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LYV Gross Margin Analysis

25.3%

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin of 25.3% means the company keeps $0.253 of every sales dollar after covering the direct costs of producing its service, before other expenses.

Sector Performance

18th percentile

LYV

25.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

34.7%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin of 25.3% means the company keeps $0.253 of every sales dollar after covering the direct costs of producing its service, before other expenses.

That figure sits well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing LYV in the 18th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -27.1%, with the metric falling from 34.7% to 25.3% in the most recent period. A margin at this low level, combined with a sharp one-quarter drop, signals that cost control or pricing power may be weakening. This combination raises the risk of thinner profits and higher earnings volatility, especially if the decline continues. Therefore, this metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about LYV?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are LYV's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.