Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 60 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $2.89 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $2.89 Billion) cover 60 days of daily cash needs of $48.12 Million/day.
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Live Nation Entertainment Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Live Nation Entertainment Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 60 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.89 Billion can fund 60 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Live Nation Entertainment Inc (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Live Nation Entertainment Inc from 2003 to 2025, covering 23 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 304 days | $9.18 Billion | $30.22 Million/day | $7.09 Billion | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2024 | 306 days | $7.84 Billion | $25.64 Million/day | $6.10 Billion | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2023 | 306 days | $8.34 Billion | $27.29 Million/day | $6.23 Billion | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2022 | 311 days | $7.07 Billion | $22.75 Million/day | $5.61 Billion | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2021 | 317 days | $5.95 Billion | $18.78 Million/day | $4.88 Billion | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2020 | 291 days | $3.02 Billion | $10.40 Million/day | $2.54 Billion | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2019 | 311 days | $3.50 Billion | $11.25 Million/day | $2.47 Billion | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2018 | 313 days | $3.22 Billion | $10.27 Million/day | $2.37 Billion | $- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2017 | 261 days | $2.56 Billion | $9.80 Million/day | $1.83 Billion | $6.63 Million | ▼ -50 days |
| 2016 | 311 days | $2.10 Billion | $6.74 Million/day | $1.53 Billion | $2.98 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2015 | 305 days | $1.76 Billion | $5.76 Million/day | $1.30 Billion | $1.74 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2014 | 327 days | $1.80 Billion | $5.51 Million/day | $1.38 Billion | $1.87 Million | ▲ +42 days |
| 2013 | 285 days | $1.76 Billion | $6.18 Million/day | $1.30 Billion | $23.33 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2012 | 295 days | $1.43 Billion | $4.84 Million/day | $1.00 Billion | $11.50 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2011 | 304 days | $1.24 Billion | $4.09 Million/day | $844.25 Million | $10.40 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 2010 | 305 days | $1.23 Billion | $4.04 Million/day | $892.76 Million | $7.81 Million | ▲ +101 days |
| 2009 | 204 days | $419.99 Million | $2.06 Million/day | $236.96 Million | $6.85 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2008 | 201 days | $424.24 Million | $2.11 Million/day | $199.66 Million | $7.29 Million | ▼ -47 days |
| 2007 | 248 days | $615.39 Million | $2.48 Million/day | $338.99 Million | $12.09 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2006 | 265 days | $562.65 Million | $2.12 Million/day | $313.88 Million | $- | ▼ -44 days |
| 2005 | 309 days | $593.92 Million | $1.92 Million/day | $403.72 Million | $- | ▲ +90 days |
| 2004 | 219 days | $347.00 Million | $1.59 Million/day | $179.14 Million | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2003 | 198 days | $296.75 Million | $1.50 Million/day | $116.36 Million | $- | — |