Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Live Nation Entertainment Cash & Equivalents increased by 27.9% to $9.09B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.8%, from $7.17B to $9.09B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 22.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.

Detailed definition

Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...

Peer comparison

Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.05B$4.63B$4.89B$5.88B$5.87B$4.96B$5.62B$7.00B$7.14B$5.96B$6.24B$6.51B$6.41B$5.50B$6.11B$7.17B$7.07B$6.76B$7.11B$9.09B
QoQ Change+14.5%+5.5%+20.2%-0.2%-15.5%+13.4%+24.5%+2.0%-16.6%+4.8%+4.3%-1.5%-14.2%+11.0%+17.4%-1.4%-4.3%+5.1%+27.9%
YoY Change+44.9%+7.0%+15.0%+19.1%+21.7%+20.2%+11.0%-7.0%-10.2%-7.6%-2.1%+10.1%+10.3%+22.9%+16.4%+26.8%
Range$4.05B$9.09B
CAGR+18.6%
Avg YoY Growth+12.4%
Median YoY Growth+13.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Nation Entertainment's cash & equivalents?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported cash & equivalents of $9.09B in Q1 2026.
How has Live Nation Entertainment's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Live Nation Entertainment's cash & equivalents increased by 26.8% year-over-year, from $7.17B to $9.09B.
What is the long-term trend for Live Nation Entertainment's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Live Nation Entertainment's cash & equivalents has grown at a 22.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.55B to $7.11B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.