Live Nation Takes Over Impact Arena to Enhance Concert Experience
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Updated: 1 day ago
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- Venue Upgrade: Live Nation will take over operations of Thailand's Impact Arena, introducing modern production infrastructure and enhanced hospitality, significantly improving the concert experience and expected to attract more international touring artists.
- Local Economic Support: The improvements will enable faster turnaround times for artists and crews, not only enhancing performance efficiency but also creating more opportunities for the local economy and supporting related industries.
- Brand Engagement Opportunities: Brands will gain new opportunities to connect with fans through immersive onsite activations, with confirmed performances in 2026 including Disney On Ice and (G)I-DLE's World Tour, further driving the growing demand for live entertainment.
- Strategic Partnership: This collaboration with Bangkok Land marks a significant step in Live Nation's global growth strategy, combining local expertise with international resources to reinforce Bangkok's position as a leading destination for live entertainment.
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Wall Street analysts forecast LYV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LYV is 174.71 USD with a low forecast of 164.00 USD and a high forecast of 190.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Wall Street analysts forecast LYV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LYV is 174.71 USD with a low forecast of 164.00 USD and a high forecast of 190.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Current: 141.870

Current: 141.870

UBS initiated coverage of Live Nation with a Buy rating and $164 price target. The firm believes the company is well positioned to benefit from the "strong secular trends" driving double-digit growth in the live entertainment industry. Live Nation has "multiple growth vectors" given its investments in new venues, expansion to international markets, and global artist management, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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$175 -> $172
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Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker lowered the firm's price target on Live Nation to $172 from $175 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after updating the firm's model for Q4 and 2026. The largest changes are at Ticketmaster, which faces some one-time headwinds over the next few quarters, the analyst tells investors.
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$180 -> $172
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JPMorgan lowered the firm's price target on Live Nation to $172 from $180 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following the fiscal Q2 report. The firm believes the impact from secondary ticketing changes is less than what was priced into the shares. Live Nation's demand indicators remain strong, with continued growth in onsite spending and event deferred revenue up 37%, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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$180 -> $170
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Morgan Stanley lowered the firm's price target on Live Nation to $170 from $180 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Q3 results showcased "healthy growth" and the firm continue to see Live Nation as positioned to translate its leadership position in live entertainment into durable, double-digit percentage earnings growth, though the firm notes that its consolidated adjusted operating income estimates come down about 3% in FY25/FY26 after earnings.
About LYV
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a live entertainment company. The Company is a producer of live music concerts. Its segments include Concerts, Ticketing and Sponsorship & Advertising. The Concerts segment principally involves the global promotion of live music events in its owned or operated venues and in rented third-party venues, the operation and management of music venues, the production of music festivals across the world, the creation of associated content and the provision of management and other services to artists. The Ticketing segment is an agency business that sells tickets for events on behalf of its clients. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment employs a sales force that creates and maintains relationships with sponsors through a combination of strategic, international, national, and local opportunities that allow businesses to reach customers through its concert, festival, venue and ticketing assets, including advertising on its Websites.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.