- ISIN
- US9345502036
- CUSIP
- 934550203
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- IPO Date
- Jun 3, 2020
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.16
- PE Ratio
- 23.69
- PEG Ratio
- 2.07
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $7.13B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $3.17B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.12B
- Year Range
- $23.34 - $35.42
- Target Price
- $35.50
- ROA (TTM)
- 4.26%
- ROE (TTM)
- 61.25%
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Performance
WMG Performance Chart
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is down 9.4% since the beginning of the year. At $27 per share, WMG is trading 22.4% below its 52-week high of $35. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WMG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $877.
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Returns By Period
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has returned -9.36% so far this year and 6.32% over the past 12 months.
Warner Music Group Corp.
- 1D
- -2.48%
- 1M
- -20.45%
- YTD
- -9.36%
- 6M
- -7.12%
- 1Y
- 6.32%
- 3Y*
- 4.11%
- 5Y*
- -2.60%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
WMG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 3, 2020, WMG's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +32.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, WMG closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 22, 2022 with a return of +15.2%, while the worst single day was May 9, 2023 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.25% | -3.98% | -10.70% | 10.69% | 12.18% | -12.90% | -9.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.58% | 6.52% | -6.97% | -2.87% | -12.97% | 3.50% | 7.42% | 14.65% | 2.13% | -6.17% | -11.08% | 8.60% | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 1.96% | -3.82% | -5.47% | -0.06% | -9.27% | 2.92% | -2.09% | -4.07% | 9.40% | 2.11% | 2.30% | -4.67% | -11.48% |
| 2023 | 4.08% | -13.00% | 5.74% | -8.69% | -19.25% | 6.71% | 20.93% | 6.10% | -5.71% | -0.32% | 6.35% | 8.09% | 4.44% |
| 2022 | -1.57% | -14.43% | 4.50% | -21.35% | 0.23% | -17.95% | 23.15% | -10.26% | -13.30% | 12.11% | 32.48% | 2.19% | -17.21% |
| 2021 | -7.63% | 1.42% | -3.21% | 10.57% | -5.13% | 0.42% | 4.86% | 0.97% | 12.47% | 15.79% | -12.14% | -0.35% | 15.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Warner Music Group Corp. has an annualized alpha of -4.39%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2020.
- This stock participated in 137.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -4.39%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.15
- Upside Capture
- 84.00%
- Downside Capture
- 137.42%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WMG ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WMG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.21 | 2.78 | -2.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.51 | 12.44 | -11.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Warner Music Group Corp. provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.76 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.76 | $0.74 | $0.70 | $0.66 | $0.62 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 2.77% | 2.41% | 2.26% | 1.84% | 1.77% | 1.25% | 0.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Warner Music Group Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.38 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Warner Music Group Corp. has a dividend yield of 2.77%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Warner Music Group Corp. has a payout ratio of 65.04%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Warner Music Group Corp. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Warner Music Group Corp.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Warner Music Group Corp. was 54.04%, occurring on Oct 10, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Warner Music Group Corp. drawdown is 38.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -54.04%Oct 2022 | 11mo 16d | — | 4y 7moOct 2021 - now |
2020 correction2020 | -19.83%Nov 2020 | 4mo 13d | 1mo 7d | 5mo 20dJun 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2021 correction2021 | -17.91%Mar 2021 | 1mo 10d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 15dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -14.36%May 2021 | 15d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 13dApr 2021 - Sep 2021 |
2021 pullback2021 | -9.42%Jan 2021 | 3d | 13d | 16dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WMG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.04% | -56.78% | +2.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.04% | -9.10% | -20.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -33.06% | -18.90% | -14.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -54.04% | -25.43% | -28.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -38.48% | -1.80% | -36.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.06% | -10.71% | -16.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.43% | 2.03% | +10.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Warner Music Group Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Warner Music Group Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WMG, comparing it with other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, WMG has a P/E ratio of 23.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WMG compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. WMG currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WMG relative to other companies in the Entertainment industry. Currently, WMG has a P/S ratio of 1.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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