Live Nation Entertainment LYV Ticketing — Recognition of deferred revenue

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CSTMRevenue recognized that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period

$12M+9.1%

BWINRevenue recognized that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period

$23.8M-4.4%

MLKNRevenue recognized that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period

$9.4M+141%

MGRevenue recognized that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period

$3.7M+12.1%

CALXRevenue recognized that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period

$11.3M+2.7%

CSTMRevenue deferred to contract liabilities

$12M-7.7%

Questions, answered.

What is Live Nation Entertainment's ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue?

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue of $66.9M in Q1 2026.

How has Live Nation Entertainment's ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue changed year-over-year?

Live Nation Entertainment's ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $65.94M to $66.9M.

What is the long-term trend for Live Nation Entertainment's ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Live Nation Entertainment's ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue has grown at a 47.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.51M to $205.22M.

What does ticketing — recognition of deferred revenue mean?

This metric tracks the timing and volume of revenue recognized from ticket sales that were collected in advance of the actual event date. Because ticketing platforms act as intermediaries, they collect funds from customers before the service is fully performed, creating a liability that is only converted to revenue once the event occurs. This reflects the operational velocity of the ticketing business and the underlying demand for live events.