Morgan Stanley Rates Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) buy

Morgan Stanley maintains its buy rating on Live Nation with a $200 target price, a 13.73% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 13, 2026, 2:07 AM EDT · Updated Jun 16, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT

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Morgan Stanley rated Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($LYV) "buy" with a $200 price target on June 10, 2026.

Since the rating, $LYV is up 2.4% after 1 week, up 7.3% after 1 month and up 1.8% to date (from the $167.50 close on Jun 10, 2026).

LYV Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$170.51 +17.34% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Morgan Stanley analyst Cameron Mansson-Perrone reiterated a buy rating for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) with a price target of $200 on June 10, 2026.
Morgan Stanley's $200 price target implies 13.73% upside from Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s ($LYV) current $175.85 share price.
Live Nation's stock traded near $172.51, with a market cap of about $40.1 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 78.1.
Insider buying activity was reported on June 11, 2026, with several insiders acquiring shares, while Morgan Stanley and other analysts maintain positive ratings.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Cameron Mansson-Perrone reiterated a buy rating for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on June 10, 2026. The firm set a price target of $200, suggesting confidence in the company's future prospects.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 10, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its buy rating for Live Nation with a price target of $200. Other analysts also hold positive views: Guggenheim and Wells Fargo both maintained buy ratings with targets of $197 and $199 respectively in early May. Guggenheim earlier set a $192 target in April, while Wells Fargo aimed for $203. This consensus reflects a strong buy recommendation with a mean target price of $185.43 from 23 analysts.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Stock Up 5.2%

Shares of NYSE:LYV traded near $172.51. The company sports a market cap of approximately $40.1 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 78.1, indicating high investor expectations for future earnings. Live Nation has a beta of 1.124, suggesting moderate volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range spans from $125.34 to $175.25, with a 50-day moving average of $162.44 and a 200-day moving average of $153.53. However, its current and quick ratios of 0.885 and 0.716, respectively, along with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 738.27, suggest a leveraged financial position.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $200 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

On June 11, 2026, several insiders at Live Nation purchased shares. Carl Vogel, Randall Thomas Mays, Chad Hollingsworth, Jeffrey Hinson, Latriece Watkins, and Ping Fu each acquired 1,207 shares. These transactions were not part of a pre-planned trading program.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is a global leader in live entertainment, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The company operates through three main segments: Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising. It promotes live music events, manages ticketing operations via platforms like Ticketmaster, and develops sponsorship programs. Led by CEO Michael Rapino, Live Nation employs approximately 17,700 people.

Bottom Line

Morgan Stanley's reaffirmation of its buy rating for Live Nation with a $200 target is a positive signal for investors. The company's stock performance, analyst consensus, and recent insider buying activity highlight ongoing interest in its growth potential. As with all 13F filings and analyst ratings, these are backward-looking indicators and should be considered as part of a broader investment analysis.