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
Primary listing
AEX
Employees
9,636
Headquarters
Website
UMG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€45B
17.46
€1.41
0.85
€0.52
2.11%
Price and volume
Market cap
€45B
Beta
0.85
52-week high
€29.19
52-week low
€21.86
Average daily volume
5.4K
Dividend rate
€0.52
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.632
Quick ratio
0.432
Long term debt to equity
53.128
Total debt to equity
76.116
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
15.81%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,176
Gross margin (TTM)
42.78%
Net profit margin (TTM)
21.36%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.99%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.52%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€1,260,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.74%
Return on equity (TTM)
62.31%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.46
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.701
Price to book
9.25
Price to tangible book (TTM)
15.62
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
28.605
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.50%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.862
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.11%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.12%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
70.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
55.94%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.73%
What the Analysts think about UMG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Universal Music Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
UMG’s Q1 2025 revenue rose 11.8% year-on-year to €2.90 billion and adjusted EBITDA climbed 11.8% to €661 million, beating analyst forecasts due to surging streaming and vinyl sales (Reuters)
Universal acquired British rival Sanctuary for £44.5 million, expanding into merchandising, live agency and artist management, and broadening revenue beyond recorded music (Reuters)
UMG’s first-quarter earnings attributable to shareowners jumped 62% year-on-year to €135 million, showing significant improvement in profitability of its core business (Reuters)
Vivendi’s consideration of selling an additional 10% stake in UMG could increase the free float and dilute existing shareholders, introducing more volatility to UMG’s share price (Reuters)
Sony’s $2.3 billion acquisition of EMI makes it the world’s largest music publisher, ramping up competition for catalogs and potentially putting pressure on royalty rates and UMG’s margins (Reuters)
UMG posted negative free cash flow of €179 million in H1 2025 and missed EBITDA expectations in Q2, which led to a 6.4% drop in shares and highlighted volatility in the company’s cash flow (WSJ)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Sept 2025.
UMG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
UMG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Oct6
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DividendEx-dividend
Oct28
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DividendPayment
€0.24Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Universal Music Group stock?
Universal Music Group (UMG) has a market cap of €45B as of September 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Universal Music Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Universal Music Group (UMG) stock is 17.46 as of September 13, 2025.
Does Universal Music Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Universal Music Group (UMG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 13, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.52 and the yield is 2.11%. Universal Music Group has a payout ratio of 35.94% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Universal Music Group dividend payment date?
The next Universal Music Group (UMG) dividend payment is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Universal Music Group?
Universal Music Group (UMG) has a beta rating of 0.85. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.