NYSE:LYVEntertainment
Live Nation (LYV): Profit Margins Jump, One-Off Loss Clouds Narrative for Bulls
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported net profit margins of 2.3%, up from last year’s 1.1%, with EPS growth of 107.7% over the past year. That figure easily exceeds the company’s 5-year average annual earnings growth rate of 79.8%. Forecasts call for another 41.6% EPS growth per year going forward, ahead of the US market’s 16%. The company’s profitability streak and rising margins stand out, but a notable non-recurring loss of $412.7 million in the last twelve months adds complexity to the...