LiveWire Group, Inc.

NYSE:LVWR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$215.0m

LiveWire Group Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

LiveWire Group's CEO is Karim Donnez, appointed in Jun 2023, has a tenure of 3.08 years. total yearly compensation is $2.91M, comprised of 20.6% salary and 79.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth $242.09K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 3.1 years respectively.

Key information

Karim Donnez

Chief executive officer

US$2.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage20.62%
CEO tenure3.1yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenure1.3yrs
Board average tenure3.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 19

LiveWire Has 4 Quarters Of Cash In The Midst Of Economic Headwinds

Summary LiveWire Group is reiterated at Sell with a $1.12/share price target, reflecting solvency and profitability concerns despite recent sales momentum. LVWR delivered triple-digit unit sales growth in Q1’26 and plans to launch the S4 Honcho electric motorcycle in Spring 2026. Macroeconomic headwinds—rising inflation, energy prices, and consumer spending slowdown—threaten LVWR’s ability to sustain improved sales and margins. With only four quarters of cash left and ongoing losses, LVWR likely faces near-term capital raises or increased debt to remain solvent. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 09

Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR) Shares Dive 29%

LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...
Analysis Article Nov 20

LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR) May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon With Recent 33% Price Plummet

The LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) share price has softened a substantial 33% over the previous 30 days, handing...
Analysis Article Sep 09

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:LVWR) 37% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Those holding LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 37% in the...
Analysis Article Jun 19

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:LVWR) 400% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article May 02

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:LVWR) 26% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) share price has dived 26% in the last...
Analysis Article Feb 07

LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR) Shares May Have Slumped 42% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely

To the annoyance of some shareholders, LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) shares are down a considerable 42% in the...
Seeking Alpha Jan 31

LiveWire Is Still In Early Development And Highly Risky For Common Shareholders

Summary LiveWire, a Harley-Davidson subsidiary, focuses on electric motorcycles, presenting a unique investment opportunity in the growing EV market. The investment thesis highlights LiveWire's innovative technology, strong brand recognition, and potential for market expansion. Rating justification: LiveWire's strategic positioning and growth potential in the electric vehicle sector justify a positive outlook. The conclusion emphasizes LiveWire's promising future and recommends considering it for portfolios seeking exposure to the EV industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 28

Is LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...
Analysis Article Dec 24

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:LVWR) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 25% Slump

The LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...
Analysis Article Oct 13

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:LVWR) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Auto industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Analysis Article Aug 19

We Think LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...
Analysis Article Jun 23

LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR) Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing

LiveWire Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:LVWR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 41.6x may look like a poor investment...
Analysis Article Mar 22

The Price Is Right For LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR) Even After Diving 30%

To the annoyance of some shareholders, LiveWire Group, Inc. ( NYSE:LVWR ) shares are down a considerable 30% in the...
Seeking Alpha Mar 15

LiveWire: Reality Still Hasn't Set In

Summary LiveWire's Q4 revenue increased due to the launch of the less expensive Del Mar motorcycle. STACYC sales continue to decline though, and 2024 guidance is fairly modest. While the introduction of lower-priced models should support growth, LiveWire's success appears to be constrained by product appeal rather than affordability. LiveWire's stock remains overvalued, and analyst growth expectations are unrealistic. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 31

LiveWire: Illiquidity Premium

Summary LiveWire should be viewed as an attempt by Harley-Davidson to drive adoption amongst younger people. LiveWire's close relationship with Harley-Davidson provides support, but the company's valuation is high and there is downside risk. The LiveWire ONE has struggled to gain traction amongst customers, but the introduction of a lower priced model is expected to be an inflection point for the company. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 02

Livewire Mobile reports Q4 results; initiates FY23 guidance

Livewire Mobile press release (NYSE:LVWR): Q4 net loss of $22M. Revenue of $9M (-30.8% Y/Y). Cash and cash equivalents at 2022 year-end of $265M. 2023 Financial Outlook: For the full year 2023, the company expects: Electric Motorcycle wholesale units of 750 to 2,000; LiveWire Group Operating Loss of $115M to $125M.
Seeking Alpha Nov 01

LiveWire Group: Penetrating The Electric Motorbike Industry

Summary The electric motorbike industry is a huge and growing market. LVWR's strong strategic partnership with HOG enables LVWR to gain a head start against independent peers. LVWR ARROW architecture provides scalability.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Karim Donnez's remuneration changed compared to LiveWire Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$74m

Dec 31 2025US$3mUS$600k

-US$75m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$80m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$84m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$90m

Dec 31 2024US$3mUS$600k

-US$94m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$104m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$96m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$112m

Dec 31 2023US$4mUS$323k

-US$110m

Compensation vs Market: Karim's total compensation ($USD2.91M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.64M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Karim's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Karim Donnez (49 yo)

3.1yrs
Tenure
US$2,909,752
Compensation

Mr. Karim Donnez is Chief Executive Officer of LiveWire Group, Inc. from June 12, 2023. Mr. Donnez served as President of Marine Group at BRP Inc. since May 2022 until 2023 and had been Senior Vice Preside...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jonathan Root
CFO, President & Chairman3yrsno datano data
Karim Donnez
Chief Executive Officer3.1yrsUS$2.91m0.11%
$ 242.1k
Allen Gerrard
General Counsel & Board Secretaryno dataUS$652.49k0.0084%
$ 18.0k
Jennifer Hoover
Head Accounting Officer1yrno data0.0035%
$ 7.5k
Jon Bekefy
Head of Global Sales & Marketing1.7yrsno data0.013%
$ 28.7k
Erica Case
Head of Human Resourcesno datano datano data
Jeremy Nienhuis
Head of Planningno datano data0.0052%
$ 11.3k
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: LVWR's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jonathan Root
CFO, President & Chairman3yrsno datano data
Hiromichi Mizuno
Independent Director3.1yrsUS$201.45k0%
$ 0
William Cornog
Independent Director3.8yrsUS$205.00k0.0071%
$ 15.2k
Paul Krause
Director3.1yrsno datano data
Bryan Niketh
Directorless than a yearno data0.000010%
$ 21.5
Kjell Gruner
Independent Director3.8yrsUS$198.00k0.059%
$ 127.4k
Glen Koval
Director3.8yrsno datano data
3.1yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: LVWR's board of directors are considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 22:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/06 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

LiveWire Group, Inc. is covered by 1 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Itay MichaeliCitigroup Inc