Warner Music Group Corp. operates as a music entertainment company in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments. The Recorded Music segment is involved in the discovery and development of recording artists, as well as the related marketing, promotion, distribution, sale, and licensing of music created by such artists. This segment also specializes in marketing its music catalog through compilations and reissuances of previously released music and video titles, as well as previously unreleased materials. It conducts its operation primarily through a collection of record labels, such as Warner Records and Atlantic Records, as well as Asylum, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. This segment 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 online physical retailers, streaming services, and download services. The Music Publishing segment owns and acquires rights to approximately one million musical compositions comprising pop hits, American standards, folk songs, and motion picture and theatrical compositions. Its catalog includes approximately 80,000 songwriters and composers; and a range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, R&B, hip-hop, rap, reggae, Latin, folk, blues, symphonic, soul, Broadway, techno, alternative, and gospel. This segment also administers the music and soundtracks of various third-party television and film producers and studios. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Warner Music Group Corp. is a subsidiary of AI Entertainment Holdings LLC.
IPO Year: 2020
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: wmg.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 1/27/2026 | $38.00 | Buy | MoffettNathanson |
| 12/18/2025 | $37.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 10/14/2025 | $39.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 7/15/2025 | $30.00 | Sell → Neutral | Rothschild & Co Redburn |
| 7/9/2025 | $33.00 | Underperform → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 6/4/2025 | $32.00 | Outperform | Bernstein |
| 5/12/2025 | $28.00 | Buy → Neutral | Goldman |
| 4/21/2025 | $32.00 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 3/28/2025 | $35.00 | Sector Perform | FBN Securities |
| 2/14/2025 | $34.00 → $42.00 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup |
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Warner Music Group Corp. announced today that Armin Zerza, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Evercore Global TMT Conference on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 10:50am PT. A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations page of Warner Music Group's website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past Events section of Warner Music Group's Investor Relations homepage. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. WMG
Warner Music Group Corp. announced today that Armin Zerza, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 20th, at 11:20am ET. A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations page of Warner Music Group's website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past Events section of Warner Music Group's Investor Relations homepage. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving enter
Financial Highlights Double-Digit Revenue Growth Underpinned by Strong Operating Performance across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Acceleration in Recorded Music Streaming Growth Driven by Per Subscriber Minimum Increases and Continued Market Share Gains Robust Margin Expansion Supported by Operating Performance and Cost-Savings Delivery; High End of 150-200 Basis Points Full-Year Margin Expansion Guidance Expected Joint Venture with Bain Acquired $650 million in Recorded Music and Music Publishing Catalogs For the three months ended March 31, 2026 Total revenue increased 17%, or 12% in constant currency Net income was $181 million compared to $36 million in the pr
NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical films, drawing on the lives and music of WMG's legendary and contemporary roster of iconic artists and songwriters.WMG and its production partner, Unigram, led by Amanda Ghost and Gregor Cameron, will work with Paramount to develop each project in collaboration with the artists and songwriters or their estates.Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group, said: "This collaboration with Paramount unites two
WMG Recognized for Championing Artists & Songwriters in AI EraNEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) was named to the sixth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. WMG's inclusion highlights the global music company's proactive approach to AI, balancing protection with innovation and ensuring artists and songwriters benefit from the technology's possibilities. This recognition follows a series of high-profile partnerships with AI companies – including Suno, Ud
Global Alliance Will Accelerate Worldwide Growth for One of Música Mexicana's Leading Independent ForcesNEW YORK, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) today announced a landmark partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the fast-growing Música Mexicana space, including a minority investment in the company. As part of the agreement, Warner Music Group will serve as the global distribution partner for TuStreams' full catalog and future releases. The partnership brings together TuStreams' entrepreneurial vision with WMG's global infrastruc
Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the webcast here. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at investors.wmg.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepre
Deal Marks Latest Move in WMG's Distribution and Label Services ExpansionNEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Revelator, the innovative B2B music platform that serves the independent business worldwide. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and is expected to close next quarter. Formed in 2012, Revelator specializes in digital music distribution, rights management, royalty accounting, and real-time analytics, and its integration with WMG post-closing will transform the suite of ser
