LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) Stock

LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) is a Consumer Discretionary stock trading at $4.87 (as of 2026-07-24), with a market capitalization of $66.05M. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

LiveOne, Inc. is a digital media company that acquires, distributes, and monetizes audio and video entertainment, including live music, Internet radio, podcasts/vodcasts, and related streaming content. It operates platforms such as LiveXLive, PodcastOne, and Slacker and provides access to live events and music-related programming for consumer and partner audiences.

Understand LiveOne, Inc.: how it makes money

LiveOne operates live music streaming, internet radio, podcasts, and music streaming services (LiveXLive, PodcastOne, and Slacker) and makes money by monetizing audio and video content through memberships and advertising, along with partnerships and streaming of live events.

With gross margin 19% and operating margin -10%, LiveOne’s profit model depends on growing monetization enough to cover ongoing content, production, and distribution costs.

Business quality (Weak): Business quality is rated Weak.

Bull case

  • Gross margin supports leverage: With gross margin 19%, the underlying content monetization can leave room to improve operating profitability if revenue grows or costs are controlled.
  • Multiple monetization pathways: The company combines memberships and advertising (for example through Slacker) with live event streaming, giving it multiple ways to monetize its audio and video audience. With gross margin 19%, better engagement conversion across these channels could help operating results.

Bear case

  • Operating margin remains negative: Operating margin -10% indicates the business is not currently covering operating expenses from gross profit, making profitability a key challenge until operating leverage improves.
Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$4.87
Market Cap$66.05M
Price / Sales0.75
FCF Yield-22.2%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$77.14M
Net Margin-27.2%
Revenue Growth (YoY)-32.6%
EPS Growth (YoY)910.0%
FCF Growth (YoY)-513.9%
Financial Health — source: SEC EDGAR
Altman Z-Score-7.84 (distress)
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Sector P/E (Consumer Discretionary)21.6
Industry P/E (Restaurants, Hotels & Motels)26.0
Smart-Money Activity — SEC Form 4 / 13F / Congressional disclosures
Top Institutional HolderVANGUARD GROUP INC ($2.00M)
Institutional Holders Tracked10
Company
SectorConsumer Discretionary
IndustryRestaurants, Hotels & Motels
CEORobert S. Ellin
Employees140
CountryUS
IPO Date2017-08-18

Related Companies (Business model: Restaurant Operator / Franchisor; 8 closest by market cap; US-domiciled)

  • Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK)
  • RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK)
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (RRGB)
  • Noodles & Company (NDLS)
  • Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. (BDL)
  • The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (STKS)
  • Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR)
  • Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM)
LVO earnings history · LVO institutional & insider holders · LVO KPIs & operating metrics · Congress trades · Insider trades · Short interest · Stock screener

Data as of 2026-07-24.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.