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Live Ventures vs Playboy: LIVE and PLBY compared
Live Ventures is the larger company: $109M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $31.7M for Playboy (Q3 2026). Playboy is growing faster (+9% against -3% a year earlier). Playboy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.6% against 4.9%.
Where the money goes: LIVE and PLBY
Live Ventures (LIVE) · Q3 FY26
Live Ventures, Q3 FY26: revenue $109M (-3% year over year), operating margin 4.9%, net loss $1.1M, operating cash flow $7.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Playboy (PLBY) · Q3 2026
Playboy, Q3 2026: revenue $31.7M (+9% year over year), operating margin 12.6%, net earnings $1.7M, operating cash flow $946K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Live Ventures (LIVE) | Playboy (PLBY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $109M | $31.7M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | +9% |
| Gross margin | — | 76.6% |
| Operating margin | 4.9% | 12.6% |
| Net earnings | −$1.1M | $1.7M |
| Net margin | -1.0% | 5.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.6M | $946K |
| Free cash flow | $5.3M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Playboy
- Consumer products: $18.5M (58%)
- Trademark licensing: $12.6M (40%)
- Digital subscriptions and products: $326K (1%)
- Other revenues: $254K (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Live Ventures or Playboy?
Live Ventures is the larger company: $109M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $31.7M for Playboy (Q3 2026).
Is Live Ventures or Playboy growing faster?
Playboy is growing faster (+9% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Live Ventures or Playboy?
Playboy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.6% against 4.9%.
More: Live Ventures earnings · how Live Ventures makes money · Playboy earnings · how Playboy makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.