Universal Music Group NV (UMG)

Currency in EUR
15.10
+0.40(+2.72%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
15.0215.34
52 wk Range
14.1725.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
14.7
Open
15.1
Day's Range
15.02-15.34
52 wk Range
14.17-25.46
Volume
1.82M
Average Volume (3m)
3.26M
1-Year Change
-39.0303%
Book Value / Share
2
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Price Target
22.41
Upside
+48.41%
Members' Sentiments
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Universal Music Group NV News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
8 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 22.41
(+48.41% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy25.00+65.34%31.00MaintainAug 04, 2026
Barclays
Hold22.50+48.81%25.00MaintainAug 03, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy39.00+157.94%48.10MaintainJul 31, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold19.00+25.66%-New CoverageJul 20, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy48.10+218.12%41.00MaintainMay 15, 2026

Universal Music Group NV Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Universal Music Group Q2 2026 revenue rose 13.3% YoY to €3.3B, but adjusted EBITDA grew only 1.5% to €674M as margins compressed to 21.5%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS increased 4.3% to €0.47; shares fell 2.3% to $19.35 as investors weighed margin pressure and weak cash flow against revenue growth.
  • Free cash flow dropped sharply to €24M in H1 2026 from €163M prior year due to working capital pressure and higher capex; liquidity concerns persist.
  • Management expects stronger H2 cash flow following seasonal patterns and remains on track with €250M cost savings program despite reinvestment in AI initiatives.
  • Strategic focus includes Streaming 2.0 pricing benefits, India premium window launch in August, and major releases from Ariana Grande and Sam Smith in H2 2026.
Last Updated: 07/31/2026, 01:38 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.17 / 0.20
Revenue / Forecast
3.29B / 3.26B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.18%
Dividend Yield
3.54%
Industry Median 3.67%
Annualized payout
0.52
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+6.96%
Growth Streak

UMG Income Statement

Compare UMG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
UMG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
82.4x18.9x6.9x
PEG Ratio
−0.940.250.01
Price/Book
7.3x4.1x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x1.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
36.1%50.4%28.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Universal Music Group N.V. operates as a music company worldwide. The company operates through Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other segments. Its Recorded Music segment discovers and develops recording artists, as well as licenses, markets, promotes, distributes, and sells their music across various formats and platforms; and engages in the live events, sponsorship, film, and television operations. The Music Publishing segment discovers and develops songwriters, as well as owns and administers the copyright for musical compositions used in recordings, public performances, and related uses, such as films and advertisements. Its Merchandising & Other segment produces and sells artist and other branded products through various sales channels, including fashion retail, concert touring, and online, as well as offers brand rights management services. Universal Music Group N.V. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

Employees
9636

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
393.59M21.71%5.78B
Other Institutional Investors
689.02M38.00%10.13B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
730.74M40.30%10.74B
Total
1.81B100.00%26.65B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Vivendi SE13.21%245,601,3643,609,112
Tencent Holdings Limited11.27%209,514,8223,078,820

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FAQ

What Is the Universal Music NV (UMG) Stock Price Today?

The Universal Music NV stock price today is 15.10 EUR.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Music NV Trade On?

Universal Music NV is listed and trades on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Universal Music NV?

The stock symbol for Universal Music NV is "UMG."

Does Universal Music NV Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Universal Music NV dividend yield is 3.48%.

What Is the Universal Music NV Market Cap?

As of today, Universal Music NV market cap is 26.62B EUR.

What Is Universal Music NV's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Universal Music NV EPS (TTM) is 0.18.

When Is the Next Universal Music NV Earnings Date?

Universal Music NV will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UMG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Universal Music NV Stock Split?

Universal Music NV has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Universal Music NV Have?

Universal Music NV has 9636 employees.

What is the current trading status of Universal Music NV (UMG)?

As of Aug 06, 2026, Universal Music NV (UMG) is trading at a price of 15.10 EUR, with a previous close of 14.70 EUR. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 15.02 EUR to 15.34 EUR, while its 52-week range spans from 14.17 EUR to 25.46 EUR.

What Is Universal Music NV (UMG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Universal Music NV is 22.41 EUR, with a high estimate of 39 EUR and a low estimate of 15 EUR. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +48.41% Upside potential.
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