026
Constant
Currency

Change at
Constant
Currency

Revenue

Concerts

$      2,775.5

$       2,484.1

12 %

$     (89.9)

$      2,685.6

8 %

Ticketing

765.0

694.7

10 %

(19.0)

746.0

7 %

Sponsorship & Advertising

258.6

216.1

20 %

(12.3)

246.3

14 %

Other and Eliminations

(6.1)

(12.8)

*

0.0

(6.1)

*

$      3,793.0

$       3,382.1

12 %

$    (121.2)

$      3,671.8

9 %

Consolidated Operating

Income (Loss)

$       (370.5)

$         114.8

*

$       12.7

$       (357.8)

*

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$           2.9

$            6.6

(56) %

$        8.9

$          11.8

79 %

Ticketing

255.6

253.1

1 %

(6.6)

249.0

(2) %

Sponsorship & Advertising

164.6

136.0

21 %

(9.5)

155.1

14 %

Other and Eliminations

(4.2)

(5.9)

*

0.1

(4.1)

*

Corporate

(47.9)

(48.7)

2 %

0.0

(47.9)

2 %

$        371.0

$         341.1

9 %

$       (7.1)

$        363.9

7 %

* Percentages are not meaningful

Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income

(unaudited; $ in millions)

Q1 2026

Q1 2025

Operating Income (Loss)

$            (370.5)

$              114.8

Acquisition expenses

69.4

29.7

Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances

26.0

24.7

Depreciation and amortization

169.3

149.5

Gain on sale of operating assets

(6.0)

(2.2)

Governmental Investigations and Litigation

450.0

—

Stock-based compensation expense

32.8

24.6

Adjusted Operating Income

$             371.0

$              341.1

Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures

(unaudited; $ in millions)

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow — Adjusted to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Q1 2026

Q1 2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$            2,338.8

$            1,321.3

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (working capital)

(2,546.1)

(1,056.6)

Governmental Investigations and Litigation

450.0

—

Free cash flow from earnings

$              242.7

$              264.7

Less: Maintenance capital expenditures

(30.0)

(14.9)

          Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(38.0)

(33.7)

Free cash flow — adjusted

$              174.7

$              216.1

Net cash used in investing activities

$             (417.7)

$             (217.4)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$              117.5

$             (173.2)

Reconciliation of Free Cash to Cash and Cash Equivalents

($ in millions)

March 31,
2026

March 31,
2025

Cash and cash equivalents

$               9,077.8

$               7,158.7

Short-term investments

43.8

64.5

Client cash

(1,810.8)

(1,559.9)

Deferred revenue — event-related

(6,601.7)

(5,395.9)

Accrued artist fees

(173.8)

(125.5)

Collections on behalf of others

(164.5)

(140.5)

Prepaid expenses — event-related

1,336.6

1,117.5

Free cash

$               1,707.4

$               1,118.9

Forward-Looking Statements, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations:

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding the company's prospects for a record year in 2026 with anticipated double-digit growth, and its positioning for long-term compounding double-digit growth; expectations for operating income and adjusted operating income levels in 2026; expected Venue Nation fan growth at owned or operated venues in 2026; anticipated full year adjusted operating income growth for the company's concerts business, as well as expected full year fan attendance and anticipated shifts in seasonality by venue type, and full year margin expectations; pacing for venues opened in 2025 to reach their run-rate annual adjusted operating income across concerts and sponsorship by 2028 as well as expected IRRs, as well as expectations for show count at these venues; expectations for Venue Nation fan growth at owned or operated venues for 2026 versus 2025; expected 2026 Venue Nation new builds; anticipated 2026 preopening costs for venues under development; the projection that venues opening in 2026 will reach their run-rate annual adjusted operating income across concerts and sponsorship by 2029, as well as expected IRRs; Ticketmaster's positioning for sustained long-term growth, including full year expectations for growth in primary fee-bearing tickets, the impact to full year adjusted operating income from ongoing efforts to reduce scalper activity, and full year 2026 adjusted operating income margin expectations; expectations for full year 2026 adjusted operating income growth in the company's sponsorship & advertising business, as well as full year adjusted operating income margin for the business; expected capital expenditure levels in 2026; expectations for full year 2026 adjusted operating income to free cash flow—adjusted conversion rates; expectations for full year 2026 levels of depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, income tax expense as a percentage of adjusted operating income, accretion expense, noncontrolling interest expense, and share count.