Warner Music Group Corp. announced today that Robert Kyncl, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, March 4th, at 12:20pm PT, instead of the previously announced time of 4:05pm PT. A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations page of Warner Music Group's website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past Events section of Warner Music Group's Investor Relations homepage. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that
Warner Music Group Corp. announced today that Robert Kyncl, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, March 4th, at 4:05pm PT. A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations page of Warner Music Group's website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past Events section of Warner Music Group's Investor Relations homepage. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Opera
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MoffettNathanson initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $38.00
Morgan Stanley upgraded Warner Music Group from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $37.00
Wells Fargo upgraded Warner Music Group from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $39.00
Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded Warner Music Group from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $30.00
BofA Securities upgraded Warner Music Group from Underperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $33.00
Bernstein initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $32.00
Goldman downgraded Warner Music Group from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $28.00
Morgan Stanley downgraded Warner Music Group from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $32.00
FBN Securities initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $35.00
Citigroup upgraded Warner Music Group from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $42.00 from $34.00 previously
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NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) and Stability AI today announced a collaborative effort to advance the use of responsible AI in music creation, combining WMG's long-standing advocacy for principled innovation with Stability AI's expertise and leadership in commercially-safe generative audio. The initiative will focus on developing professional-grade tools that enable artists, songwriters, and producers to experiment, compose, and produce using ethically trained models. It will unlock new forms of creative expression while protecting crea
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 company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 5, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl. Zerza brings extensive global financial, commercial, and operational leadership experience, most recently serving as CFO of Activision Blizzard, while it was traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange. At the same time, it was announced that current EVP & CFO Bryan Castellani will serve until May 5, and then act as advisor to ensure a smooth handover.
Focus on cultural impact and creative expertise New leadership empowered at Atlantic, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects Key moves include promotions of Lanre Gaba and Erica Bellarosa, appointment of Dave Rocco, and elevation of Craig Kallman NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Atlantic Music Group (AMG), part of Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG), unveiled its dynamic new leadership team and structure. Designed to maximize AMG's cultural impact and strengthen its creative expertise, the changes will empower dedicated A&R and Marketing teams at Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects. Starting October 1, Elliot Grainge assumes the role of CEO of Atlantic Music Group,
After Two Highly Successful Decades at WMG, Max Lousada Announces Decision to Step Down at End of Fiscal Year Creative Regional Leadership to Be Elevated Through Flatter Structure;Greater Impact Through Globalized Services Elliot Grainge Becomes CEO of Atlantic Music Group at Beginning of Fiscal Year 2025; Julie Greenwald to Take New Role as Chairman of Atlantic Music Group NEW YORK, August 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) today unveiled a dynamic new structure for its Recorded Music operations, designed to strengthen services to artists at every stage of their careers, create more direct channels between local expertise and global opportunities, and position the comp
NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, June 24, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from the S
Former Goldman Sachs & EMI Music Exec to Spearhead Company's M&A NEW YORK, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Ryan-Southern (MRS) is being appointed by Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) to the newly created post of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, effective August 5th. MRS, who comes to WMG with two decades of investment, finance, and music industry experience, most recently served as Global Head of Music & Live Entertainment Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. MRS will lead all stages of M&A activity, working in partnership with WMG's leaders and departments
2022 report reaffirms commitment to ESG, including through new targets onPeople, Workplace, and DEI agendas, and the announcement of a partnership for more sustainable records NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report. Last year, WMG became the first major music company to release a standalone ESG report, beginning to translate long-standing grassroots commitments into a more formal approach. The latest report shares progress in areas including employee experience, social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and climate change, while setting new targets for 2023 and beyond.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lanvin Group (NYSE:LANV, the ", Group", ))), a global luxury fashion group, today announced the appointment of Ms. Ceci Kurzman as a new independent director to its Board of Directors. As a result of this appointment, the Group's Board of Directors will consist of eight members, four of whom are independent and three of whom are female. Ms. Kurzman will serve as a member of the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board. With these appointments and certain other changes, the committees will be comprised of the f
