Which has grown faster, LYV or MTCH?

Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 100.74% CAGR versus MTCH at 6.96%.

Does LYV or MTCH pay a bigger dividend?

MTCH pays a dividend (2.14% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.

Is LYV or MTCH more profitable?

MTCH runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.33% versus MTCH at 18.83%.

Which has been the better investment, LYV or MTCH?

Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — LYV at 22.18% versus MTCH at 9.17%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) vs Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)

MTCH leads on 8 of 13 compared metrics.

A side-by-side comparison of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Match Group, 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).

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$40.52B

$174.10Communication Services

MTCH

Match Group, Inc.

$8.38B

$35.94Communication Services

Total return — LYV vs MTCH

growth of $100 · last 20y

LYV +1520.7%MTCH +420.9%LYV compounded faster

LYV MTCH

LYV vs MTCH: by the numbers

•LYV is the larger company ($40.52B vs $8.38B market cap).
•MTCH converts more revenue to profit (18.83% vs 0.33% net margin).
•LYV grew revenue faster over the past five years (100.74% vs 6.96% CAGR).
•MTCH pays a dividend (2.14% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.

Which is better, LYV or MTCH?

Metric tally: LYV 5 · MTCH 8

It depends on what you're optimizing for:

GrowthLYV(faster 5Y revenue CAGR)

QualityMTCH(higher ROIC)

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LYV	MTCH
P/E ratio	—	13.93
Forward P/E	70.08	11.68●
P/S ratio	1.58●	2.68
P/B ratio	148.94	—
PEG ratio	—	0.66
EV / EBITDA	26.40	11.97●
FCF yield	3.05%	10.81%●

Profitability

Metric	LYV	MTCH
Gross margin	44.74%	73.80%●
Operating margin	5.45%	26.60%●
Net margin	0.33%	18.83%●
ROE	183.01%●	-241.99%
ROIC	7.87%	18.50%●

Dividends

Metric	LYV	MTCH
Dividend yield	—	2.14%
Payout ratio	—	30.43%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LYV	MTCH
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	100.74%●	6.96%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	13.01%	28.23%●
FCF CAGR (5Y)	31.48%●	5.49%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	14.83%●	-23.53%

Frequently asked

Which is better, LYV or MTCH?: It depends on your goal. growth: LYV (faster 5Y revenue CAGR); quality: MTCH (higher ROIC). Across all compared metrics, MTCH leads 8 to 5.
Which has grown faster, LYV or MTCH?: Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 100.74% CAGR versus MTCH at 6.96%.
Does LYV or MTCH pay a bigger dividend?: MTCH pays a dividend (2.14% yield) while LYV does not currently pay one.
Is LYV or MTCH more profitable?: MTCH runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.33% versus MTCH at 18.83%.
Which has been the better investment, LYV or MTCH?: Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — LYV at 22.18% versus MTCH at 9.17%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

Live Nation Entertainment P/E ratio Match P/E ratio Live Nation Entertainment dividend yield Match dividend yield Live Nation Entertainment ROE Match ROE Live Nation Entertainment operating margin Match operating margin Live Nation Entertainment revenue growth Match revenue growth Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow Match 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.