Royal Bank Of Canada Has Lowered Expectations for Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:SEAT) Stock Price

Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:SEAT) had its price objective lowered by equities research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $12.00 to $8.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 48.15% from the company’s current price.

SEAT has been the topic of several other research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $7.00 price target on shares of Vivid Seats in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $10.00 price objective on Vivid Seats in a research report on Friday. Benchmark reduced their price objective on Vivid Seats from $18.00 to $10.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Bank of America restated an “underperform” rating and issued a $5.65 target price on shares of Vivid Seats in a report on Thursday. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $7.00 target price on Vivid Seats and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.27.

Vivid Seats Price Performance

Vivid Seats stock traded down $0.25 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $5.40. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 78,592 shares, compared to its average volume of 116,828. Vivid Seats has a 12 month low of $5.06 and a 12 month high of $62.40. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The company has a market capitalization of $57.94 million, a PE ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.95. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $6.72 and its 200-day moving average price is $9.94.

Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:SEAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported ($10.39) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.81) by ($8.58). Vivid Seats had a negative net margin of 24.08% and a positive return on equity of 4.50%. The business had revenue of $126.81 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $137.18 million. Analysts anticipate that Vivid Seats will post 0.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Deutsche Bank AG boosted its position in Vivid Seats by 270.0% during the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 10,774 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 7,862 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of Vivid Seats by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 297,688 shares of the company’s stock valued at $503,000 after purchasing an additional 7,940 shares during the period. Jain Global LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vivid Seats in the fourth quarter worth approximately $97,000. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vivid Seats during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its position in Vivid Seats by 44.0% during the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 51,842 shares of the company’s stock valued at $374,000 after purchasing an additional 15,848 shares in the last quarter. 39.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Vivid Seats News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vivid Seats this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Craig Hallum upgraded SEAT from “hold” to “buy” with a $15 price target, signaling analyst conviction that the company can recover and offering sizeable upside from current levels. Craig Hallum Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Vivid Seats issued 2026 guidance targeting adjusted EBITDA of $30–$40M and Q1 marketplace GOV of $570M–$620M — management frames this as evidence the cost reductions and app improvements are starting to stabilize the business. Press Release / Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional activity: several large investors (notably GTCR) added material stakes in Q4 2025, which can support the stock if insiders/active funds stay committed. QuiverQuant Institutional Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: On an adjusted basis Vivid Seats reported EPS that beat the consensus on MarketBeat’s summary, and management hosted a webcast/slide deck to walk through results — helpful context but mixed when layered with GAAP items. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Q4/FY‑2025 results show steep declines: Q4 marketplace GOV down ~42% y/y, revenues down 37% y/y, and a large net loss driven by a $402M Q4 impairment (FY net loss ~$721M). These operating and balance‑sheet hits are the primary negative catalyst. Q4 & Full Year Results
• Negative Sentiment: Benchmark cut its price target from $18 to $10 (while keeping a “buy” rating), which reduces near‑term analyst upside expectations and may temper enthusiasm. Benchmark PT Lowered
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/app‑store risks were highlighted as a rising disclosure risk that could squeeze margins or slow growth if mobile marketplace rules change. App Store / Regulation Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript coverage emphasizes the GAAP EPS hit (large non‑cash items) and continuing revenue pressure — items that can weigh on investor sentiment despite optimistic guidance. Earnings Call Transcript

About Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats, traded on NASDAQ under the ticker SEAT, operates an online ticket marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of live event tickets. The company specializes in facilitating purchases for sports games, concerts, theater productions and other entertainment experiences. Through its digital platform and mobile application, Vivid Seats offers real-time access to available tickets, transparent pricing and a 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures ticket authenticity and timely delivery.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Vivid Seats has grown from a regional reseller into one of North America’s leading ticket marketplaces.