Warner Music Group (WMG)

Currency in USD
29.45
+0.90(+3.15%)
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29.450.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
28.6529.54
52 wk Range
25.5636.35
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
28.55
Open
28.84
Day's Range
28.65-29.54
52 wk Range
25.56-36.35
Volume
1.97M
Average Volume (3m)
2.46M
1-Year Change
-18.8705%
Book Value / Share
1.38
Fair Value
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Price Target
37.44
Upside
+27.15%
Members' Sentiments
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Technical Analysis

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

Warner Music Group 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 Q1/2026

  • Warner Music Group reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.84 billion (+7% YoY), beating forecasts by 3.95%, while EPS of $0.33 missed expectations by 8.33%.
  • Adjusted OIBDA increased 22% with margins up 310 basis points to 25%, while operating cash flow rose 33% with nearly 100% conversion.
  • The company expanded AI partnerships and renewed its TikTok deal, with CEO Robert Kyncl highlighting AI as 'fuel for music industry growth.'
  • Warner Music is targeting mid-to-high 20s% margins and expects significant AI revenue contributions by fiscal 2027.
  • Stock dipped slightly by 0.04% in pre-market trading following the mixed results, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Last Updated: 2026-02-05, 05:50 p/m
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WMG
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
50.9x16.5x6.2x
PEG Ratio
−1.250.200.01
Price/Book
21.4x3.4x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x3.8x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.6%44.3%32.9%
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 37.44
(+27.15% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Hold33.00+12.05%32.00MaintainFeb 06, 2026
MoffettNathanson
Buy38.00+29.03%-New CoverageJan 27, 2026
Citi
Buy40.00+35.82%41.00MaintainJan 20, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy38.00+29.03%-MaintainJan 14, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy37.00+25.64%-UpgradeDec 18, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.58%
Dividend Yield
2.58%
Industry Median 2.36%
Annualized payout
0.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+35.84%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.33 / 0.36
Revenue / Forecast
1.84B / 1.77B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WMG Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Warner Music stock price today is 29.45

What Stock Exchange Does Warner Music Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Warner Music?

The stock symbol for Warner Music is "WMG."

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

The Warner Music dividend yield is 2.58%.

What Is the Warner Music Market Cap?

As of today, Warner Music market cap is 15.38B.

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

The Warner Music EPS (TTM) is 0.58.

When Is the Next Warner Music Earnings Date?

Warner Music will release its next earnings report on May 12, 2026.

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

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

How Many Times Has Warner Music Stock Split?

Warner Music has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Warner Music Have?

Warner Music has 5500 employees.

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

As of Feb 16, 2026, Warner Music (WMG) is trading at a price of 29.45, with a previous close of 28.55. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 28.65 to 29.54, while its 52-week range spans from 25.56 to 36.35.

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

The average 12-month price target for Warner Music is USD37.44, 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 +27.15% Upside potential.
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