VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Coca-Cola Company vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

The Coca-Cola Company

KO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$292.4B
Gross margin (TTM)61.6%
Operating margin (TTM)30.7%
Net margin (TTM)27.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
79/ 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 79 / 100 for The Coca-Cola Company).
  • Segment focus: The Coca-Cola Company has 6 segments (39.6% in North America); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Moat breadth: The Coca-Cola Company has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Coca-Cola Company

North America

Market

Nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages

Geography

North America (primarily United States and Canada)

Customer

Retailers, foodservice, and consumers

Role

Brand owner and concentrate/syrup producer; system marketing leadership

Revenue share

39.6%

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 Coca-Cola Company
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
KO - New York Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$292.4B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
61.6%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
30.7%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
27.3%
3.7%
Sector
Consumer
Communication Services
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Entertainment
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
North America
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
79 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term ContractsScope EconomiesService Field Network

The Coca-Cola Company strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlIP Choke PointOperational Excellence

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

The Coca-Cola Company segments

Full profile >

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Oligopoly

15.8%

Latin America

Oligopoly

13.7%

North America

Oligopoly

39.6%

Asia Pacific

Oligopoly

10.8%

Global Ventures

Competitive

6.6%

Bottling Investments

Competitive

13.2%

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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