Warner Music Group (WMG)

Currency in USD
29.95
+0.02(+0.07%)
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29.950.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
29.4930.01
52 wk Range
25.5636.64
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
29.93
Open
30.01
Day's Range
29.49-30.01
52 wk Range
25.56-36.64
Volume
1.26M
Average Volume (3m)
2.15M
1-Year Change
-3.64%
Book Value / Share
1.24
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
37.78
Upside
+26.14%
Members' Sentiments
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Warner Music Company Profile

Warner Music Group Corp. operates as a music entertainment company in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments. The company is involved in the discovery and development of recording artists, as well as related marketing, promotion, distribution, sale, and licensing of music created by recording artists; markets its music catalog through compilations and reissuances of previously released music and video titles, as well as previously unreleased materials. It also owns and acquires rights to approximately two million musical compositions comprising pop hits, American standards, folk songs, and motion picture and theatrical compositions, as well as administers the music and soundtracks of various third-party television and film producers and studios. In addition, the company conducts its operation primarily through a collection of record labels, such as Asylum, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Erato, FFRR, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Sire, Spinnin’ Records, and Warner Classics and Warner Records Nashville. Further, it markets, distributes, and sells music and video products to retailers and wholesale distributors; independent labels to retail and wholesale distributors; and various distribution centers and ventures, as well as retail outlets, online physical retailers, streaming services, and download services. Its catalog includes songwriters and composers; and various genres, including pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, R&B, hip-hop, rap, reggae, Latin, folk, alternative, blues, gospel, and other Christian music. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Employees
5500

Warner Music Group Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Warner Music reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.87B (up 13% YoY), exceeding forecasts by 11.31%, but EPS of $0.21 missed expectations by 43.24%, causing stock to drop 6.07% to $28.65 pre-market.
  • Recorded music subscription streaming grew 8.4% and adjusted OIBDA increased by 12%, despite significant EPS shortfall suggesting potential challenges in cost management.
  • Company maintains $532M cash balance against $4.4B total debt, with full-year growth in total revenue and adjusted OIBDA at 8%.
  • Management forecasts strong top-line growth for 2026, with plans to improve adjusted OIBDA margins by 150-200 basis points, targeting mid to high 20s margins long-term.
  • CEO Robert Kyncl emphasized proactive strategy in mergers, acquisitions, distribution, and AI licensing opportunities, stating 'We are not going to be a passenger. We're going to be the driver.'
Last Updated: 20/11/2025, 15:08
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P/E Ratio
43.3x17.0x5.8x
PEG Ratio
−2.650.140.01
Price/Book
24.2x4.1x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
2.3x3.4x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.3%41.4%31.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 37.78
(+26.14% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy37.00+23.54%-Upgrade18/12/2025
Goldman Sachs
Hold32.00+6.84%31.00Maintain25/11/2025
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy38.00+26.88%-Maintain24/11/2025
CFRA
Hold33.00+10.18%28.00Upgrade21/11/2025
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy38.00+26.88%35.00Maintain30/10/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.69%
Dividend Yield
2.54%
Industry Median 2.17%
Annualised payout
0.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+43.49%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 20, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.21 / 0.37
Revenue / Forecast
1.87B / 1.68B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Warner Music (WMG) Share Price Today?

The live Warner Music share price today is 29.95

What Stock Exchange Does Warner Music (WMG) Trade On?

Warner Music is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Warner Music?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Warner Music is "WMG."

Does Warner Music Pay Dividends? What’s The Current WMG Dividend Yield?

Yes, WMG Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Warner Music dividend yield is 2.54%.

What Is the Current Warner Music Market Cap?

As of today, Warner Music market capitalisation is 15.65B.

What Is Warner Music's (WMG) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Warner Music EPS is currently 0.69 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Warner Music Earnings Date?

Warner Music's next earnings report will be released on 05 Feb 2026.

Is WMG a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Warner Music moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Warner Music Stock Split?

Warner Music has split 0 times. (See the WMG stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Warner Music Have?

Warner Music has 5500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Warner Music (WMG)?

As of 24 Dec 2025, Warner Music (WMG) is trading at a price of 29.95, with a previous close of 29.93. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 29.49 to 30.01, while its 52-week range spans from 25.56 to 36.64.

What Is Warner Music (WMG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Warner Music is USD37.77778, with a high estimate of USD46 and a low estimate of USD30. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +26.14% Upside potential.

What Is the WMG Premarket Price?

WMG's last pre-market stock price is 29.94. The pre-market share volume is 20.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.03%.
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