Live event supply and demand volatility
Revenue depends on the number, popularity, and timing of events and tours.
- Scope
- Large-scale sports seasons and major concert tours
- Materiality
- high
StubHub Holdings, Inc. operates a global secondary ticketing marketplace for live events under the StubHub and viagogo brands. The platform connects buyers and sellers of tickets across sports, concerts, theater, festivals, comedy, and other live experiences, with operations spanning more than 200 countries and territories.
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−1,4 %
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1.03
| % | |
|---|---|
| Secondary ticket marketplace | 80% Marketplace transactions that facilitate resale of live event tickets between buyers and sellers. |
| Buyer fees and service charges | 10% Fees charged to buyers for transaction processing, platform access, and customer support. |
| Seller fees and listing services | 7% Fees and tools charged to sellers for listing, pricing, and inventory management. |
| Shipping and delivery services | 3% Revenue from shipping fees and related ticket delivery services. |
StubHub serves fans who want access to live events and sellers who need a marketplace to reach those fans and price...
Consumers buying tickets for live events because the marketplace offers inventory, convenience, and trust.
Individuals and professional sellers listing tickets to reach a broad audience and optimize pricing.
Frequent users who purchase multiple times and support efficient customer acquisition economics.
Event owners and issuers that may list tickets directly on the platform in the future.
StubHub operates globally and states that it serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, with payments...
The company is focused on expanding its marketplace depth and liquidity by attracting more buyers, more sellers, and...
Buyer traffic drives marketplace liquidity and transaction volume.
More inventory improves selection, pricing, and marketplace depth.
Direct issuance could widen the addressable market beyond resale.
Technology supports trust, transaction completion, and global scale.
StubHub depends on the continued popularity and occurrence of live events, so cancellations, weaker touring schedules,...
Revenue depends on the number, popularity, and timing of events and tours.
The marketplace only works if both sides continue to use the platform.
Exclusive license terms limit use of the StubHub brand and platform IP in many jurisdictions.
The platform depends on reliable systems to process, secure, and fulfill transactions.
Alternative marketplaces compete for both inventory and buyer traffic.
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: 29.4.2026