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Live Nation Entertainment vs Six Flags Entertainment: LYV and FUN compared
Live Nation Entertainment is the larger company: $10.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.2B for Six Flags Entertainment (Q3 2026). Live Nation Entertainment is growing faster (+19% against -11% a year earlier). Live Nation Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against -25.6%.
Where the money goes: LYV and FUN
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) · Q3 2026
Live Nation Entertainment, Q3 2026: revenue $10.1B (+19% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $448M, operating cash flow −$658M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) · Q3 2026
Six Flags Entertainment, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (-11% year over year), operating margin -25.6%, net loss $341M, operating cash flow $346M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) | Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $10.1B | $1.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +19% | -11% |
| Operating margin | 8.8% | -25.6% |
| Net earnings | $448M | −$341M |
| Net margin | 4.4% | -29.1% |
| Operating cash flow | −$658M | $346M |
| Free cash flow | — | $254M |
| Market value | $46.5B | $1.0B |
| P/E | 102.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $202.36 | $15.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Six Flags Entertainment
- Admissions: $584M (50%)
- Food, merchandise and games: $394M (34%)
- Accommodations, extra-charge products and other: $196M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Live Nation Entertainment or Six Flags Entertainment?
Live Nation Entertainment is the larger company: $10.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.2B for Six Flags Entertainment (Q3 2026).
Is Live Nation Entertainment or Six Flags Entertainment growing faster?
Live Nation Entertainment is growing faster (+19% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Live Nation Entertainment or Six Flags Entertainment?
Live Nation Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against -25.6%.
More: Live Nation Entertainment earnings · how Live Nation Entertainment makes money · Six Flags Entertainment earnings · how Six Flags Entertainment makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.