VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Boeing Company vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

The Boeing Company

BA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$171.7B
Gross margin (TTM)1.2%
Operating margin (TTM)-10.4%
Net margin (TTM)-12.2%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
61/ 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 61 / 100 for The Boeing Company).
  • Segment focus: The Boeing Company has 3 segments (35.8% in Defense, Space & Security (BDS)); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Boeing Company has 9 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Boeing Company

Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Market

Defense aerospace & space prime contracting (air, space, and mission systems)

Geography

Primarily U.S., with international programs

Customer

U.S. and allied governments; defense agencies

Role

Prime contractor / systems integrator

Revenue share

35.8%

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

The Boeing Company
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
BA - New York Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$171.7B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
1.2%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
-10.4%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
-12.2%
3.7%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Entertainment
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
61 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-23
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term ContractsService Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

The Boeing Company strengths

Regulated Standards PipeCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationGovernment Contracting RelationshipsCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base Consumables

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityTwo Sided NetworkScope Economies

Segment mix

The Boeing Company segments

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Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

Duopoly

34.3%

Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Oligopoly

35.8%

Global Services (BGS)

Competitive

29.9%

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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