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
€43B
16.45
€1.41
0.85
€0.52
2.24%
Price and volume
Market cap
€43B
Beta
0.85
52-week high
€29.19
52-week low
€21.86
Average daily volume
3.1K
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)
16.454
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.488
Price to book
8.78
Price to tangible book (TTM)
14.82
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.957
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.71%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.862
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.24%
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
Universal Music Group’s first-quarter revenue grew 11.8% year over year to €2.90 billion, beating the consensus estimate of €2.83 billion on the strength of concerts and vinyl sales.
In Q1 2025, streaming and subscription revenue—which account for more than half of total sales—rose 9.5% to €1.60 billion, highlighting strong global digital subscriber growth under its “Streaming 2.0” strategy.
Universal Music is close to securing landmark AI licensing deals with startups like ElevenLabs and major tech companies including Google and Spotify, paving the way for a high-margin micropayment model for AI-generated content.
Negotiations to license music for AI-generated tracks involve complex attribution and compensation issues, and executives admit there could be delays in execution and legal risks as AI use becomes harder to track and regulate.
The company’s confidential U.S. listing filing did not specify the amount to be raised or the offering size, creating uncertainty around possible share dilution and its capital structure.
UMG’s valuation, based on a €49.65 billion close on the Dutch exchange and a 10% year-to-date stock increase, points to limited upside unless growth accelerates.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Universal Music Group stock?
Universal Music Group (UMG) has a market cap of €43B as of October 22, 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 16.45 as of October 22, 2025.
Does Universal Music Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Universal Music Group (UMG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 22, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.52 and the yield is 2.24%. 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.