LiveOne Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
LiveOne's CEO is Rob Ellin, appointed in Sep 2017, has a tenure of 8.67 years. total yearly compensation is $558.58K, comprised of 89.5% salary and 10.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 7.14% of the company’s shares, worth $5.07M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.2 years and 7.3 years respectively.
Key information
Rob Ellin
Chief executive officer
US$558.6k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 89.51% |
| CEO tenure | 8.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 7.1% |
| Management average tenure | 5.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
LVO: Expanded Streaming Partnerships And Margin Upside Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on LiveOne by $2, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E that support a higher fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary While some research points to a higher fair value estimate for LiveOne, a group of bearish analysts continues to flag reasons for caution around the stock and its valuation.
Narrative Update • Apr 19
LVO: Expanded Distribution And Boxing Partnership Will Support A Rerated Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on LiveOne by $2, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels that contribute to a refreshed valuation view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a more constructive tone around LiveOne, with bullish analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels as key inputs supporting a higher valuation framework.Narrative Update • Apr 05
LVO: Expanded Streaming Partnerships And P/E Repricing Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on LiveOne by $2, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that they see as better aligning with the company’s risk profile and earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Even with the higher price target, some bearish analysts are still cautious and see a risk that the current valuation leaves limited room for error if execution falls short of expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 21
LVO: Connected TV Partnerships And Content Licensing Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their LiveOne price target by $2, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that support a higher valuation while maintaining the fair value estimate at $10.00. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more balanced view on LiveOne, with the higher price target framed against a set of risks that some bearish analysts believe could limit upside if not managed carefully.Narrative Update • Mar 07
LVO: Expanded Distribution Partnerships Will Support A Rerated Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their LiveOne price target by $2, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on LiveOne points to a more constructive tone, with bullish analysts updating their price targets to reflect revised assumptions around fair value, revenue expectations, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Feb 20
LVO: Advertising Partnerships And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for LiveOne to $12.00 from $10.75, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rate and future P/E that align with recent Street research price target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including the updated price target of $12.00, provides a mixed but useful framework for thinking about LiveOne's risk and reward.Narrative Update • Feb 06
LVO: Advertising Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now estimate LiveOne's fair value at US$10.75 per share, reduced from US$17.50. This change reflects updated assumptions involving a lower future P/E multiple, a different discount rate, and revised views on revenue growth and profit margins.Analysis Article • Feb 06
Revenues Working Against LiveOne, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LVO) Share Price
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Jan 23
LVO: In Car Audio And Dual Screen Usage Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on LiveOne to imply a fair value of $10.00 per share, reflecting small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News LiveOne renewed its exclusive audio advertising partnership with DAX, adding DAX US rights to sell new in car audio inventory aimed at reaching listeners during highly attentive driving moments (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 09
LVO: Dual Screen Audio And In-Car Reach Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on LiveOne to US$10.00, reflecting updated assumptions around a discount rate of 9.94%, revenue growth of 19.23%, profit margin of 10.36%, and a future P/E of 12.22x. What's in the News Renewed and expanded exclusive audio advertising partnership with DAX, now including DAX US selling in-car audio inventory aimed at reaching listeners in connected vehicles during high-attention driving moments (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Dec 24
LVO: Dual Screen Audio Expansion Will Drive Platform Engagement And Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on LiveOne from 1.20 dollars to 10.00 dollars, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s accelerating revenue growth, improving profit margins, and the potential for multiple expansion despite a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News LiveOne renewed its multi year strategic partnership with Telly, extending its fully integrated dual screen audio experience on Telly's Smart Home Screen with rapidly growing usage and engagement on the platform (company announcement).Analysis Article • Oct 16
LiveOne, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LVO) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Sep 26
Fortune 500 Deal And AI Curation Will Expand Digital Entertainment
LiveOne's consensus price target has surged, reflecting improved future earnings expectations as indicated by a lower forward P/E, despite a slight increase in discount rate, resulting in a sharp fair value increase from $1.90 to $17.50. What's in the News LiveOne will execute a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on its common shares.Narrative Update • Aug 20
Fortune 500 Deal And AI Curation Will Expand Digital Entertainment
Consensus valuation for LiveOne has declined due to a modest decrease in future P/E expectations, while revenue growth forecasts remain steady, resulting in a lower analyst price target of $1.97. What's in the News LiveOne completed a follow-on equity offering, raising approximately $8.88 million through the sale of 11,833,334 common shares at $0.75 each, including pre-funded warrants, and filed for an additional follow-on equity offering.Analysis Article • Apr 22
Little Excitement Around LiveOne, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LVO) Revenues As Shares Take 27% Pounding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last...
