Entertainment & Ticketing / Live Events Technology
Strategic Profile
In 2024, CTS Eventim's revenue was 2.81 billion, an increase of 19.08% compared to the previous year's 2.36 billion, with earnings of 318.87 million, an increase of 16.10%. The company markets event tickets through EVENTIM.Net, inhouse ticketing through EVENTIM.Inhouse, sport ticketing through EVENTIM.Tixx, operates kinoheld software for cinema operators, and the fanSALE platform for ticket resale. Its dual-segment strategy delivers recurring Ticketing revenue while the Live Entertainment segment provides event production and venue operations.
Cyborg Score Rationale
CTS Eventim demonstrates strong market fundamentals with 19% revenue growth in 2024, improved EBITDA margins, and market-leading position in Europe. However, recent 12-month stock underperformance (-24.68%) and integration costs from recent acquisitions (See Tickets, France Billet) create execution risk near term.
Top Insights
CTS Eventim delivered strong Q3 results with both Ticketing and Live Entertainment returning to growth, with Ticketing adjusted EBITDA margin rising over 200 basis points and Live Entertainment margin improving over 100 basis points year-over-year.
Mobile ticketing rollout is accelerating with meaningful increases in penetration expected next year.
Integration costs for See Tickets and France Billet acquisitions were low- to mid-single-digit millions in Q3, expected to be minimal by Q4 and gone by 2026.
The overall consensus recommendation for CTS Eventim AG & Co KGaA is Buy.
Named Competitors
Ticketmaster — Global ticketing and event promotion leader, dominant in North America
StubHub — Secondary ticket marketplace platform
See Tickets — UK ticketing provider acquired by CTS Eventim
France Billet — French ticketing provider acquired by CTS Eventim
Recent Developments
(August 2025) Expands product & tech leadership; appointed Karel Dörner as Chief Technology Officer
(August 2025) Named Official Ticketing Partner for European Athletics Championships 2026 in Birmingham
(June 2025) Launches Media House with Dr Marc Schumacher taking over development and management
(November 2024) Revenue breaks through EUR 2 billion barrier for first time in nine-month period
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