Which has grown faster, LYV or RCL?

Over the past five years, RCL grew revenue faster — LYV at a 82.79% CAGR versus RCL at 188.60%.

Does LYV or RCL pay a bigger dividend?

RCL pays a dividend (1.92% yield), while LYV has no payments in the available dividend history.

Is LYV or RCL more profitable?

RCL runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.51% versus RCL at 23.56%.

How have LYV and RCL total returns compared?

Over the past 10 years, LYV delivered 20.77% and RCL delivered 16.06% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

A side-by-side comparison of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of September 11, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

Different business models: LYV is classified in Communication Services; RCL is classified in Consumer Cyclical. Margin, capital intensity, and valuation differences should be interpreted in that sector context.

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$39.60B

$170.15Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

RCL

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

$69.77B

$260.14Consumer CyclicalDelayed quote: Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Total return — LYV vs RCL

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 10y

LYV +552.8% (+20.6%/yr)RCL +323.5% (+15.5%/yr)LYV compounded faster over this window

LYV RCL

LYV vs RCL: by the numbers

•RCL is the larger company ($69.77B vs $39.60B market cap).
•RCL converts more revenue to profit (23.56% vs 0.51% net margin).
•RCL grew revenue faster over the past five years (188.60% vs 82.79% CAGR).
•RCL pays a dividend (1.92% yield), while LYV has no payments in the available dividend history.

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LYV	RCL
P/E ratio	N/A	16.08
Forward P/E	N/A	14.65
P/S ratio	1.51	3.73
P/B ratio	480.94	6.82
EV / EBITDA	25.83	13.56
FCF yield	3.47%	N/A

Profitability

Metric	LYV	RCL
Gross margin	23.01%	46.64%
Operating margin	3.44%	27.32%
Net margin	0.51%	23.56%
ROE	163.61%	43.01%
ROIC	3.73%	14.59%

Dividends

Metric	LYV	RCL
Dividend yield	N/A	1.92%
Payout ratio	N/A	30.90%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LYV	RCL
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	82.79%	188.60%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	N/A	9.81%
FCF CAGR (5Y)	32.47%	11.57%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	14.59%	26.76%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, LYV or RCL?: Over the past five years, RCL grew revenue faster — LYV at a 82.79% CAGR versus RCL at 188.60%.
Does LYV or RCL pay a bigger dividend?: RCL pays a dividend (1.92% yield), while LYV has no payments in the available dividend history.
Is LYV or RCL more profitable?: RCL runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.51% versus RCL at 23.56%.
How have LYV and RCL total returns compared?: Over the past 10 years, LYV delivered 20.77% and RCL delivered 16.06% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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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 September 11, 2026.