Shares of Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) tumbled 5.56% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the release of the company's third-quarter earnings report, which fell short of analyst expectations.

The live entertainment giant reported Q3 revenue of $8.5 billion, representing an 11% year-over-year increase. However, this figure missed the consensus estimate of $8.56 billion from 19 analysts. The company's earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.73, significantly below the FactSet estimate of $1.32.

Despite the earnings miss, Live Nation highlighted some positive aspects of its performance. Adjusted operating income rose 14% to $1.03 billion, driven by strong fan demand. The company also reported a record stadium show count, up 60% globally, which boosted its concert segment. Looking ahead, Live Nation expressed optimism, anticipating double-digit growth in its 2026 large venue show pipeline and ticket sales.

The after-hours plunge reflects investor disappointment with the earnings miss, particularly in revenue and EPS. While Live Nation continues to benefit from robust fan demand and a strong event pipeline, the market's reaction suggests concerns about the company's ability to meet high growth expectations in the competitive live entertainment industry.