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WMG·WMG

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$29.53
Open
$28.84
Market Cap
15.39B
52W High
$36.64
Low
$28.65
P. Close
$28.55
P/E
50.79
52W Low
$25.56
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
Warner Music Group is set to issue a US$0.19 dividend in the next four days, which could influence short-term trading decisions. This dividend follows a year where the company paid out an unsustainable 128% of its profit, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability. Looking back, WMG's Q4 earnings showed strong revenue and profit growth, driven by increased streaming market share, successful new releases, and improved catalog monetization. The company's revenue beat analyst estimates, and adjusted EPS and EBITDA also surpassed expectations. Management has emphasized the importance of streaming, catalog monetization, and AI initiatives. Argus Research has raised its target price to $32.00, but maintains a HOLD rating. The company's Q1 results also showed revenue growth, with streaming and AI initiatives playing a key role. Investors should watch for further developments in streaming market trends and the sustainability of WMG's dividend policy.
Earnings Summary
Warner Music Group Corp. is a music entertainment company operating in the United States and internationally, primarily through its Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments within the Entertainment industry. The company is involved in discovering and developing recording artists, as well as marketing, promoting, distributing, and licensing their music. In the last two quarters, WMG's earnings show a mixed picture, with Q1 2025 EPS significantly missing estimates, while revenue met expectations, and Q2 2026 data is not available. The company beat estimates in one of the last two quarters. Looking at the historical trajectory, there is not enough information to determine the YoY growth trajectory or any consistent patterns. Recent news indicates that WMG's Q4 earnings showed strong revenue and profit growth, driven by increased streaming market share, successful new releases, and improved catalog monetization. Investors should watch for further developments in streaming market trends and the sustainability of WMG's dividend policy, as well as the impact of AI initiatives.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.09$0.15$0.21$0.26$0.32Q1'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.29 - -
Q1'25$0.28$0.12-58.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.5B$1.5B$1.5B$1.6B$1.6BQ1'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.6B - -
Q1'25 - $1.5B -

Market Data

WMG Stock Snapshot

WMG is currently trading at $29.34, giving WMG a market cap of 15.39B and a P/E ratio of 50.8. Today's range spans $28.65–$29.53, with shares opening at $28.84 and moving up $0.79 (2.8%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 58/100.

Over the past year WMG has traded between $25.56 and $36.64 - the current price is +14.8% off the 52-week low and -19.9% from the high.

WMG (WMG) has 15.39B in Communication Services market capitalization and is currently neutral on the technical dashboard: 55/100, HOLD, price $29.34 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). Sentiment reads neutral at 58/100. (P/E: 50.8) In this tier, quiet accumulation often happens in HOLD phases - active managers who want to build positions without signaling do it here, where the price isn't trending and volume patterns are easier to hide. Annual range: $25.56–$36.64.

In neutral phases, large-cap Communication Services names like WMG are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 15.39B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (58/100) at $29.34 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.

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