Universal Music, Warner Music nearing AI licensing deals, FT reports
Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing deals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fiscal Year: October - September
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $. As of Oct 04, 2025, the stock is trading at $33.85 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Warner Music Group Corp. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 60.02, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Warner Music Group Corp. also offers a dividend yield of 2.24%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for Warner Music Group Corp. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Warner Music Group Corp. is 29.07, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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Warner Music Group Corp. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 60.02. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Warner Music Group Corp. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing deals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the 2025 Warner Music Latina Scholarship and 48 additional scholarships during a special ceremony.
Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Armin Zerza - Executive VP & CFO Kareem Chin - Senior VP & Head of Investor Relat...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Music Group Corp. today announced its third-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.
HONG KONG , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasoned entertainment executive Lo Ting-Fai, known as Lofai, has been appointed as President, Warner Music APAC, at Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG). Effectiv...
Forward-thinking executive to helm WMG's distribution arm in addition to existing responsibilities leading LATAM business NEW YORK , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that accomplis...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2025, and will hold an earnings conference call...
Warner Music Group and private equity firm Bain Capital are launching a joint venture to purchase up to $1.2 billion in music catalogs, the companies announced Tuesday.
NEW YORK and BOSTON , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), the global music entertainment company, and Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, are launching a...
LONDON , June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing their sustainability mission, Coldplay are re-releasing all of their albums as clear 140g EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles, produced usin...
Warner Music Group (WMG) shares fell on word the big music distributor was one of three firms negotiating with artificial intelligence (AI) startups to monetize AI use of its music catalog.
NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (“Warner Music Group” or “WMG”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per ...
Warner Music Group is overvalued due to high market expectations and low growth rates, making it an unattractive investment at its current price. Recent earnings show declines in revenue and net incom...
Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Q2 2025 Results Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kareem Chin - Head of Investor Relations Robert Kyncl - Chief Executive Officer Bryan...
Financial Highlights Q2 Performance Driven by Revenue Growth Across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Cost Savings Plans on Track, With Reinvestment Initiatives Accelerating Year-to-Date Operating C...
'5 Junction' imprint focused on breaking American artists of South Asian heritage and talent from the Subcontinent in the U.S. NEW YORK , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG...
Warner Music Group , the label behind artists such as Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa, has appointed former Activision Blizzard executive Armin Zerza as its finance chief, the music entertainment company said...
Accomplished Leader from Activision Blizzard and Procter & Gamble NEW YORK , April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group Corp. (Nasdaq: WMG) today announced that Armin Zerza is joining the compa...
NEW YORK, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025, and will hold an earning...
Annual event raises funds to advance the organization's efforts to bring music education into under-served communities NEW YORK , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, longtime Harmony Program sup...
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (“Warner Music Group” or “WMG”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per...
Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kareem Chin - Head, Investor Relations Robert Kyncl - Chief Executive Officer B...
Spotify and Warner Music Group struck a new multi-year distribution deal covering music and music publishing, similar to an agreement the global streamer announced with Universal Music late last month...
Spotify and Warner Music Group (WMG) have unveiled a new multi-year agreement that covers both recorded music and music publishing, the companies announced on Thursday. WMG owns labels behind popular ...
Spotify and Warner Music Group , which owns labels behind artists such as Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa, signed a new multi-year deal for recording and publishing music, the companies said on Thursday.
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | 702.82M | 10.16% | Est @10.2% |
2026 | 767.63M | 9.22% | Analyst x10 |
2027 | 936.16M | 21.95% | Analyst x7 |
2028 | 1,172.50M | 25.25% | Analyst x2 |
2029 | 1,309.00M | 11.64% | Analyst x1 |
2030 | 1,387.64M | 6.01% | Est @6.0% |
2031 | 1,455.60M | 4.90% | Est @4.9% |
2032 | 1,515.64M | 4.13% | Est @4.1% |
2033 | 1,569.86M | 3.58% | Est @3.6% |
2034 | 1,616.68M | 2.98% | Est @3.0% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
---|---|---|---|
2023A | 560.00M | 1.00 | 560.00M |
2024A | 638.00M | 1.00 | 638.00M |
2025E | 702.82M | 1.09 | 646.14M |
2026E | 767.63M | 1.18 | 648.83M |
2027E | 936.16M | 1.29 | 727.47M |
2028E | 1.17B | 1.40 | 837.66M |
2029E | 1.31B | 1.52 | 859.77M |
2030E | 1.39B | 1.66 | 837.93M |
2031E | 1.46B | 1.80 | 808.09M |
2032E | 1.52B | 1.96 | 773.58M |
2033E | 1.57B | 2.13 | 736.64M |
2034E | 1.62B | 2.32 | 697.44M |
Terminal | 26.43B | 2.32 | 11.40B |
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