Live Nation Entertainment (LTS:0JVD) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 232 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0JVD Live Nation Entertainment Inc LTS:0JVD
82 GF Score
Price $171.68
GF Value $137.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Live Nation Entertainment Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Live Nation Entertainment LTS:0JVD +0.21% 82 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 232 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JVD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $137.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Live Nation Entertainment's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 232 Mil.


Live Nation Entertainment  (LTS:0JVD) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


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Live Nation Entertainment Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Live Nation Entertainment Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data
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Live Nation Entertainment Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 232 Mil mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (LTS:0JVD) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 232 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 232 Mil. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to FOXA and FWONA?
Live Nation Entertainment's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 232 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. Live Nation Entertainment's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 232 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Nation Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment (LTS:0JVD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $137.11, compared to a current price of $171.68 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 232 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (LTS:0JVD), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 232 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Live Nation Entertainment (LTS:0JVD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $171.68 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $137.11. GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JVD:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 232 Mil
  • GF Value™: $137.11 vs. price of $171.68 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Live Nation Entertainment Business Description

Address 9348 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 90210
Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 51 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally and it owned, operated, or had exclusive booking rights to more than 400 venues worldwide at the end of 2025, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2025, Live Nation promoted nearly 55,000 events, drawing roughly 160 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling nearly 650 million tickets in 2025.
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