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WMG
HoldFallen FavouriteWarner Music Group Corp. · Communication Services · United States · $14.7B · Avg Vol: $57M/d
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Warner Music Group is one of the 'Big Three' global record companies, engaged in recorded music (artists and repertoire, distribution) and music publishing (songwriting, licensing). Its competitive moat is an extensive catalog of iconic artists and songs, global distribution capabilities, and strong artist development infrastructure. WMG is a cornerstone of the global music industry, owning and managing a vast portfolio of musical copyrights and developing artist careers.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.9B | 6.0B | 6.4B | 6.7B | 4.3% | 7.3B | 7.3B | 7.8B | 7.6% |
| EPS | 3.73 | 2.89 | 2.94 | 2.46 | -12.9% | 1.25 | 3.59 | 3.97 | 27.0% |
| Shares | 146.2M | 146.2M | 146.2M | 146.2M | 0.0% | 147.7M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 4.0B | 4.3B | 4.3B | 4.6B | 4.7% | 4.9B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 152.0M | 307.0M | 518.0M | 647.0M | 62.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 742.0M | 687.0M | 754.0M | 678.0M | -3.0% | 939.0M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -824.0M | -300.0M | -311.0M | -340.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | 188.0M | -325.0M | -396.0M | -497.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WMG are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMG | Warner Music Group Corp.(you) | $14.7B | 47 | Hold |
| TKO | TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | $34.9B | 39 | Hold |
| LYV | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | $42.3B | 43 | Hold |
| NWS | News Corporation | $18.7B | 68 | Buy |
| FWONA | Formula One Group | $23.4B | 29 | Sell |
| MSGS | Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. | $9.4B | 28 | Sell |
| PSKY | Paramount Skydance Corporation | $12.2B | 23 | Sell |
| SPHR | Sphere Entertainment Co. | $5.1B | 33 | Sell |
| FOXA | Fox Corporation | $28.8B | 73 | Buy |
| ROKU | Roku, Inc. | $18.3B | 83 | Strong Buy |
Peer medians: ROE 1.2% · P/E 19.6x · Gross margin 54.7%