Warner Music Group (WMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$35.26 -0.31 (-0.87%)

Closing price 02/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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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

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
1.57% 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 1.57% from the current price of $35.26.

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WMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	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)	4 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	$36.00	$36.25
Forecasted Upside	1.57% Upside	17.51% Upside	13.03% Upside	5.44% 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	1.57% Upside	2,019.26% Upside	14.36% 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 Saturday, February 15, 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 stock recently traded at $32.23, reflecting a 1.0% increase, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Warner Music Group Corp. has seen a significant increase in short interest, rising by 32.8% to 8,010,000 shares, which may suggest that investors are anticipating a price increase.
Institutional ownership is high at 96.88%, indicating strong confidence from large investors, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
Analysts have a generally favorable outlook, with an average target price of $35.31, suggesting potential upside from the current trading price.
The company reported a revenue increase of 2.8% year-over-year, demonstrating growth in its business operations despite missing earnings expectations.

Warner Music Group
Bear Case

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

The company missed earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, which could raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
Warner Music Group Corp. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.95, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
Recent insider selling, including a director selling 35,000 shares, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Despite a positive revenue report, the net margin of 6.77% suggests that profitability may be under pressure, which could affect future earnings.
Some analysts have downgraded their price targets, indicating mixed sentiments about the stock's future performance.

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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMG shares.
: According to analysts, Warner Music Group's stock has a predicted upside of 1.57% 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, Loop Capital, 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