Live Nation reported stronger-than-expected revenue and robust concert attendance last year, but a monopoly lawsuit in the US still looms over the entertainment giant.
The firm's financial results, released on Thursday, showed revenue in 2025 rose to $25.2bn (£18.7bn), up 9% from the previous year, while operating profit jumped by more than 50% to $1.3bn.
In a sign of demand for live music events, Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, said 159 million fans attended its concerts last year, up from 151 million the year before.
But the bumper results come against a backdrop of a legal battle: The firm has been accused of using illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly over the live music industry.
On a call with analysts, Live Nation executives touted sustained momentum in ticket sales so far this year. They pointed to record sales for upcoming tours by artists including Harry Styles and Bruno Mars.
