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Live Nation Entertainment Inc. said sales surged in the latest quarter, as strong pent-up demand led to higher ticket pricing and on-site spending as live events returned.
The entertainment company behind Ticketmaster and Live Nation Concerts said profit was $46.9 million for the third quarter, swinging from a loss of $528.9 million in the year-earlier period. Earnings were 19 cents a share, compared with a $2.45-a-share loss a year ago.
Revenue climbed to $2.7 billion from $184 million a year earlier, reflecting a period when live events were limited due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. Analysts expected $1.92 billion in revenue, per a FactSet poll.
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said the average amphitheater and major festival prestige grew by the double-digits over last year.
Write to Kimberly Chin at kimberly.chin@wsj.com
