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
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| 10/4/2024 | $33.00 → $30.00 | Neutral → Underperform | BofA Securities |
| 7/12/2024 | $37.00 | Outperform | Wolfe Research |
| 7/11/2024 | $43.00 → $38.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 7/10/2024 | $21.00 → $23.00 | Neutral → Sell | Redburn Atlantic |
| 5/6/2024 | $43.00 | Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 2/5/2024 | $17.00 → $21.00 | Sell → Neutral | Redburn Atlantic |
| 11/15/2023 | $35.00 | Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 10/3/2023 | $34.00 → $37.00 | Neutral → Buy | UBS |
| 7/25/2023 | $38.00 | Outperform | TD Cowen |
| 6/29/2023 | $29.00 | Neutral | UBS |
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BofA Securities downgraded Warner Music Group from Neutral to Underperform and set a new price target of $30.00 from $33.00 previously
Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $37.00
Jefferies resumed coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $38.00 from $43.00 previously
Redburn Atlantic downgraded Warner Music Group from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $23.00 from $21.00 previously
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $43.00
Redburn Atlantic upgraded Warner Music Group from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $21.00 from $17.00 previously
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $35.00
UBS upgraded Warner Music Group from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $37.00 from $34.00 previously
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $38.00
UBS initiated coverage of Warner Music Group with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $29.00
Jefferies analyst Andrew Uerkwitz assumes Warner Music Gr (NASDAQ:WMG) with a Buy rating and lowers Price Target of $38.
Redburn Atlantic analyst Agnieszka Pustula downgrades Warner Music Gr (NASDAQ:WMG) from Neutral to Sell and announces $23 price target.
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Sony Group Corp's (NYSE:SONY) Sony Music Group, one of the world's largest record labels, has issued a stark warning to artificial intelligence companies and music streaming services. Sony Music Publishing (SMP) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME), on behalf of themselves and their wholly owned or controlled affiliates, said they prohibit and opt out of any text or data mining, web scraping or similar reproductions, extractions or uses of any SME and SMP content for any purposes, including in relation to training, developing or commercializing any AI system. The label, representing artists like Lil Nas X and Celine Dion, has directed over 700 companies to refrain from using its content
Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintains Warner Music Gr (NASDAQ:WMG) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $43 to $41.
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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
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, November 21, 2024, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at www.wmg.com.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2024 (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 September 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2024. 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:
Financial Highlights Strong Recorded Music Subscription Streaming Growth Underpinned by a Robust Slate and Healthy Industry Trends Continued Momentum in Music Publishing Led by Strength in Digital and PerformanceStrong Margin Expansion and Double-Digit Growth in Operating and Free Cash Flow Reflect Solid Underlying Performance and Disciplined Cost ManagementReiterating Full-Year Operating Cash Flow Conversion Guidance of 50-60% For the three months ended June 30, 2024 Total revenue decreased 1%, or increased 1% in constant currencyNet income increased 14% to $141 million versus $124 million in the prior-year quarterOperating income increased 10% to $207 million versus $189 million
NEW YORK, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2024, instead of the previously announced reporting date of August 8, 2024. The company 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call wi
NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2024, 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at www.wmg.com. About Warner Music GroupW
NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 (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 $0.17 per share on WMG's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 23, 2024. 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
Financial Highlights Solid Results Driven by Growth Across Recorded Music and Music Publishing Recorded Music Results Underpinned by an Acceleration in Subscription StreamingMusic Publishing Delivered Revenue Growth of 19%Reiterating Full-Year Operating Cash Flow Conversion Guidance of 50-60% For the three months ended March 31, 2024 Total revenue increased 7%, the same in constant currencyNet income was $96 million versus $37 million in the prior-year quarterOperating income decreased 4% to $119 million versus $124 million in the prior-year quarterAdjusted OIBDA increased 9% to $312 million, versus $286 million in the prior-year quarter, the same in constant currencyCash used in operati
NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2024, 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at www.wmg.com. About Warner Music GroupW
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 (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 $0.17 per share on WMG's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 22, 2024. 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: A
Financial Highlights Double-Digit Growth in Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA as both Recorded Music and Music Publishing Deliver Highest Quarterly Revenue in Company HistoryRecorded Music Results Bolstered by an Acceleration in Subscription and Ad-Supported StreamingMusic Publishing Momentum Continues with Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Increasing Revenue Growth Robust Operating Cash Flow Conversion of 65% of Adjusted OIBDALaunched Plan to Achieve $200 million in Annual Savings to be Reinvested into Growth Opportunities For the three months ended December 31, 2023 Total revenue increased 17%, or 16% in constant currencyNet income was $193 million versus $124 million in the prior-year quarte
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, November 21, 2024, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at www.wmg.com.
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,
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2024 (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 September 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2024. 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:
Financial Highlights Strong Recorded Music Subscription Streaming Growth Underpinned by a Robust Slate and Healthy Industry Trends Continued Momentum in Music Publishing Led by Strength in Digital and PerformanceStrong Margin Expansion and Double-Digit Growth in Operating and Free Cash Flow Reflect Solid Underlying Performance and Disciplined Cost ManagementReiterating Full-Year Operating Cash Flow Conversion Guidance of 50-60% For the three months ended June 30, 2024 Total revenue decreased 1%, or increased 1% in constant currencyNet income increased 14% to $141 million versus $124 million in the prior-year quarterOperating income increased 10% to $207 million versus $189 million
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, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2024, instead of the previously announced reporting date of August 8, 2024. The company 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call wi
NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2024, 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 the dial-in number along with your personalized pin needed 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 at www.wmg.com. The replay of the conference call will also be available via the webcast at www.wmg.com. About Warner Music GroupW
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
NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warner Music Group Corp. ("Warner Music Group" or "WMG") announced today that Bryan Castellani, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 21st, at 10:50 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations homepage of Warner Music Group's website (https://investors.wmg.com/events-and-presentations/upcoming-events). A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past Events section of Warner Music Group's Investor Relati