VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Accenture plc vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Accenture plc

ACN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$164.5B
Gross margin (TTM)31.9%
Operating margin (TTM)14.8%
Net margin (TTM)10.8%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
66/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)3.7%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
84/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Accenture plc).
  • Segment focus: Accenture plc has 2 segments (50.4% in Consulting); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Accenture plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Accenture plc

Consulting

Market

Enterprise consulting (strategy, management, technology consulting and technology integration consulting)

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprises and public sector organizations

Role

Advisor and systems integrator / implementation partner

Revenue share

50.4%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Concerts

Market

Live music concert promotion, festival production, and music venue operations

Geography

Global

Customer

Artists/agents (supply) and fans (end-users); venues and festivals; corporate partners

Role

Promoter + venue operator

Revenue share

82.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Accenture plc
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ACN - New York Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$164.5B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
31.9%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.8%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
10.8%
3.7%
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Information Technology Services
Entertainment
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Consulting
Concerts
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
n/a
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkLong Term Contracts

Accenture plc strengths

Brand TrustProcurement InertiaSuite BundlingSwitching Costs GeneralEcosystem Complements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinScope Economies

Segment mix

Accenture plc segments

Full profile >

Consulting

Competitive

50.4%

Managed Services

Oligopoly

49.6%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Concerts

Oligopoly

82.2%

Ticketing

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

Sponsorship & Advertising

Competitive

5.2%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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