VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Analog Devices, Inc. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADI · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$137.1B
Gross margin (TTM)59.8%
Operating margin (TTM)26.6%
Net margin (TTM)20.6%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
59/ 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 59 / 100 for Analog Devices, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Analog Devices, Inc.

Industrial

Market

Industrial analog, mixed-signal, RF and power management semiconductors

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (OEMs/ODMs, industrial equipment, test & measurement, aerospace/defense)

Role

Semiconductor IC supplier

Revenue share

44.7%

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

Analog Devices, Inc.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ADI - Nasdaq Global Select Market
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$137.1B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
59.8%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
26.6%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
20.6%
3.7%
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Semiconductors
Entertainment
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Industrial
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope EconomiesData Workflow Lockin

Analog Devices, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationCapex Knowhow ScaleBrand Trust

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkLong Term ContractsTwo Sided Network

Segment mix

Analog Devices, Inc. segments

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Industrial

Oligopoly

44.7%

Automotive

Oligopoly

29.8%

Communications

Oligopoly

12.5%

Consumer

Competitive

13%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

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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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