Live Nation wishes to caution you that there are some known and unknown factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to operational challenges in achieving strategic objectives and executing on the company's plans, the risk that the company's markets do not evolve as anticipated, the potential impact of any economic slowdown and operational challenges associated with selling tickets and staging events.

Live Nation refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, specifically the section titled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of the company's most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company's projections or forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or concerning Live Nation are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Live Nation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of each such measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, together with an explanation of why management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors, is provided herein.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), or AOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as operating income (loss) before certain acquisition expenses (including ongoing legal costs stemming from the Ticketmaster merger, changes in the fair value of accrued acquisition-related contingent consideration obligations, and acquisition-related severance and compensation), amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances, depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment), loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets, and stock-based compensation expense. Due to the significant and non-recurring nature of the matters, we also exclude from AOI the impact of realized liabilities for settlements and expenses for regulatory compliance matters associated with the provision for losses arising from certain significant governmental investigations and litigations under ASC 450 - Contingencies, which are described under the heading "Governmental Investigations and Litigation" in Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Except as described above, ongoing legal costs associated with defense of these claims, such as attorney fees, are not excluded from AOI. We use AOI to evaluate the performance of our operating segments. We believe that information about AOI assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. AOI is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of AOI as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, AOI should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, AOI as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

AOI margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate by dividing AOI by revenue. We use AOI margin to evaluate the performance of our operating segments. We believe that information about AOI margin assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. AOI margin is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of AOI margin as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, AOI margin should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss) margin, and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, AOI margin as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Constant Currency is a non-GAAP financial measure when applied to a GAAP financial measure. We calculate currency impacts as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period's currency exchange rates and the comparable prior period's currency exchange rates. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations.

Free Cash Flow — Adjusted, or FCF, is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less changes in operating assets and liabilities, less maintenance capital expenditures, less distributions to noncontrolling interest partners. We use FCF among other measures, to evaluate the ability of operations to generate cash that is available for purposes other than maintenance capital expenditures. We believe that information about FCF provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt, make acquisitions, and for revenue generating capital expenditures. FCF is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of FCF as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available for operations and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, FCF should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net cash provided by (used in) operating activities and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, FCF as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Free Cash is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as cash and cash equivalents less ticketing-related client funds, less event-related deferred revenue, less accrued expenses due to artists and cash collected on behalf of others, plus event-related prepaids. We use free cash as a proxy for how much cash we have available to, among other things, optionally repay debt balances, make acquisitions and fund revenue generating capital expenditures. Free cash is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available from operations and it is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, free cash should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, cash and cash equivalents and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

March 31,
2026

December 31,
2025

(in thousands)

ASSETS

Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents

$          9,077,847

$          7,094,200

    Accounts receivable, less allowance of $78,255 and $73,912, respectively

1,965,296

2,009,055

    Prepaid expenses

2,217,054

1,453,732

    Other current assets

381,342

417,405

Total current assets

13,641,539

10,974,392

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,664,231

3,415,771

Operating lease assets

1,910,332

1,869,753

Intangible assets

    Definite-lived intangible assets, net

1,071,290

1,078,453

    Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net

368,961

369,015

Goodwill

2,933,243

2,889,178

Long-term advances

667,912

631,071

Other long-term assets

1,810,584

1,684,900

Total assets

$         26,068,092

$         22,912,533

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

    Accounts payable, client accounts

$          2,174,981

$          1,941,389

    Accrued expenses and accounts payable

3,562,342

3,555,811

    Deferred revenue

7,410,720

4,461,959

    Current portion of long-term debt, net

1,800,776

587,630

    Other current liabilities

467,757

482,061

Total current liabilities

15,416,576

11,028,850

Long-term debt, net

6,709,420

7,612,018

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,073,207

2,036,974

Other long-term liabilities

435,347

415,844

Commitments and contingent liabilities

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

951,724

924,472

Stockholders' equity

    Common stock

2,333

2,328

    Additional paid-in capital

1,405,279

1,455,925

    Accumulated deficit

(1,431,082)

(1,041,978)

    Cost of shares held in treasury

(30,396)

(30,396)

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(85,538)

(114,872)

Total Live Nation stockholders' equity

(139,404)

271,007

Noncontrolling interests

621,222

623,368

Total equity

481,818

894,375

Total liabilities and equity

$         26,068,092

$         22,912,533

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

(in thousands except share and

per share data)

Revenue

$           3,793,029

$           3,382,117

Operating expenses:

Direct operating expenses

2,478,458

2,254,937

Selling, general and administrative expenses

961,519

778,922

Depreciation and amortization

169,296

149,455

Gain on disposal of operating assets

(6,022)

(2,202)

Corporate expenses

560,294

86,236

Operating income (loss)

(370,516)

114,769

Interest expense

90,522

80,343

Interest income

(39,467)

(34,061)

Equity in losses (earnings) of nonconsolidated affiliates

2,883

(479)

Other expense (income), net

(12,351)

2,953

Income (loss) before income taxes

(412,103)

66,013

Income tax expense (benefit)

(32,085)

19,711

Net income (loss)

(380,018)

46,302

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

9,086

23,099

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation

$            (389,104)

$               23,203

Basic and diluted net loss per common share available

to common stockholders of Live Nation

$                (1.85)

$                (0.32)

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic and diluted

232,400,991

231,220,841

Reconciliation to net loss available to common stockholders of Live Nation:

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation

$            (389,104)

$               23,203

Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests

(41,279)

(98,094)

Net loss available to common stockholders of Live Nation—basic and diluted

$            (430,383)

$             (74,891)

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

(in thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss)

$        (380,018)

$          46,302

Reconciling items:

Depreciation

99,565

89,462

Amortization of definite-lived intangibles

69,731

59,993

Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances

26,020

24,722

Deferred income taxes

(44,693)

4,271

Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts

5,150

3,684

Stock-based compensation expense

32,777

24,550

Unrealized changes in fair value of contingent consideration

10,409

1,169

Equity in losses of nonconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

4,553

3,480

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

(1,224)

3,574

Gain on mark-to-market of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates and crypto assets

(6,189)

(5,467)

Loss (gain) on forward currency exchange contracts

(17,306)

13,361

Other, net

(6,002)

(4,485)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

70,629

(70,535)

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

(783,967)

(592,946)

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities

281,040

(545,945)

Increase in deferred revenue

2,978,360

2,266,061

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,338,835

1,321,251

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Advances of notes receivable

(1,944)

(6,403)

Collections of notes receivable

5,920

9,375

Investments made in nonconsolidated affiliates

(9,649)

(3,887)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(308,978)

(170,791)

Cash paid for acquisition of right-of-use assets

—

(20,800)

Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(113,203)

(31,346)

Other, net

10,115

6,457

Net cash used in investing activities

(417,739)

(217,395)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from debt, net of debt issuance costs

226,161

11,059

Payments on debt including extinguishment costs

(6,611)

(86,828)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

11,349

4,612

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(38,000)

(33,742)

Purchases of noncontrolling interests, net

(25,882)

(4,496)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

783

2,606

Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards

(47,930)

(65,009)

Payments for deferred and contingent consideration

(1,530)

(1,242)

Other, net

(859)

(150)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

117,481

(173,190)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(54,613)

131,471

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

1,983,964

1,062,137

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

7,106,986

6,106,109

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$       9,090,950

$       7,168,246

SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment

The company posted a first-quarter loss of $389.1 million, compared with a profit of $23.2 million a year earlier.

Live Nation (LYV) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.32 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27. This compares to a loss of $0.32 per share a year ago.

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV 0.25%) earned an encore on Wednesday. The Ticketmaster parent technically posted a mixed earnings report, hampered by a large legal expense. Investors applauded the results anyway, as management expects stronger profits in the upcoming quarters.

The stock closed Wednesday's trading at a 6.7% gain. It reached a peak of 8% near noon ET.

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Live Nation's Q1 by the numbers Q1 revenues rose 12% year-over-year to $3.8 billion. The analyst community had expected roughly $3.6 billion.

On the bottom line, Live Nation's net losses deepened from $0.32 to $1.85 per share, well below the Street estimate of $0.36 per share. However, these generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) figures include a $450 million charge for legal fees. The company doesn't publish adjusted earnings figures, but if I do the math myself, Live Nation would have seen positive earnings of approximately $0.08 per share without those costly legal fees.

Image source: Getty Images.

Legal drama aside, ticket sales look strong Mind you, Live Nation hasn't entirely closed the books on that large legal expense. The company has appealed several pieces of the underlying jury verdict, so the lawsuit that the Department of Justice launched in May 2024 is still in play.

Looking beyond the courtroom drama, Live Nation sees healthy concert ticket sales as the summer season draws near. In particular, the low-priced amphitheater format is off to a strong start, which makes sense in this era of budget-pinching inflation.

