Universal Music Group NV (UMG)

Currency in EUR
19.94
+0.06(+0.30%)
Closed·
Earnings results expected in 5 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
19.6120.12
52 wk Range
15.4128.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
19.88
Open
19.61
Day's Range
19.61-20.12
52 wk Range
15.41-28.48
Volume
1.35M
Average Volume (3m)
3.19M
1-Year Change
-19.8875%
Book Value / Share
2.48
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
25.62
Upside
+28.46%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Cash flows can sufficiently cover interest payments

Universal Music Group NV News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Universal Music Group N.V. operates as a music company worldwide. The company operates through Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other segments. Its Recorded Music segment discovers and develops recording artists, as well as licenses, markets, promotes, distributes, and sells their music across various formats and platforms; and engages in the live events, sponsorship, film, and television operations. The Music Publishing segment discovers and develops songwriters, as well as owns and administers the copyright for musical compositions used in recordings, public performances, and related uses, such as films and advertisements. Its Merchandising & Other segment produces and sells artist and other branded products through various sales channels, including fashion retail, concert touring, and online, as well as offers brand rights management services. Universal Music Group N.V. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

Employees
9636

Universal Music Group NV Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • UMG reported Q2 2025 revenue up 4.5% with subscription streaming growing 8.5%, while net profit for H1 2025 reached €1.4 billion, up from €914 million in H1 2024
  • The company achieved €125 million in cost savings through strategic redesign, with adjusted EBITDA growing 7.3% in Q2 and margins increasing by 60 basis points to 22.7%
  • Management maintained midterm subscription growth guidance of 8-10%, targeting a super premium tier with 20% subscriber penetration
  • Growth strategy focuses on emerging markets (Mexico, Brazil) while maintaining strong presence in established markets (U.S., Japan, Germany)
  • Challenges include short-form content monetization issues and AI integration, though executives view technological changes as 'an enormous positive'
Last Updated: 2025-10-30, 01:58 p/m
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P/E Ratio
23.8x20.1x7.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.901.010.01
Price/Book
8.0x3.2x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
2.9x1.6x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.8%59.3%29.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 25.62
(+28.46% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold18.00-9.95%-MaintainApr 13, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy22.00+10.06%20.00MaintainApr 08, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold20.00+0.05%28.00DowngradeApr 06, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy---UpgradeMar 31, 2026
UBS
Hold18.00-9.95%28.00MaintainMar 17, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.83%
Dividend Yield
2.60%
Industry Median 2.89%
Annualized payout
0.52
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.20
Revenue / Forecast
3.61B / 3.43B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

UMG Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Universal Music NV (UMG) Stock Price Today?

The Universal Music NV stock price today is 19.94 EUR.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Music NV Trade On?

Universal Music NV is listed and trades on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Universal Music NV?

The stock symbol for Universal Music NV is "UMG."

Does Universal Music NV Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Universal Music NV dividend yield is 2.6%.

What Is the Universal Music NV Market Cap?

As of today, Universal Music NV market cap is 36.47B EUR.

What Is Universal Music NV's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Universal Music NV EPS (TTM) is 0.83.

When Is the Next Universal Music NV Earnings Date?

Universal Music NV will release its next earnings report on Apr 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UMG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Universal Music NV Stock Split?

Universal Music NV has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Universal Music NV Have?

Universal Music NV has 9636 employees.

What is the current trading status of Universal Music NV (UMG)?

As of Apr 24, 2026, Universal Music NV (UMG) is trading at a price of 19.94 EUR, with a previous close of 19.88 EUR. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 19.61 EUR to 20.12 EUR, while its 52-week range spans from 15.41 EUR to 28.48 EUR.

What Is Universal Music NV (UMG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Universal Music NV is 25.62 EUR, with a high estimate of 41 EUR and a low estimate of 15 EUR. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.46% Upside potential.
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