How did LYV's Q1 2024 EPS outperform forecasts?

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported an EPS of $1.59 for Q1 2024, which outperformed forecasts. This positive surprise of $1.59 reflects LYV's strong financial performance and operational efficiency, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the live entertainment industry. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Revenue Surprise|EPS Surprise|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q1|5.4E8|-0.34|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q2|-2.0E7|-0.03|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q3|-1.19E8|0.06|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q4|1.2E7|1.59|169| |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Total Revenue YoY|Total Revenue|Diluted EPS|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q1|21.49201091005599|3.799529E9|-0.53|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q2|6.974113271066611|6.023416E9|1.03|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q3|-6.174162858267206|7.651087E9|1.66|169| |LYV|LYV.N|Live Nation|2024 Q4|-2.3559978627458698|5.681593E9||169|