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Universal Music Group (0UMG) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 26, 2026
During Market Hours (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.2
Last Year’s EPS
0.36
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
UMG reported strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by successful artist achievements and strategic international expansions. The company is at the forefront of innovation with new AI and streaming agreements, despite facing challenges in monetizing short-form video content.
Company Guidance
During Universal Music Group's third-quarter earnings call, CEO Lucian Grainge highlighted a 10% revenue growth and a 12% increase in adjusted EBITDA, both in constant currency, as part of the company's continued strong financial performance. Grainge detailed strategic initiatives, such as UMG's expansion into high-potential markets and collaborations with partners to leverage generative AI technology for artists and fans. The call also celebrated significant achievements, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking album sales and the historic chart success of the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. CFO Matt Ellis reported a 10.2% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to EUR 3.02 billion and a 22% adjusted EBITDA margin. Recorded music revenue grew 8.3%, driven by strong performances from artists like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. Music publishing revenue rose 13.6%, while merchandising revenue increased 15%. UMG's strategic realignment and cost savings initiatives contributed to a 40-basis-point margin expansion. The company anticipates further monetization benefits from its Streaming 2.0 initiatives and plans to capture growth through new AI-driven products and expanded geographical presence.
Strong Revenue and EBITDA Growth
UMG reported a 10% revenue growth and a 12% adjusted EBITDA growth for Q3 2025, both in constant currency.
Successful Artist Achievements
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' broke records with over 4 million U.S. and 5.5 million global album equivalent sales.
Expanding International Presence
UMG increased its stake in Japan's A-Sketch and entered strategic partnerships in India and Vietnam, expanding its global reach.
Innovative AI and Streaming Agreements
UMG concluded major Streaming 2.0 agreements with YouTube and announced a groundbreaking partnership with Udio for AI-driven music services.
Physical and Merchandising Revenue Growth
UMG's physical revenue grew 23% and merchandising revenue increased 15%, driven by strong demand for artist products.

Universal Music Group (GB:0UMG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

GB:0UMG Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Feb 26, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.20 / -
0.362
Oct 30, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.21 / 0.20
0.219-8.68% (-0.02)
Jul 31, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.19 / 0.32
0.146117.81% (+0.17)
Apr 29, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.22 / 0.23
0.25-7.60% (-0.02)
Mar 06, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.21 / 0.36
0.18101.11% (+0.18)
Oct 31, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.22 / 0.22
0.2018.96% (+0.02)
Jul 24, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.19 / 0.15
0.21-30.48% (-0.06)
May 02, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.21 / 0.25
0.1931.58% (+0.06)
Feb 28, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.25 / 0.18
0.12840.62% (+0.05)
Oct 26, 2023
2023 (Q3)
0.20 / 0.20
0.195.79% (+0.01)
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Missed

GB:0UMG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2025
€22.91€22.99+0.37%
Jul 31, 2025
€25.22€25.14-0.32%
Apr 29, 2025
€24.58€24.44-0.56%
Mar 06, 2025
€25.32€25.49+0.66%
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Universal Music Group (GB:0UMG) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 26, 2026, During Market Hours (Confirmed).
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            GB:0UMG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.2.

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