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
$16B
35.66
$0.85
1.32
$0.72
2.36%
Price and volume
Market cap
$16B
Beta
1.32
52-week high
$36.64
52-week low
$25.56
Average daily volume
1.6M
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)
5.20%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,303
Gross margin (TTM)
46.81%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.14%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.62%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,090,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.33%
Return on equity (TTM)
67.78%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.66
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.494
Price to book
27.96
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-3.62
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
29.528
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.39%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
103.16%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.36%
Forward dividend yield
2.36%
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 joint venture with Bain Capital, valued at $1.2 billion, enhances its ability to acquire music catalogs, potentially boosting revenue and market share. (Investing.com)
The company has announced plans for approximately $300 million in annual cost savings, which could significantly improve its financial outlook and profitability. (Investing.com)
Analysts from Bernstein have reaffirmed an 'Outperform' rating for Warner Music Group, citing confidence in the company's strategic direction and earnings growth trajectory. (Investing.com)
Goldman Sachs downgraded Warner Music Group's stock from 'Buy' to 'Neutral' and reduced the price target to $28, citing weaker-than-expected growth in subscription and ad-supported streaming revenues. (Investing.com)
The company reported a significant decline in net income for the fourth quarter, with a 69% drop compared to the previous year, indicating potential financial instability. (Bloomberg)
BofA Securities downgraded Warner Music Group to 'Underperform,' highlighting concerns over streaming volatility and execution risks associated with recent organizational changes. (AOL)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 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 $16B as of July 15, 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 35.66 as of July 15, 2025.
Does Warner Music Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Warner Music Group (WMG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 15, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.72 and the yield is 2.36%. 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.