Warner Music Group Corp. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) reported fiscal Q4 and full-year results for the period ended September 30, 2025, with Q4 revenue of $1.868B (+15% YoY; +13% constant currency) and Adjusted OIBDA of $405M (+15%). Q4 net income was $109M vs. $48M prior year. Full-year revenue was $6.707B (+4%) with Adjusted OIBDA of $1.443B (+1%) and net income of $370M (-23%). Cash from operations decreased to $231M in Q4 and to $678M for the year. Net debt rose to $3.833B. Company expects cost savings to drive 150–200 bps of margin improvement in 2026.

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) and Udio announced a settlement that resolves their copyright infringement litigation and establishes a licensing framework to build Udio's licensed AI music creation service, targeted to launch in 2026.

The agreement covers WMG's recorded music and publishing businesses, commits to authorized use of music, and aims to create new revenue streams while ensuring artists and songwriters are credited and paid. Udio will transition from its current closed system to fully licensed applications and roll out expanded protections ahead of launch.

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) and Stability AI announced a collaboration on November 19, 2025 to develop responsible, professional-grade AI tools for music creation.

The initiative will focus on ethically trained models, artist-first design, protecting creators' rights, and exploring new revenue pathways while working directly with artists to shape tool design.

Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2025.

Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and hold an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Investors must register to obtain unique dial‑in details and a PIN; callers are advised to join 10 minutes early. Participants who do not plan to ask questions are encouraged to use the webcast. A replay will be available on the company investor website at investors.wmg.com.

Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG) reported fiscal Q3 2025 results with total revenue increasing 9% to $1.69 billion. The company experienced revenue reacceleration across both Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments, with Recorded Music revenue up 8% to $1.35 billion and Music Publishing revenue growing 10% to $336 million.

The quarter saw streaming revenue growth of 4%, with Recorded Music streaming up 3.7% and Music Publishing streaming increasing 5.2%. However, the company reported a net loss of $16 million compared to net income of $141 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to restructuring charges and currency exchange impacts.

Key metrics include Adjusted OIBDA growth of 18% to $373 million and margin expansion to 22.1%. Operating income decreased 18% to $169 million, while cash provided by operating activities declined to $46 million from $188 million year-over-year.

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) has appointed Lo Ting-Fai (Lofai) as President of Warner Music APAC, effective August 11, 2025. Based in Hong Kong, Lofai will report directly to CEO Robert Kyncl and oversee all recorded music territory heads across the Asia-Pacific region.

Lofai joins WMG from PCCW, where he served as CEO of MakerVille and COO of Viu. His diverse background includes roles as Creative Director for Apple Asia Pacific, creative positions at major advertising agencies, and songwriting under the pseudonym "Yu Ri". The appointment aligns with WMG's strategic focus on expanding its presence in the APAC region and developing Asian artists for the global stage.

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) has appointed Alejandro Duque as President of ADA, the company's independent distribution and label services arm, while maintaining his current role as President of Warner Music Latin America.

Duque, who has led Warner Music Latin America since 2021, will continue to be based in Miami and report to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl. Under his leadership, he has successfully promoted artists like Blessd, Danny Ocean, and Myke Towers, while strengthening WMG's ties with the independent music community.

With over 20 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Universal Music, Duque will focus on expanding ADA's distribution business and enhancing its brand through service excellence, flexible deal-making, and technological innovation.

Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG) has scheduled its third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The financial results will cover the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Participants can access the call by registering online to receive unique dial-in details and a PIN. The company recommends joining 10 minutes before the start time. A webcast option is available for those not planning to ask questions, and a replay will be accessible through the investor relations website at investors.wmg.com.