LYV
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Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) closed at $148.85 as of 2026-03-20, trading 38.2% above its 200-week moving average of $107.72. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 43.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1008 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 $35.0 billion, LYV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.2%. Return on equity stands at 36.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 128.5x book value.
Over the past 19.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LYV would have grown to $646, compared to $662 for the S&P 500. LYV has returned 10.1% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -41% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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% | +627.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 10.1% | -37.1% | +639.1% |
| Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | 4 | 2.5% | -22.5% | +619.1% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2010 | 128 | 84.8% | -38.9% | +662.2% |
| May 2010 | May 2011 | 54 | 35.8% | -22.1% | +978.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 22 | 18.5% | -3.8% | +1486.9% |
| Feb 2012 | Jun 2012 | 16 | 10.9% | +15.1% | +1500.5% |
| Jul 2012 | Dec 2012 | 25 | 5.8% | +81.3% | +1555.7% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 28.5% | +105.1% | +247.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Aug 2020 | 8 | 11.4% | +84.2% | +220.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 3.1% | +107.3% | +205.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.0% | +6.0% | +97.8% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | 12 | 13.1% | +20.7% | +110.5% |
| Feb 2023 | May 2023 | 13 | 14.6% | +17.2% | +94.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 3.1% | +51.1% | +93.3% |
| Average | 20 | — | +22.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LYV below its 200-week moving average?
No. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (LYV) is currently 38.2% above its 200-week moving average of $107.72. It would need to fall to $107.72 to cross below the line.
What is LYV's 200-week moving average price?
Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $107.72 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LYV drops below its 200-week moving average?
LYV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is LYV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LYV as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 55. Free cash flow yield is 3.2%. Return on equity is 36.7%. Price-to-book is 128.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LYV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.4 years, $100 invested in LYV would have grown to $646, compared to $662 for the S&P 500. That's 10.1% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. LYV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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 week of 2026-03-20