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Live Nation Hits New Heights with Record Q3 2025 Earnings
4 Nov
Summary
- Live Nation revenue up 11% in Q3 2025 to $8.5 billion
- Ticket sales forecast to reach 160 million fans in 2025
- International markets driving growth, set to surpass US
According to Live Nation's latest earnings report, the entertainment giant is poised for a landmark year in 2025. In the third quarter of 2025, the company's overall revenue reached $8.5 billion, up 11% from the same period last year and $7 billion in Q2 2025. This marks a significant increase, with Live Nation's CEO Michael Rapino stating that "strong fan demand drove another record quarter."
For the first nine months of 2025, Live Nation's total revenue stood at $18.89 billion, an 8% jump compared to the previous year's $17.5 billion. The company's Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) also saw a 9% rise to $2.17 billion, up from $1.99 billion in 2024.
Ticket sales have been a key driver of Live Nation's success, with the company forecasting 160 million fans for the full year 2025, up from 150 million in 2025. Notably, the growth is being led by international markets, which are projected to surpass the United States for the first time. Rapino highlighted that the company is "continuing to invest in new venues to grow the market, create jobs, and give artists even more ways to reach fans, positioning Live Nation on a clear path for double-digit operating income and AOI growth this year and compounding at this growth level over the next several years."
