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LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

$LYVPress releaseMay 5, 2026, 4:10 PM ETRead the release

Live Nation reported Q1 revenue of $3.8 billion, up 12% year-over-year, with Adjusted Operating Income rising 9% to $371 million despite a $450 million legal accrual that drove a GAAP operating loss. The company highlighted record deferred revenue of $6.6 billion, up 22%, and affirmed full-year guidance for double-digit AOI growth.

Key figures

Revenue
3793029000
Guidance
Full year 2026 adjusted operating income expected to grow double-digits; 2026 AOI margin expected to be similar to last year
Revenue Yoy
12%
Gtv
17000000000
Free cash flow adjusted
174700000
Adjusted operating income
371000000
Ticketing deferred revenue
368000000
Deferred revenue event related
6601700000

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