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

Employees

5,800

ISIN

US9345502036

WMG Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$14B
31.42
$0.86
1.32
$0.72
2.66%

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.

WMG 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%

WMG 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%
-
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