Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. — how do they compare? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.69 (market cap $40.49B), while Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. trades at $185.84 (market cap $42.71B). The key difference: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. are close in size by market cap, and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CMG | LYV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.49B | $42.71B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $44.04 | $186.59 |
52-Week Low | $28.17 | $125.61 |
Enterprise Value | $45.24B | $44.92B |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Read more on CMG →Live Nation is the largest live entertainment firm in the world with over 570 million fans served in 44 countries in 2018 by the company's concert and ticketing platforms. Via either owning, operating, or holding exclusive booking rights, Live Nation controls over 235 venues including the House of Blues, the Hollywood Palladium, and Spark Arena in New Zealand. Live Nation also owns one of the largest ticketing services, Ticketmaster, which sold over 480 million tickets for over 12,000 clients in 2018. The firm's artist management agencies have over 400 clients. This large live entertainment footprint helped Live Nation become one of the largest advertising and sponsorship platforms aimed at music fans. Liberty Media owns 33% of Live Nation, held under its SiriusXM tracking stock.
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