VZ vs LYV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Verizon Communications Inc. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | VZ | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.54 | $179.46 |
| Market cap | $194.33B | $41.76B |
| P/E ratio | 11.4 | — |
| ROE | 17.20% | 14.93% |
| Profit margin | 12.46% | 0.33% |
| Revenue growth | 2.90% | 12.20% |
| Dividend yield | 6.08% | — |
| Beta | 0.22 | 1.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
VZ vs LYV in plain English
- VZ is the bigger company — about 4.7× the market cap of LYV.
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (17% vs 15%).
- LYV is growing revenue faster (12% vs 3%).
- VZ pays a dividend (6.08%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
LYV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.