WMG
Warner Music Group Corp. · Communication Services · Entertainment
Last
$28.60
+$0.62 (+2.22%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $28.60 $0.00 (0.00%) 11:47 PM ET
Prev close $27.98
Open $27.79
Day high $28.65
Day low $27.65
Volume 2,161,843
Avg vol 2,656,025
Mkt cap
$14.94B
P/E ratio
50.18
FY Revenue
$6.88B
EPS
0.57
Gross Margin
45.87%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
WMG
Warner Music Group Corp.
Warner Music Group shows moderate positive price momentum in the near term supported by bullish technical signals, while longer-horizon returns remain mixed. Fundamentally, the company combines steady revenue and earnings growth with positive free cash flow but operates with thin net margins and a highly leveraged balance sheet. Short interest and news flow point to generally constructive sentiment without signs of extreme positioning.
AI summarized at 3:52 PM ET, 2025-12-31
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 64 LONG: 59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−20% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.80×
RSI
43.10 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
-0.21 (Weak)
MACD: -0.48 Signal: -0.27
Long-Term
-0.22 (Weak)
MACD: -0.28 Signal: -0.06
Intraday trend score 51.82

Latest news

WMG 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 3 Negative: 1
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Why One Fund Is Doubling Down on Shift4’s 61% Revenue Surge With a $392 Million Bet

Darlington Partners Capital Management increased its stake in Shift4 Payments by 105,320 shares in Q3, bringing its total holdings to nearly 5.1 million shares valued at $392.6 million, representing 13.3% of its assets under management.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as top holding but with a 7.5% decline over the past year

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Warner Music Group announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on June 3, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 27, 2025.

WMG Warner Music Group dividend
Sentiment note

The company is paying a regular quarterly cash dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 8, 2025

Warner Music Group Corp. announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share. The company will release its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025, on May 8, 2025, and hold an earnings conference call that morning.

WMG Warner Music Group quarterly cash dividend financial results earnings conference call
Sentiment note

The company is announcing a regular quarterly cash dividend, which is a positive sign for its financial health and shareholder returns.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Warner Music Group announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on March 4, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 24, 2025.

WMG dividend quarterly cash dividend Warner Music Group
Sentiment note

The company is paying a regular quarterly cash dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Neutral Benzinga • Anusuya Lahiri
Warner Music Sees Lower Profit Margins, Signs Multi-Year Spotify Deal

Warner Music Group reported lower profit margins in Q1 2025, but beat earnings estimates. The company highlighted investments in artists, catalog acquisitions, and a new multi-year deal with Spotify to boost future growth.

WMG SPOT Warner Music Group Spotify Recorded Music Music Publishing Profit Margins
Sentiment note

The article reports a mix of positive and negative news for Warner Music Group. While the company beat earnings estimates, it saw lower profit margins due to temporary macro conditions. However, the CEO highlighted positive developments like investments in artists, catalog acquisitions, and a new Spotify deal, suggesting the company is taking steps to drive future growth.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 6, 2025

Warner Music Group will release its Q1 2025 financial results on February 6, 2025, and hold an earnings conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET.

WMG Warner Music Group earnings financial results
Sentiment note

The article provides factual information about Warner Music Group's upcoming earnings release and conference call, without any indication of positive or negative sentiment.

Positive Benzinga • Chris Katje
2024 Was World's Taylor Swift Era Once Again: Spotify Reveals Top Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts

Spotify released its annual list of the most listened-to songs, albums, artists and podcasts in 2024, with Taylor Swift dominating the charts for the second straight year.

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Sentiment note

Warner Music Group can claim success for Benson Boone and Zach Bryan, who were among the top streamed artists.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Warner Music Group announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 3, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 19, 2024.

WMG dividend quarterly cash dividend Warner Music Group
Sentiment note

The company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders and indicates the company's financial stability and confidence in its future performance.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Allied Market Research
Music Publishing Market to Reach $13.7 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 7.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The global music publishing market is expected to grow from $6.8 billion in 2023 to $13.7 billion by 2032, driven by the rise in adoption of music streaming applications and the globalization of music consumption.

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Sentiment note

The article lists Warner Music Group as one of the major industry players in the global music publishing market, suggesting the company's strong presence and potential to benefit from the market's growth.

Negative Benzinga • Benzinga Neuro, Benzinga Staff Writer
Record Labels Sue Verizon For $2.6B Alleging 'Massive Copyright Infringement' - Benzinga

Several major record labels have filed a lawsuit against Verizon Communications, one of the largest internet service providers in the U.S., for allegedly facilitating widespread copyright infringement by its subscribers. The lawsuit seeks over $2 billion in damages.

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Sentiment note

Warner Music Group is one of the major record labels suing Verizon for copyright infringement.

Positive Investing.com • Sam Bougheddaa
Jefferies is bullish on streaming stocks - Investing.com

Jefferies initiated coverage on Spotify, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group with Buy ratings, citing strong growth prospects in the rapidly expanding music streaming industry. Jefferies is particularly bullish on Spotify, expecting the company to deliver sustainable 15%+ revenue growth over the next 3 years.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies initiated coverage on Warner Music Group with a Buy rating, highlighting the company's strong growth prospects within the rapidly expanding music streaming industry.

Positive Investing.com • Emilio Ghigini
'We downgrade Darden stock on weaker near-term fundamentals' - Jefferies By Investing.com - Investing.com

Jefferies has initiated coverage on Warner Music Group (WMG) with a Buy rating and a price target of $38, implying a 33% upside potential. The firm believes WMG's stock is undervalued compared to Universal Music Group and expects the company to benefit from consistent artist releases and a cost savings program.

WMG UNVGY Warner Music Group Jefferies stock valuation music industry
Sentiment note

Jefferies believes Warner Music Group's stock is undervalued and has a 33% upside potential. The firm expects the company to benefit from consistent artist releases and a cost savings program, which should improve its financial performance.

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