Universal Music Group/€UMG
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About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a prominent player in the music entertainment industry, specializing in music production, publishing, and licensing. The company manages an extensive catalog of recordings and songs across various genres, working with a wide array of artists globally. Originating from the merger of several historic music companies, it holds a rich legacy in the industry. Headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, Universal Music Group operates internationally, leveraging its extensive reach to sustain its global presence. Its unique strategic advantage lies in its comprehensive portfolio of artists and its ability to adapt to digital advancements in music consumption.
- Ticker
- €UMG
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Primary listing
- AEX
- Employees
- 9,636
- Headquarters
- Hilversum, Netherlands
- Website
- www.universalmusic.com
UMG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€27B
83.99
€0.18
0.80
€0.52
3.51%
Price and volume
Market cap
€27B
Beta
0.8
52-week high
€27.01
52-week low
€13.95
Average daily volume
3.7M
Dividend rate
€0.52
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.607
Quick ratio
0.413
Long term debt to equity
1.003
Total debt to equity
1.523
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
312.38%
Interest coverage (TTM)
13.23%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,206
Gross margin (TTM)
41.68%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.52%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.10%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.95%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€1,330,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.03%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.67%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
83.989
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.116
Price to book
7.39
Price to tangible book (TTM)
39.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.852
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.785
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.51%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.18%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-87.52%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.03%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-34.83%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-18.12%
What the Analysts think about UMG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Universal Music Group stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Universal Music Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Q2 revenue rose 13.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates to €3.29 billion, driven by the consolidation of Downtown Music and higher streaming pricing, highlighting UMG’s robust top-line growth. (Reuters)
Recorded music subscription revenue increased 16.6% in constant currency to €1.37 billion in Q2, underscoring UMG’s effective streaming pricing strategy. (Bloomberg)
In May 2026, UMG signed a multi-year strategic licensing agreement with TikTok to strengthen digital distribution, artist monetization, and AI protections, bolstering its platform reach and revenue potential. (Reuters)
UMG shares dropped 25% in late July after slower subscription revenue growth raised concerns about its streaming momentum, indicating investor unease. (Reuters)
Net debt increased to €4.13 billion at the end of H1 2026 from €2.39 billion at the end of 2025, driven by the Downtown acquisition, dividends, and share buybacks, heightening leverage risks. (Reuters)
Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin contracted to 20.5% from 22.7% a year earlier, reflecting margin pressures from the Downtown consolidation and adverse mix effects. (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Sept 2026.
UMG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
UMG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
Funds containing UMG
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | €UMG weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Media€EXH6 | €16M | 11.98% |
iShares AEX€IAEX | €778M | 2.23% |
iShares AEX£IAEX | £668M | 2.23% |
iShares MSCI Europe SRI€IESE | €3.1B | 0.64% |
iShares MSCI Europe SRI£IESG | £2.6B | 0.53% |
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