Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. vs Norfolk Southern Corporation — how do they compare? Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. trades at $185.84 (market cap $42.71B), while Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $334 (market cap $75.15B). The key difference: Norfolk Southern Corporation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Norfolk Southern Corporation pays a 1.61% dividend while Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYV | NSC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.71B | $75.15B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $186.59 | $350.66 |
52-Week Low | $125.61 | $272.35 |
Enterprise Value | $44.92B | $90.70B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.61% |
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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.
Read more on LYV →Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company operating one of the largest freight rail networks in the eastern United States. The company transports a diverse range of commodities, including coal, intermodal containers, and various industrial products. NSC is a critical link in the nation's supply chain, providing efficient, long-haul transportation services to and from ports and industrial centers.
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