"Consumers still consider the live show very important in their social calendar for the year," CEO Michael Rapino said on the earnings call. "We have seen broad, strong demand across the board."

With ticket sales up double digits and most large-venue shows already booked for 2026, Live Nation's core business appears healthy. The legal saga may drag on, but investors seem willing to look past it for now.

Anders Bylund has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Live Nation Entertainment. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights. 

, /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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Across select amphitheaters nationwide, Lowe's is giving loyalty members exclusive perks and new ways to connect through live music all year long

, /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is bringing MyLowe's Rewards* and MyLowe's Pro Rewards* members exclusive live music experiences through a new multi-year partnership with Live Nation. Members can access exclusive concert perks throughout the season, including discounted kids tickets† with purchase of an adult lawn ticket, complimentary lawn chair rentals at select shows for the first fifty eligible members^ and sweepstakes for a chance to win free tickets all year long. Helping members get more from the experiences they value most, these exclusive offers unlock more ways to enjoy live music with friends and family.

Lowe’s is bringing MyLowe’s Rewards and MyLowe’s Pro Rewards members exclusive live music experiences through a new multi-year partnership with Live Nation. The partnership also makes Lowe's the first presenting partner of a new amphitheater tailgate experience Live Nation is introducing at select venues this summer. Creating a new way for fans to kick off their night out, the spaces will bring together live entertainment, food and beverage offerings and programming from select Lowe's vendor partners, with specific experiences tailored by venue at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Ruoff Music Center and Jiffy Lube Live. Tailgates begin when general parking lots open, with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Through the partnership, Lowe's is meeting customers where they already love to spend time, creating new ways to connect through live music and shared experiences. Designed to deliver both everyday value and meaningful moments, rewards members also get additional ways to save and earn. The free MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards programs, now with more than 30 million members combined, offer personalized savings, bonus points and access to exclusive products and seasonal perks.

Each year, millions of fans return to amphitheaters as part of their summer routines, with 80% saying their local live music venues play a role in the moments they look forward to most with family and friends.

"Music is one of the things that brings people together — families, friends and entire communities — and we love being part of the moments people look forward to all year long," said Jen Wilson, Lowe's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Through this partnership, we're leveraging live music to reach new and younger audiences while giving our existing members exclusive perks that make these experiences even more rewarding. It's all about helping families make the most of a night out and rewarding loyalty by showing up in meaningful ways beyond the home."

"When fans come out to a show, they want the whole night to feel special," said Russell Wallach, Global President, Media & Sponsorship at Live Nation. "Jen and the Lowe's team really understood that from the start. We saw an opportunity to build around the moments fans already love during the summer and create more ways for people to spend time together before the music even starts through our new tailgate spaces presented by Lowe's."

MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members can access these benefits starting this summer at participating amphitheaters, with additional perks to come throughout the year. Learn more at https://www.lowes.com/concertperks.

*Loyalty Programs subject to Terms & Conditions. See Lowes.com/Terms for full program details. Subject to change. MyLowe's Rewards Program subject to terms & conditions. Visit Lowes.com/Terms for details. Subject to change.   
†MyLowe's Rewards members who receive a unique code via MyLowe's Rewards communications may purchase "2 for 1" lawn tickets (1 adult ticket and 1 child ticket) to participating concerts, while supplies last. For each participating concert, the first fifty (50) Members 18 years of age or older who enter their code at ticket check out will be able to purchase two (2) discounted tickets. Must purchase two (2) tickets and enter an eligible code to receive the offer. Ticket prices are "all in" pricing. The child using a ticket must be 12 years of age or younger and accompanied at all times at the concert by a parent or legal guardian. Offer is limited to one (1) per customer. Any customer found violating the terms of the Offer may be disqualified. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, cannot be used on past purchases, and is void where prohibited.
^The first fifty (50) MyLowe's Rewards members ("Members") at each participating concert who go to the chair rental location and show their Member ID in the Lowe's app will receive a complimentary chair rental, while supplies last. Members must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid concert ticket to claim offer. Offer is limited to one (1) complimentary chair per Member per concert. Offer has no cash value and is void where prohibited. Check venue policy for chair usage terms and return instructions. Sponsor may cancel or suspend the Offer at any time without notice or liability. Sponsor: Lowe's Companies, Inc. 

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Contact:
Lowe's Media Team
Amanda Caskey
[email protected]

Live Nation Media Team
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[email protected]

SOURCE Lowe's Companies, Inc.