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Warner Music Group Corp (WMG)
$26.55-0.05 (-0.19%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Warner Music Group Corp.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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The Narrative
Warner Music Group Corp. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $26.55 with a market capitalization of $14.9B. Wall Street consensus targets $37.88 (17 analysts), implying a +42.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 25% below its 52-week high of $35.42, remaining 8.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 25/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +42.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.73B↓ | $1.84B↓ | $1.87B↑ | $1.69B↑ | $1.48B |
| Gross Profit | $802.00M↓ | $853.00M↑ | $834.00M↑ | $776.00M↑ | $693.00M |
| Operating Income | $270.00M↓ | $327.00M↑ | $268.00M↑ | $238.00M↑ | $181.00M |
| Net Income | $183.00M↑ | $176.00M↑ | $109.00M↑ | -$16.00M↓ | $36.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$14.94B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.15%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
61.25%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.55M
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