VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$125.2B
Gross margin (TTM)38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.4%
Net margin (TTM)14.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
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 Eaton Corporation plc).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

46%

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

Eaton Corporation plc
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$125.2B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
38.1%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.4%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
14.7%
3.7%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Entertainment
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope EconomiesLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlDesign In QualificationCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base Consumables

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

46%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

25.1%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15%

Vehicle

Competitive

11.2%

eMobility

Competitive

2.7%

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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