Universal Music Group/€UMG

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About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group N.V. (ticker: UMG) is a global leader in the music industry, primarily focused on the development, production, and marketing of recorded music, music publishing, and audiovisual content. Founded in 1934, it operates within the music and entertainment sector, representing a diverse array of artists across numerous genres. The company is renowned for its broad catalog of recordings and songs and has a presence in more than 60 countries, providing a platform for international and local musical talents.

Ticker

€UMG

Sector

Communication Services

Primary listing

AEX

Industry

Entertainment

Employees

9,636

ISIN

NL0015000IY2

UMG Metrics

BasicAdvanced
€49B
23.73
€1.13
0.83
€0.52
1.94%

What the Analysts think about UMG

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Universal Music Group stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Universal Music Group (UMG) reported an 11.8% year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue for 2025, reaching €2.90 billion, driven by strong concert attendance, robust vinyl sales, and increased digital service subscriptions. (Reuters)
UMG anticipates over 10% annual core profit growth through 2028, supported by higher subscription revenue, expanded partnerships, and strong engagement from superfans of artists like Taylor Swift, BTS, and Drake. (Reuters)
Analysts have set an average 12-month price target of €29.39 for UMG, indicating an 8.75% upside potential from the current price, with a consensus 'Buy' rating. (Investing.com)
The European Commission is preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into UMG's proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music, raising concerns about potential regulatory hurdles and market dominance issues. (Financial Times)
HSBC analyst Joseph Thomas maintained a 'Sell' rating on UMG, citing concerns over market share attrition, valuation, and the company's ability to achieve growth targets amid ongoing competitive pressures. (Markets Insider)
Pershing Square's CEO, Bill Ackman, confirmed the sale of a portion of its shares in UMG, reducing its stake from approximately 27% to 17%, which may signal reduced confidence from a major investor. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 28 May 2025.

UMG Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

UMG Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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