Warner Music Group/$WMG
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About Warner Music Group
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
Ticker
$WMG
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
Industry
Entertainment
Headquarters
Employees
5,800
ISIN
US9345502036
Website
WMG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$14B
31.42
$0.86
1.32
$0.72
2.66%
Price and volume
Market cap
$14B
Beta
1.32
52-week high
$36.64
52-week low
$25.56
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
$0.72
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.664
Quick ratio
0.474
Long term debt to equity
570.633
Total debt to equity
576.582
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
82.30%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.13%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,265
Gross margin (TTM)
46.81%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.14%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.22%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,090,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.59%
Return on equity (TTM)
67.78%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
31.42
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.212
Price to book
24.8
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-3.21
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.193
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.82%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
103.16%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.66%
Forward dividend yield
2.66%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.91%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.90%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.54%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.53%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.58%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.09%
What the Analysts think about WMG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Warner Music Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Warner Music Group's acquisition of a controlling stake in Tempo Music for approximately $450 million expands its intellectual property portfolio, adding rights to songs by artists such as Bruno Mars and Adele, potentially boosting revenue streams. (reuters.com)
The company has consistently raised its dividend over the past five years, with a current yield of 2.31% and a 12.5% growth over the last twelve months, indicating strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. (investing.com)
Analysts have set an average 12-month price target of $35.76 for Warner Music Group, suggesting potential upside from its current trading price. (etfdailynews.com)
Warner Music Group reported a significant slowdown in recorded music streaming revenue growth, with only a 2.1% increase in the latest quarter compared to 9.6% in the same period the previous year, raising concerns about future revenue growth. (bloomberg.com)
The termination of the music distribution deal with BMG is expected to negatively impact financial results, with an anticipated revenue reduction of approximately $16 million in the first quarter. (bloomberg.com)
A majority of shareholders voted against the 2024 executive compensation packages, reflecting growing dissatisfaction amid the company's challenges, including declines in its traditional cable TV business and a larger-than-expected loss in the first quarter. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Warner Music Group stock?
Warner Music Group (WMG) has a market cap of $14B as of June 26, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Warner Music Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Warner Music Group (WMG) stock is 31.42 as of June 26, 2025.
Does Warner Music Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Warner Music Group (WMG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 26, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.72 and the yield is 2.66%. Warner Music Group has a payout ratio of 82.3% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Warner Music Group dividend payment date?
The next Warner Music Group (WMG) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Warner Music Group?
Warner Music Group (WMG) has a beta rating of 1.32. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.