Which has grown faster, LYV or SPOT?

Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 82.79% CAGR versus SPOT at 16.40%.

Is LYV or SPOT more profitable?

SPOT runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.51% versus SPOT at 15.43%.

How have LYV and SPOT total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, LYV delivered 20.94% and SPOT delivered 17.98% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) vs Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)

A side-by-side comparison of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Spotify Technology S.A. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of July 30, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$40.31B

$173.21Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Jul 31, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

SPOT

Spotify Technology S.A.

$103.91B

$505.33Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Jul 31, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

Total return — LYV vs SPOT

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 8y

LYV +323.8%SPOT +250.7%LYV compounded faster

LYV SPOT

LYV vs SPOT: by the numbers

•SPOT is the larger company ($103.91B vs $40.31B market cap).
•SPOT converts more revenue to profit (15.43% vs 0.51% net margin).
•LYV grew revenue faster over the past five years (82.79% vs 16.40% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LYV	SPOT
P/E ratio	N/A	41.63
Forward P/E	N/A	41.44
P/S ratio	1.71	5.33
P/B ratio	544.09	11.81
PEG ratio	N/A	0.51
EV / EBITDA	18.77	35.45
FCF yield	3.13%	3.41%

Profitability

Metric	LYV	SPOT
Gross margin	23.01%	32.31%
Operating margin	5.45%	13.70%
Net margin	0.51%	15.43%
ROE	163.61%	34.17%
ROIC	7.87%	21.05%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LYV	SPOT
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	82.79%	16.40%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	13.01%	N/A
FCF CAGR (5Y)	33.02%	66.97%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	18.40%	17.98%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, LYV or SPOT?: Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 82.79% CAGR versus SPOT at 16.40%.
Is LYV or SPOT more profitable?: SPOT runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.51% versus SPOT at 15.43%.
How have LYV and SPOT total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, LYV delivered 20.94% and SPOT delivered 17.98% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

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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 July 30, 2026.