LYV
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Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) closed at $140.84 as of 2026-02-02, trading 32.9% above its 200-week moving average of $105.98. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 37.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1002 weeks of data, LYV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LYV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.6%.
With a market cap of $32.7 billion, LYV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 56.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 62.1x book value.
Share count has increased 4.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 19.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LYV would have grown to $611, compared to $703 for the S&P 500. LYV has returned 9.8% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -13.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: LYV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LYV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying LYV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.3% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +17.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +48.9% vs +26.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LYV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LYV has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +22.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | May 2007 | 2 | 3.5% | -24.1% | +588.4% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 10.1% | -37.1% | +599.3% |
| Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | 4 | 2.5% | -22.5% | +580.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2010 | 128 | 84.8% | -38.9% | +621.1% |
| May 2010 | May 2011 | 54 | 35.8% | -22.1% | +920.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 22 | 18.5% | -3.8% | +1401.5% |
| Feb 2012 | Jun 2012 | 16 | 10.9% | +15.1% | +1414.4% |
| Jul 2012 | Dec 2012 | 25 | 5.8% | +81.3% | +1466.6% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 28.5% | +105.1% | +228.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Aug 2020 | 8 | 11.4% | +84.2% | +202.8% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 3.1% | +107.3% | +188.6% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.0% | +6.0% | +87.1% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | 12 | 13.1% | +20.7% | +99.2% |
| Feb 2023 | May 2023 | 13 | 14.6% | +17.2% | +84.3% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 3.1% | +51.1% | +82.9% |
| Average | 20 | — | +22.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02