Operating Expenses

SG&A

Live Nation Entertainment SG&A decreased by 26.1% to $961.52M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.4%, from $778.92M to $961.52M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 23.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

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$328.89M$446.93M$656.15M$570.18M$672.21M$805.91M$907.58M$690.32M$868.60M$974.15M$983.91M$981.56M$926.22M$1.01B$1.13B$778.92M$1.00B$1.01B$1.30B$961.52M
QoQ Change+35.9%+46.8%-13.1%+17.9%+19.9%+12.6%-23.9%+25.8%+12.2%+1.0%-0.2%-5.6%+8.6%+12.4%-31.1%+28.8%+0.5%+29.1%-26.1%
YoY Change+104.4%+80.3%+38.3%+21.1%+29.2%+20.9%+8.4%+42.2%+6.6%+3.2%+14.9%-20.6%+8.3%+0.3%+15.1%+23.4%
Range$328.89M$1.30B
CAGR+25.3%
Avg YoY Growth+24.8%
Median YoY Growth+18.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Nation Entertainment's sg&a?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported sg&a of $961.52M in Q1 2026.
How has Live Nation Entertainment's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Live Nation Entertainment's sg&a increased by 23.4% year-over-year, from $778.92M to $961.52M.
What is the long-term trend for Live Nation Entertainment's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Live Nation Entertainment's sg&a has grown at a 23.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.75B to $4.09B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.