Warner Music Group (WMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$33.22 -0.48 (-1.42%)

Closing price 03/3/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$33.24 +0.02 (+0.07%)

As of 03/3/2025 07:48 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

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
7.80% 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 7.80% from the current price of $33.22.

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WMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	1 Month Ago 2/3/24 to 2/2/25	3 Months Ago 12/5/23 to 12/4/24	1 Year Ago 3/5/23 to 3/4/24
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)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$35.31	$35.67	$36.25
Forecasted Upside	7.80% Upside	11.05% Upside	11.67% Upside	2.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	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.

WMG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Warner Music Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Warner Music Group	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.60	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.80% Upside	1,513.93% Upside	16.00% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WMG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/14/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Jason Bazinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$34.00 ➝ $42.00	+19.62%
2/7/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	Michael Morris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $40.00	+24.27%
1/30/2025	Macquarie 1 of 5 stars	T. Nollen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$30.00 ➝ $30.00	-6.92%
1/13/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Swinburne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+25.72%
1/10/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Batya Levi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$43.00 ➝ $41.00	+39.93%
1/9/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	+19.45%
11/25/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$38.00 ➝ $35.00	+9.89%
11/22/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$41.00 ➝ $40.00	+25.39%
11/22/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$32.00 ➝ $31.00	-0.58%
10/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$33.00 ➝ $30.00	-5.84%
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9/12/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	I. Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$52.00 ➝ $44.00	+54.01%
8/13/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$42.00 ➝ $36.00	+30.86%
8/8/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$37.00 ➝ $34.00	+20.31%
7/12/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Brisco Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$37.00	+22.76%
7/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$43.00 ➝ $38.00	+28.77%
7/10/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell	$21.00 ➝ $23.00	-24.19%
9/21/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$37.00	+21.67%
8/9/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$35.00 ➝ $40.00	+20.96%
7/25/2023	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$38.00	+24.51%
6/2/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ 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 Monday, March 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Warner Music Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Warner Music Group
Bull Case

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

The company reported earnings per share of $0.45, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.34, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
Warner Music Group Corp. has a high return on equity of 79.01%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
The current stock price is approximately $36.49, which is near its twelve-month high of $36.64, indicating strong market confidence in the company's value.
The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 2.14%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
With a net margin of 8.07%, Warner Music Group Corp. demonstrates its ability to convert revenue into profit, which is a positive indicator for long-term sustainability.

Warner Music Group
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling a total of 64,333 shares valued at over $2 million in the last three months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
The company's dividend payout ratio is 73.47%, which is relatively high and may limit the funds available for reinvestment into growth opportunities.
Recent insider transactions indicate a decrease in ownership stakes, with one director reducing their holdings by 29.26%, potentially reflecting concerns about the company's future prospects.
Despite strong earnings, the stock's performance may be influenced by broader market conditions and competition in the music entertainment industry, which can be unpredictable.
The company operates in a highly competitive environment, and any shifts in consumer preferences or technological advancements could impact its market position and profitability.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Music Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMG shares.
: According to analysts, Warner Music Group's stock has a predicted upside of 7.80% 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.

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Warner Music Group (WMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target