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Warner Music Group (WMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$28.64 +0.61 (+2.16%)
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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
6
Buy
9

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Warner Music Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for WMG.

Consensus Price Target

$35.47
23.83% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Music Group, the average price target is $35.47. 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 23.83% from the current price of $28.65.
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WMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
1 Month Ago
3/24/24 to 3/24/25
3 Months Ago
1/24/24 to 1/23/25
1 Year Ago
4/24/23 to 4/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$35.47$35.81$35.31$36.88
Forecasted Upside23.83% Upside10.77% Upside17.51% Upside14.76% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

WMG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
2.41
2.61
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.83% Upside155.28% Upside23.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/21/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Swinburne
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$37.00 ➝ $32.00+9.89%
3/28/2025FBN Securities
2 of 5 stars
Matthew Thornton
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Initiated CoverageSector Perform$35.00+8.49%
2/14/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Jason Bazinet
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $42.00+19.62%
2/7/2025Guggenheim
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Michael Morris
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $40.00+24.27%
1/30/2025Macquarie
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T. Nollen
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $30.00-6.92%
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 Friday, April 18, 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 reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.45, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Warner Music Group Corp. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.44%, providing investors with a steady income stream from their investments.
  • Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of around $35.76, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "buy" rating from Citigroup with a price target increase to $42.00, reflect positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The company operates in multiple segments, including Recorded Music and Music Publishing, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk.

Warner Music Group
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive earnings, the company's net margin of 8.07% may indicate limited profitability compared to industry peers, which could be a concern for investors seeking higher returns.
  • Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations in target prices, with some analysts reducing their price objectives, which may signal uncertainty in the market.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 73.47%, there may be concerns about the sustainability of the dividend if earnings do not continue to grow.
  • High institutional ownership (96.88%) could lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions, impacting stock price stability.

WMG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Warner Music Group is $35.47, with a high forecast of $44.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Music Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WMG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WMG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Warner Music Group's stock has a predicted upside of 23.83% 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, FBN Securities, Guggenheim, Macquarie, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NASDAQ:WMG) was last updated on 4/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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