Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances
Live Nation Entertainment Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances decreased by 1.5% to $26.02M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from $24.72M to $26.02M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances shows an upward trend with a 4.4% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising amortization suggests a larger portfolio of exclusive ticketing contracts, which may drive future revenue growth but requires significant upfront capital.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the amortization of upfront payments made to secure long-term ticketing contracts that are not recove...
Peer comparison
Specific to ticketing and live event platforms; peers in the ticketing space will report similar contract-related amortization.
operating_amortization_of_nonrecoupable_ticketing_contra_070549Historical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $18.11M | $20.49M | $25.19M | $18.53M | $21.87M | $15.73M | $22.92M | $20.36M | $21.23M | $16.92M | $25.18M | $24.08M | $21.16M | $17M | $26.48M | $24.72M | $20.72M | $16.53M | $26.42M | $26.02M |
| QoQ Change | — | +13.1% | +23.0% | -26.5% | +18.0% | -28.1% | +45.7% | -11.2% | +4.3% | -20.3% | +48.8% | -4.3% | -12.1% | -19.7% | +55.8% | -6.6% | -16.2% | -20.2% | +59.8% | -1.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +20.8% | -23.2% | -9.0% | +9.9% | -2.9% | +7.6% | +9.8% | +18.3% | -0.3% | +0.4% | +5.2% | +2.7% | -2.1% | -2.8% | -0.2% | +5.3% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketing | $22.18M | $22.18M | $22.18M | $22.18M | $22.1M | $22.1M | $22.1M | $22.1M |
| Total | $24.08M | $21.16M | $17M | $26.48M | $24.72M | $20.72M | $16.53M | $26.42M |
Ticketing was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Live Nation Entertainment's amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances?
- Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances of $26.02M in Q1 2026.
- How has Live Nation Entertainment's amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances changed year-over-year?
- Live Nation Entertainment's amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $24.72M to $26.02M.
- What is the long-term trend for Live Nation Entertainment's amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Live Nation Entertainment's amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $74.41M to $88.39M.
- What does amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances mean?
- The non-cash cost of writing off non-refundable payments made to secure long-term ticketing rights.