Liveone Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has announced a strategic partnership with Synervoz Communications to develop voice AI solutions and expand B2B initiatives. The collaboration leverages Synervoz's Switchboard platform, which claims to accelerate voice and audio development cycles by 10x.

The partnership aims to target over 70 B2B opportunities across various sectors including automotive and retail. The collaboration focuses on creating new products for voice integration in native devices and operating systems, enhancing audio interactivity through features like voice search, social listening, and shared podcast experiences.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), a music, entertainment, and technology platform, has scheduled a conference call for July 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss their Q4 Fiscal 2025 and full Fiscal Year 2025 results ended March 31, 2025.

The call will include discussions on record earnings, B2B updates, Tesla conversion, and substantial ad growth. Investors can access the call via webcast or by dialing (800) 715-9871 (US) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (International) using conference code 2617394.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) announced its Q4 and fiscal year 2025 results, with its Audio Division achieving record performance. The Audio Division (Slacker Radio and PodcastOne) reported FY2025 revenue of $108.9M, exceeding guidance by $2.9M, and record Adjusted EBITDA of $18.2M, beating guidance by 51% ($6.2M). Consolidated revenue reached $114.4M, surpassing guidance by $2.4M. However, Q4 FY2025 showed revenue decline to $19.3M from $30.9M year-over-year, with operating loss increasing to $8.2M from $1.2M. Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $1.6M, down from $2.8M in Q4 FY2024. The company implemented cost-reduction initiatives to improve profitability and strengthen market position. Capital expenditures for Q4 totaled $3.1M, primarily for software development.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has announced a partnership with BKFC Ice Wars to stream their upcoming 'Battle of the Border' USA vs. Canada event across 200+ countries. The event, scheduled for June 18, 2025, will feature ten head-to-head bouts between twenty elite fighters from the US and Canada in 'The Ice Box,' a 900-square foot ice enclosure. The livestream will be available on LiveOne's platform, which reaches over 200 million viewers and generates more than 5 billion fan engagements across 220 countries. This marks BKFC Ice Wars' first televised event under their new banner, with LiveOne serving as the livestream distribution partner.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has appointed Steve Lehman as Vice Chairman, bringing significant leadership experience to the creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform. Lehman's extensive background includes serving as Chairman and CEO of both NASDAQ and NYSE companies, notably Premiere Radio Networks, which became the largest radio network in the U.S. before being acquired by iHeartMedia. His experience spans board positions with notable companies including Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF, DocuSign, and the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy. In his new role, Lehman will focus on leading M&A efforts and expanding LiveOne's strategic initiatives in live and video platforms.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) and its subsidiary PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) have appointed Steve McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, as Chief Advisor to CEO Rob Ellin. McClurg brings extensive expertise in cryptocurrency, blockchain, DeFi, and tokenization, having previously sold Valkyrie to CoinShares. His appointment aims to guide LiveOne's strategic growth, focusing on digital asset innovation, podcast asset monetization, and institutional market integration. McClurg's background includes advising on blockchain initiatives, asset-backed token projects, and structuring tokenized investment vehicles. The move signals LiveOne's intention to expand into digital markets under McClurg's guidance.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has announced it will release its fiscal year 2025 financial results and host an investor webcast on June 18, 2025. The company reaffirmed its FY25 guidance with expected audio revenue exceeding $108M and Adjusted EBITDA over $16M. In a significant operational shift, LiveOne is implementing AI technology to launch 25+ new radio stations and hosts, while reducing Slacker's workforce by one-third, resulting in $1.3M in cost savings. The company emphasizes maintaining its human-centered approach to content curation and programming while leveraging AI for scalability and personalization.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has secured a $27.775 million senior secured convertible notes financing, with an initial draw of $16.775 million on May 19, 2025. The notes are convertible at $2.10 per share, with potential for an additional $11 million subject to financial performance conditions. The company has already utilized proceeds to pay off its East West Bank loan and certain short-term payables.

Key financial improvements include raising subscription pricing from $3 to $5 since January 2025, extending $5M of short-term payables to long-term debt, and strengthening the balance sheet. Strategic initiatives include expanding to 75 B2B partnerships, converting Tesla subscribers, pursuing M&A opportunities, and leveraging AI for monetizing their 60M database. The company currently maintains 1.5M subscribers and ad-supported users.

LiveOne's (NASDAQ: LVO) subsidiary Splitmind has achieved significant recognition through its production contributions, leading to 15 combined BET and AMA nominations for artists SZA and GloRilla. The company's production work includes SZA's "Chill Baby," co-produced by Splitmind's Calvin Dickinson and Lil Yachty, and GloRilla's "Glo's Prayer" co-produced by Steven Schaefferr. Notably, SZA's "SOS" album has achieved 6x Platinum status, selling over 6 million units and generating more than 100 million streams on Billboard-topping singles, contributing to significant recurring revenues.