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Warner Music Group (WMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$32.91 +0.80 (+2.49%)
Closing price 03/14/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$32.44 -0.47 (-1.44%)
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Warner Music Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
4
Buy
10

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Warner Music Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for WMG.

Consensus Price Target

$35.81
8.82% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Music Group, the average price target is $35.81. The highest price target for WMG is $44.00, while the lowest price target for WMG is $23.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.82% from the current price of $32.91.
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WMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/16/24 to 3/16/25
1 Month Ago
2/15/24 to 2/14/25
3 Months Ago
12/17/23 to 12/16/24
1 Year Ago
3/17/23 to 3/16/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$35.81$35.81$35.67$36.25
Forecasted Upside8.82% Upside-1.34% Downside9.37% Upside10.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy
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WMG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WMG Price Targets by Month

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Warner Music Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWarner Music GroupConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.60
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.82% Upside1,719.99% Upside19.61% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/14/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Jason Bazinet
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $42.00+19.62%
2/7/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
Michael Morris
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $40.00+24.27%
1/30/2025Macquarie
1 of 5 stars
T. Nollen
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $30.00-6.92%
1/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Benjamin Swinburne
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $37.00+25.72%
1/10/2025UBS Group
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Batya Levi
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $41.00+39.93%
1/9/2025Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $35.00+19.45%
11/25/2024Loop Capital
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$38.00 ➝ $35.00+9.89%
11/22/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$41.00 ➝ $40.00+25.39%
11/22/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$32.00 ➝ $31.00-0.58%
10/4/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$33.00 ➝ $30.00-5.84%
9/12/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $44.00+54.01%
8/13/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $36.00+30.86%
8/8/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$37.00 ➝ $34.00+20.31%
7/12/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Brisco
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$37.00+22.76%
7/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $38.00+28.77%
7/10/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell$21.00 ➝ $23.00-24.19%
9/21/2023Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$37.00+21.67%
8/9/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $40.00+20.96%
7/25/2023TD Cowen
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$38.00+24.51%
6/2/2023Atlantic Securities
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$39.00 ➝ $26.00+6.60%

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Should I Buy Warner Music Group Stock? WMG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Warner Music Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Warner Music Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Warner Music Group Corp.:

  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $0.72 and a dividend yield of 2.07%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Warner Music Group Corp. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with an average price target of $35.81, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Institutional ownership is strong, with 96.88% of the stock held by institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows that executives are still holding significant shares, which can be a positive signal about the company's future performance.
  • The stock price is currently around $36.49, which is within a reasonable range compared to analysts' price targets, making it an attractive entry point for new investors.

Warner Music Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Warner Music Group Corp. for these reasons:

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 73.47%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Some analysts have issued "hold" ratings, suggesting that the stock may not be a strong buy at its current price, indicating potential stagnation in growth.
  • Recent insider sales, including a notable sale by an executive vice president, could raise concerns about the confidence of insiders in the company's future performance.
  • There are two analysts who have rated the stock with a sell rating, which could indicate potential risks or challenges ahead for the company.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, and while it has strong institutional backing, market volatility could impact its performance negatively.

WMG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Warner Music Group is $35.81, with a high forecast of $44.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Music Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMG shares.

According to analysts, Warner Music Group's stock has a predicted upside of 8.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Warner Music Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Warner Music Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Warner Music Group less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Warner Music Group is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how WMG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:WMG) was last updated on 3/16/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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