Which has grown faster, ASTS or LYV?

Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — ASTS at a 68.40% CAGR versus LYV at 82.79%.

Is ASTS or LYV more profitable?

LYV runs the higher net margin — ASTS at -536.66% versus LYV at 0.51%.

How have ASTS and LYV total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, ASTS delivered 40.84% and LYV delivered 11.31% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

A side-by-side comparison of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of October 4, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

ASTS

AST SpaceMobile, Inc.

$23.78B

$58.45Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$39.27B

$168.77Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Oct 2, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT

Total return — ASTS vs LYV

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 7y

ASTS +498.3% (+29.1%/yr)LYV +141.1% (+13.4%/yr)ASTS compounded faster over this window

ASTS LYV

ASTS vs LYV: by the numbers

•LYV is the larger company ($39.27B vs $23.78B market cap).
•LYV is profitable (0.51% net margin) while ASTS runs a net loss (-536.66%).
•LYV grew revenue faster over the past five years (82.79% vs 68.40% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	ASTS	LYV
P/S ratio	206.27	1.49
P/B ratio	12.56	477.04
EV / EBITDA	N/A	25.64
FCF yield	N/A	3.50%

Profitability

Metric	ASTS	LYV
Gross margin	53.42%	23.01%
Operating margin	-405.70%	3.44%
Net margin	-536.66%	0.51%
ROE	-32.67%	163.61%
ROIC	-10.56%	3.73%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	ASTS	LYV
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	68.40%	82.79%
FCF CAGR (5Y)	N/A	32.47%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	40.84%	11.31%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, ASTS or LYV?: Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — ASTS at a 68.40% CAGR versus LYV at 82.79%.
Is ASTS or LYV more profitable?: LYV runs the higher net margin — ASTS at -536.66% versus LYV at 0.51%.
How have ASTS and LYV total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, ASTS delivered 40.84% and LYV delivered 11.31% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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AST SpaceMobile ROE Live Nation Entertainment ROE AST SpaceMobile operating margin Live Nation Entertainment operating margin AST SpaceMobile revenue growth Live Nation Entertainment revenue growth AST SpaceMobile free cash flow Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified October 4, 2026.