Vivid Seats Inc.

Vivid Seats Inc.

SEAT·NASDAQ

$8.72

-7.4%
Communication ServicesInternet Content & Information

Vivid Seats Inc. operates as an online secondary marketplace for tickets in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Marketplace and Resale. The Marketplace segment acts as an intermediary between event ticket buyers and sellers; processes ticket sales on its website and mobile applications through its distribution partners; and sells tickets for live sports, concerts, and theater shows, and other live events. This segment offers Skybox, a proprietary enterprise resource planning tool that helps ticket sellers manage ticket inventories, adjust pricing, and fulfill orders across multiple ticket resale marketplaces. The Resale segment acquires tickets to resell on secondary ticket marketplaces; and provides internal research and development support for Skybox and to deliver seller software and tools. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$72.33M
EPS-59.2000
P/E Ratio-0.15
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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Vivid Seats Inc. Street Expectations Map

SEAT · NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that SEAT stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 8.08, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.65 to a high of 10.00.

Lowest Target
5.65
-35.21%
Consensus Target
8.08
-7.34%
Highest Target
10.00
14.68%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 8.08, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.65 to a high of 10.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-7.3%

Downside risk. Current price above analyst targets indicates potential overvaluation. Exercise caution and review catalysts.

Analyst Agreement

53.8% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.42x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest Revenue
570.78M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
505.14M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
495.18M - 516.55M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-11.5%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest Net Income
-429.30M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-43.21M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-51.21M - -35.20M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+89.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread37%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest EPS
-59.20
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-4.26
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-4.91 - $-3.38
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+92.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread36%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest EBIT
-41.79M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-60.30M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-61.66M - -59.11M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-44.3%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest EBITDA
9.11M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-49.57M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-50.69M - -48.59M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-644.0%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

SEAT · NASDAQ
Latest SG&A Expense
404.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
320.20M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
313.88M - 327.43M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-20.8%

Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverage—sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Vivid Seats Inc. Insider Positioning

SEAT · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $53K worth of SEAT shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

257

1.34K

Net Activity

-1K

-$1K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

34

247.00

Net Activity

-247

-$247

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.3K

18.35K

Net Activity

-18K

-$18K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

16.7K

33.56K

Net Activity

-34K

-$34K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
LS

Langenbacher Stefano

Officer: Chief Technology Officer

16.8K shares•2 transactions

$43K

2
EET

Epstein Emily T

Officer: General Counsel

608 shares•3 transactions

$7K

3
AA

Arnett Austin

Officer: General Counsel

291 shares•4 transactions

$2K

4
PE

Pickus Edward

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

554 shares•2 transactions

$1K

5
BR

Bakal Riva

Officer: Chief Supply/Customer Officer

87 shares•1 transactions

$959

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $53K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.