Which has grown faster, DIS or LYV?

Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — DIS at a 9.41% CAGR versus LYV at 100.74%.

Does DIS or LYV pay a bigger dividend?

DIS pays a dividend (1.23% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.

Is DIS or LYV more profitable?

DIS runs the higher net margin — DIS at 11.54% versus LYV at 0.33%.

Which has been the better investment, DIS or LYV?

Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — DIS at 1.12% versus LYV at 22.27%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

DIS and LYV are evenly matched — 7 metrics each of 14.

A side-by-side comparison of The Walt Disney Company and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of June 16, 2026. The ● marks the stronger figure on each row (cheaper multiple, higher margin/return).

DIS

The Walt Disney Company

$175.80B

$101.69Communication Services

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$40.92B

$175.85Communication Services

Total return — DIS vs LYV

growth of $100 · last 20y

DIS +322.7%LYV +1520.7%LYV compounded faster

DIS LYV

DIS vs LYV: by the numbers

•DIS is the larger company ($175.80B vs $40.92B market cap).
•DIS converts more revenue to profit (11.54% vs 0.33% net margin).
•LYV grew revenue faster over the past five years (100.74% vs 9.41% CAGR).
•DIS pays a dividend (1.23% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.

Which is better, DIS or LYV?

Metric tally: DIS 7 · LYV 7

It depends on what you're optimizing for:

GrowthLYV(faster 5Y revenue CAGR)

QualityDIS(higher ROIC)

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	DIS	LYV
P/E ratio	16.24	—
Forward P/E	13.57●	70.79
P/S ratio	1.85	1.60●
P/B ratio	1.66●	150.44
PEG ratio	0.11	—
EV / EBITDA	11.44●	26.65
FCF yield	3.95%●	3.02%

Profitability

Metric	DIS	LYV
Gross margin	37.16%	44.74%●
Operating margin	15.50%●	5.45%
Net margin	11.54%●	0.33%
ROE	10.32%	183.01%●
ROIC	8.11%●	7.87%

Dividends

Metric	DIS	LYV
Dividend yield	1.23%	—
Payout ratio	18.17%	—

Growth (annualized)

Metric	DIS	LYV
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	9.41%	100.74%●
EPS CAGR (5Y)	0.49%	13.01%●
FCF CAGR (5Y)	20.79%	31.48%●
Total return CAGR (5Y)	-9.90%	15.39%●

Frequently asked

Which is better, DIS or LYV?: It depends on your goal. growth: LYV (faster 5Y revenue CAGR); quality: DIS (higher ROIC). Across all compared metrics, they are evenly matched.
Which has grown faster, DIS or LYV?: Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — DIS at a 9.41% CAGR versus LYV at 100.74%.
Does DIS or LYV pay a bigger dividend?: DIS pays a dividend (1.23% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.
Is DIS or LYV more profitable?: DIS runs the higher net margin — DIS at 11.54% versus LYV at 0.33%.
Which has been the better investment, DIS or LYV?: Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — DIS at 1.12% versus LYV at 22.27%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

Walt Disney P/E ratio Live Nation Entertainment P/E ratio Walt Disney dividend yield Live Nation Entertainment dividend yield Walt Disney ROE Live Nation Entertainment ROE Walt Disney operating margin Live Nation Entertainment operating margin Walt Disney revenue growth Live Nation Entertainment revenue growth Walt Disney 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 June 16, 2026.