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 | $46.98 | $185.33 |
| Market cap | $195.19B | $43.17B |
| P/E ratio | 12.3 | — |
| ROE | 15.84% | 17.68% |
| Profit margin | 11.64% | 0.51% |
| Revenue growth | -0.70% | 9.40% |
| Dividend yield | 5.99% | — |
| Beta | 0.23 | 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 4.5× the market cap of LYV.
- LYV earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 16%).
- LYV is growing revenue faster (9% vs -1%).
- VZ pays a dividend (5.99%) 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.