Roth Capital Lowers its Price Target on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) to $174 and Maintains a Buy Rating

Jeff Lewis

Wed, February 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM GMT+9 2 min read

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) is among the 11 Best Entertainment Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street.

Roth Capital Lowers its Price Target on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) to $174 and Maintains a Buy Rating

On February 12, 2026, Roth Capital lowered its price target on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) to $174 from $176 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm said capital has been flowing into businesses viewed as resistant to AI disruption, such as live events, and noted that reduced concerns around a worst-case outcome in the DOJ antitrust lawsuit have helped renew investor interest. Roth added that sustained momentum will depend on management guiding to double-digit operating income growth in 2026.

On February 3, 2026, Live Nation announced an agreement to acquire ForumNet Group from Bastogi S.p.A., with the transaction expected to close in April 2026, subject to customary conditions. The deal centers on Unipol Forum, a major live music and sports arena that hosts approximately 2 million fans annually and has featured global and Italian artists, as well as serving as home to the Armani Olimpia Milano basketball team and a venue for figure and short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Live Nation said it plans to invest in upgrades to enhance the fan experience, improve artist and production facilities, and implement sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The transaction also includes Teatro Repower and the management of the open-air venue Carroponte.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) operates a global live entertainment business through its Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments.

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