LYV · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Operating Cash Flow Trends

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. · 2026-11-05 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56 · In source text

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $2.100 billion, up from $1.449 billion in the prior-year period, an increase of $651.4 million. The increase primarily reflected timing changes in operating assets and liabilities related to event sales, payments, and receipts. The improvement was partially offset by lower net income, which included a $450 million reserve during 2026. Cash used in investing activities increased to $1.498 billion from $832.8 million, while financing activities provided $780.2 million compared with $322.8 million used in the prior-year period.

Key facts

• Live Nation’s cash provided by operating activities increased $651.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, versus the prior-year period, primarily due to timing-related changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by decreased net income that included a $450 million reserve. source
• Live Nation’s cash used in investing activities increased $665.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 versus the prior-year period, primarily due to increased acquisitions and purchases of property, plant and equipment for revenue-generating capital expenditures. source

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