Entrepreneurial Leader and Creator Economy Pioneer Joining from YouTube Steve Cooper to Complete Successful Tenure as Longest-Running WMG CEO on January 31 NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Kyncl has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG), effective January 1, 2023. Kyncl currently serves as Chief Business Officer at YouTube, where he's been instrumental in its phenomenal growth across all platforms. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, Kyncl and current WMG CEO Steve Cooper will serve as Co-CEOs for the month of January 2023. As of February 1, 2023, Kyncl will become sole CEO of WMG and assume Cooper's board seat on WMG's Board of
Entrepreneurial Leader and Creator Economy Pioneer Joining from YouTube Steve Cooper to Complete Successful Tenure as Longest-Running WMG CEO on January 31 NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert Kyncl has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG), effective January 1, 2023. Kyncl currently serves as Chief Business Officer at YouTube, where he's been instrumental in its phenomenal growth across all platforms. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, Kyncl and current WMG CEO Steve Cooper will serve as Co-CEOs for the month of January 2023. As of February 1, 2023, Kyncl will become sole CEO of WMG and assume Cooper's board s
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Financial Highlights Double-Digit Revenue Growth Underpinned by Strong Operating Performance across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Acceleration in Recorded Music Streaming Growth Driven by Per Subscriber Minimum Increases and Continued Market Share Gains Robust Margin Expansion Supported by Operating Performance and Cost-Savings Delivery; High End of 150-200 Basis Points Full-Year Margin Expansion Guidance Expected Joint Venture with Bain Acquired $650 million in Recorded Music and Music Publishing Catalogs For the three months ended March 31, 2026 Total revenue increased 17%, or 12% in constant currency Net income was $181 million compared to $36 million in the pr
Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the webcast here. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at investors.wmg.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepre
Financial Highlights High-Single-Digit Revenue Growth Reflects Broad-Based Strength Across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Continued Market Share Gains and Healthy Underlying Trends Drive Acceleration in Recorded Music Streaming Growth Double-Digit Margin Expansion and Operating Cash Flow Growth Supported by Operating Performance and Cost-Savings Delivery 2026 Outlook Underpinned by Strategic Plan to Accelerate Growth through Investments in Core Business, Expansion of Monetization Opportunities, and Cost Savings Initiatives Which Will Drive 150 to 200 Basis Points of Margin Improvement For the three months ended December 31, 2025 Total revenue increased 10%, or 7% in c
Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, February 5, 2026, for the first quarter ended December 31, 2025, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the webcast here. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at investors.wmg.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters,
Financial Highlights Quarterly Revenue Reaches an All-Time High, Underpinned by Double-Digit Growth Across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Market Share Gains Drive Sequential Acceleration in Recorded Music Streaming Growth, Led by High-Single Digit Growth in Subscription Streaming Music Publishing Performance Reflects Broad-Based Strength Highlighting Strong Second Half Improvement 2026 Outlook Supported by Healthy Music Industry Trends and Strategy to Accelerate Growth, with Cost Savings Expected to Contribute 150 to 200 Basis Points of Margin Improvement For the three months ended September 30, 2025 Total revenue increased 15%, or 13% in constant currency Digital
Warner Music Group Corp. ("Warner Music Group" or "WMG") today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on WMG's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 19, 2025. About Warner Music Group With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group today is home to an unparalleled family of creative artists, songwriters, and companies that are moving culture across the globe. At the core of WMG's Recorded Music division are four of the most iconic companies in history: Atlantic, Elektra, Parlophone and Warner Re
Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and will hold an earnings conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the webcast here. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at investors.wmg.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artist
Financial Highlights Revenue Reacceleration across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Supports Double-Digit Adjusted OIBDA Growth and Margin Expansion Recorded Music Streaming Performance Underpinned by Strong Market Share Gains in the U.S. and Chart Success across Geographies and Genres Recently Announced Restructuring Plan and Catalog Acquisition Joint Venture Expected to Provide Additional Capital for Reinvestment For the three months ended June 30, 2025 Total revenue increased 9%, or 7% in constant currency Net loss was $16 million compared to net income of $141 million in the prior-year quarter Operating income decreased 18% to $169 million versus $207 million
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 that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the webcast here. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at investors.wmg.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepren
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 share on WMG's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 27, 2025. About Warner Music Group With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group today is home to an unparalleled family of creative artists, songwriters, and companies that are moving culture across the globe. At the core of WMG's Recorded Music division are four of the most iconic companies in history: Atlantic
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