LiveOne Inc
NASDAQ:LVO
LiveOne Inc
LiveOne, Inc. is a digital media company, which engages in the acquisition, distribution, and monetization of live music, Internet radio, podcasting, and music-related streaming and video content. The company is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and currently employs 209 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2018-02-22. The Company’s platform provides livestream and on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop culture. Its brands include PodcastOne, SlackerOne, ReactOne, PersonalizedMerchOne and StudioOne. Its StudioOne provides subscription and advertising streaming music service. Its ReactOne produces original music-related content, including live music festivals, concerts and events. Its PersonalizedMerchOne operates as retailer of personalized merchandise and gifts. Its PodcastOne operates a podcasting platform.
LiveOne, Inc. is a digital media company, which engages in the acquisition, distribution, and monetization of live music, Internet radio, podcasting, and music-related streaming and video content. The company is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and currently employs 209 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2018-02-22. The Company’s platform provides livestream and on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop culture. Its brands include PodcastOne, SlackerOne, ReactOne, PersonalizedMerchOne and StudioOne. Its StudioOne provides subscription and advertising streaming music service. Its ReactOne produces original music-related content, including live music festivals, concerts and events. Its PersonalizedMerchOne operates as retailer of personalized merchandise and gifts. Its PodcastOne operates a podcasting platform.
Revenue Growth: LiveOne reported $20.3 million in Q3 revenue and $58 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Management introduced full-year revenue guidance of $85 million to $95 million for fiscal 2027.
Cost Reduction: Operating expenses dropped by over 52% year-over-year after significant restructuring and staff reductions (from 350 to 88 employees), largely enabled by AI.
EBITDA Inflection: Adjusted EBITDA expanded considerably, with Q3 Audio Division adjusted EBITDA at $2.6 million and consolidated Q3 adjusted EBITDA at $1.6 million.
Strengthened Balance Sheet: The company paid off over $2.5 million in debt and emphasized increased capital flexibility.
B2B Pipeline Expansion: The B2B enterprise pipeline is at a record high, up 30% in 120 days, with three major Fortune 500 partnerships launching and over 100 active enterprise opportunities.
Guidance and Outlook: Fiscal 2027 guidance is described as very conservative, with additional upside possible from signed but not-yet-ramped B2B deals.
Share Buyback: Approximately $6 million remains authorized for share repurchases, reflecting management's belief that the stock is materially undervalued.
Leadership Change: Plans are underway to appoint a new President, enabling CEO Rob Ellin to focus on B2B partnerships, M&A, and AI initiatives.
