EBITDA for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
According to Live Nation Entertainment's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $2.01B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.01B
YoY change
+28.4%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$2.07B
Cumulative EBITDA
$11.12B
EBITDA history chart for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) from 2001 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.07B | +28.4% | ||
| 2024 | $1.62B | -9.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.78B | +46.0% | ||
| 2022 | $1.22B | +1293.9% | ||
| 2021 | $87.45M | -107.6% | ||
| 2020 | -$1.14B | -245.5% | ||
| 2019 | $786.62M | +19.4% | ||
| 2018 | $658.61M | +40.0% | ||
| 2017 | $470.59M | -0.6% | ||
| 2016 | $473.42M | -6.5% | ||
| 2015 | $506.48M | +35.2% | ||
| 2014 | $374.63M | -21.2% | ||
| 2013 | $475.44M | +12.9% | ||
| 2012 | $421.14M | +14.8% | ||
| 2011 | $366.81M | +47.0% | ||
| 2010 | $249.54M | +118.2% | ||
| 2009 | $114.38M | -182.0% | ||
| 2008 | -$139.41M | -199.7% | ||
| 2007 | $139.77M | +9.2% | ||
| 2006 | $128.03M | +148.9% | ||
| 2005 | $51.45M | -58.2% | ||
| 2004 | $123.08M | +605.7% | ||
| 2003 | $17.44M | -89.1% | ||
| 2002 | $159.75M | +46.4% | ||
| 2001 | $109.15M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Live Nation Entertainment's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual EBITDA for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) came in at $2.07B – grew 28.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2015–2025 (10 years) stretch, Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA compounded at +15.1% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$2.07B stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2025, against a low of -$1.14B during 2020.
Within Communication Services, Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $47.05B.
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA by Year
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA 2025: $2.07B
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2025 was $2.07B, grew 28.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA 2024: $1.62B
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2024 was $1.62B, declined 9.3% below 2023.
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA 2023: $1.78B
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2023 was $1.78B, surged 46.0% from 2022.
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA 2022: $1.22B
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2022 was $1.22B, surged 1293.9% from 2021.
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA 2021: $87.45M
Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2021 was $87.45M.
See more financial history for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Live Nation Entertainment, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $179.96B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $104.55B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $54.70B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $47.72B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $46.38B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $32.25B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $30.25B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $19.14B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Live Nation Entertainment's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) is $2.01B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) EBITDA changed +28.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA?
- Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +15.1% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $2.07B in 2025.
What was Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2024?
- Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) EBITDA in 2024 was $1.62B.
What was Live Nation Entertainment EBITDA in 2025?
- Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) EBITDA in 2025 was $2.07B.
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