New Narrative • Apr 06
Tesla Renewal And PodcastOne Expansion Will Spark Future Success
Record revenue growth driven by B2B deals and Tesla partnership renewals positions LiveOne for significant future earnings.Analysis Article • Mar 18
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVO)
Key Insights LiveOne's estimated fair value is US$0.68 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity LiveOne's US$0.78...Analysis Article • Feb 19
LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVO) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 29% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
The LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) share price has softened a substantial 29% over the previous 30 days, handing back...Analysis Article • Dec 27
There's Reason For Concern Over LiveOne, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LVO) Massive 26% Price Jump
LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Analysis Article • Nov 08
LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVO) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 32%
LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 32% in the last...Analysis Article • Sep 24
Investors Give LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVO) Shares A 31% Hiding
LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 31% after a relatively good period beforehand...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Is LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Mar 08
LiveOne, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LVO) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
LiveOne, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LVO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 31% gain in the last month alone. The...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$559k | US$500k | -US$20m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$9m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$547k | US$500k | -US$15m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Mar 31 2023 | US$552k | US$500k | -US$10m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Mar 31 2022 | US$621k | US$366k | -US$44m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$47m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$42m |
| Mar 31 2021 | US$558k | US$383k | -US$42m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Mar 31 2020 | US$529k | US$500k | -US$39m |
Compensation vs Market: Rob's total compensation ($USD558.58K) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD622.91K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rob's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Rob Ellin (58 yo)
8.7yrs
Tenure
US$558,584
Compensation
Mr. Robert S. Ellin, also known as Rob, serves as Executive Chairman of PodcastOne, Inc. (formerly known as Courtside Group, Inc.) since December 14, 2022 and Director since July 1, 2020. He has been Chief...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 8.7yrs | US$558.58k | 7.14% $ 4.7m | |
| Treasurer | 1.3yrs | US$1.87m | 0.064% $ 42.2k | |
| Interim Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Urban Programming | 6.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Talent & Artist Partnerships | 5.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Programming & Executive VP of StudioOne Division and Member of Web3/Crypto Advisory Board | 5.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Slacker Radio | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Music Publishing Division | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of PodcastOne | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of CPS | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Advisor to CEO | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Co-President of LXL Studios | no data | no data | no data |
5.2yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: LVO's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 14.7yrs | US$558.58k | 7.14% $ 4.7m | |
| Head of Programming & Executive VP of StudioOne Division and Member of Web3/Crypto Advisory Board | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Member of Advisory Board | 11.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Advisory Board | 11.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$91.08k | 0.16% $ 106.2k | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$91.08k | 2.24% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 14.1yrs | US$95.64k | 1.02% $ 670.4k | |
| Independent Director | 6.6yrs | US$86.53k | 0.15% $ 100.2k | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$86.53k | 0.16% $ 103.8k | |
| Vice Chairman | less than a year | no data | no data |
7.3yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: LVO's board of directors are considered experienced (7.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 17:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
LiveOne, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Brian Kinstlinger | Alliance Global Partners |
| Ronald Josey | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |
| Thomas Forte | D.A. Davidson & Co. |