UMGNF Stock Chart & Stats
$17.36
$0.34(1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$17.36
$0.34(1.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.21 - $28.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.42K
Average Volume (3M)119.88K
Market Cap
$33.58B
Enterprise Value$38.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$485.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)92.9
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding1,838,527,000
10 Day Avg. Volume21,529
30 Day Avg. Volume119,877
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.01
Price to Book (P/B)8.97
Price to Sales (P/S)3.26
P/FCF Ratio25.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.67Price Target Upside53.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Revenue GrowthSustained revenue expansion across several years indicates resilient demand for UMG’s repertoire and rights-based services. Continued growth provides operating scale, supports investment in artists and catalogs, and strengthens the company’s ability to compound monetization across global platforms.
Streaming Pricing And Platform StrengthExpanded Streaming 2.0 agreements and successful pricing actions demonstrate UMG’s negotiating relevance with major digital platforms. These arrangements can improve monetization of a large catalog over time, while subscription growth supports recurring and increasingly digital revenue.
Strong Cash Conversion And Improved LeverageHigh free-cash-flow conversion indicates that reported earnings are translating into cash that can fund royalties, acquisitions, dividends, and buybacks. Improved debt-to-equity also provides greater financial flexibility, even as the company continues investing in growth opportunities.
Bears Say
Persistent Margin CompressionThe multi-year decline in gross margin, combined with recent EBITDA pressure excluding Downtown, suggests that revenue growth is not fully converting into operating profit. Mix changes, audiovisual and live growth, and cost inflation could keep earnings growth below sales growth.
Weak Near-term Free Cash FlowA sharp first-half cash-flow decline reduces internally generated funds available for acquisitions, advances, capital returns, and debt reduction. Management expects improvement in the second half, but unfavorable working capital timing and higher investment needs make normalization an important execution risk.
Merchandising Losses And Delayed RecoveryMerchandising is currently diluting group profitability rather than adding to it, with revenue contraction and an operating loss. The stated recovery timeframe extending into 2027 means this weakness may persist through the next several quarters and require restructuring efforts to deliver.
Universal Music Group News
UMGNF FAQ
What was Universal Music Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Music Group lowest stock price was $15.21 and its highest was $28.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Music Group’s market cap?
Universal Music Group’s market cap is $33.58B.
When is Universal Music Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Music Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Universal Music Group’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Music Group released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.188 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.229 by -$0.042.
Is Universal Music Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Music Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Music Group pay dividends?
Universal Music Group pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.34%. See more information on Universal Music Group dividends here
What is Universal Music Group’s EPS estimate?
Universal Music Group’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Music Group have?
Universal Music Group has 1,838,527,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Music Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Music Group reported an EPS of $0.188 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.229. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Music Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UMGNF
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Company Description
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group N.V. stands as a leading global music entertainment corporation, organized into three primary business divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. The Recorded Music division is dedicated to discovering and cultivating recording artists, then marketing and distributing their musical works across a multitude of formats and digital platforms. This segment also engages in activities such as live event production, securing sponsorships, and contributing to film and television ventures. Through its Music Publishing arm, the company actively identifies and nurtures songwriters. It also holds and manages the intellectual property rights for musical compositions, which are licensed for use in commercial recordings, public performances, cinematic works, and advertising campaigns, among other applications. The Merchandising & Other segment focuses on manufacturing and retailing artist-branded and other proprietary products. These goods are sold through diverse channels, including fashion retail outlets, concert tours, and online stores. Additionally, this division offers comprehensive brand rights management services. UMG's extensive portfolio encompasses approximately 3 million recorded tracks and 4 million musical compositions under its ownership or administration. The company also represents around 250 artists and brands and operates roughly 50 labels that span a wide spectrum of musical genres. Founded in 2020, Universal Music Group N.V. is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.
UMGNF Company Deck
UMGNF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reported solid top-line growth, meaningful strategic progress (Streaming 2.0 deals, AI and market initiatives, completed buyback and dividend), and continued strong catalogue/artist performance. Offsetting this are tangible near-term profitability and cash-flow headwinds—margin contraction ex-Downtown, merchandising losses, higher operating and financing costs, and a sharp drop in H1 free cash flow. Management emphasized long-term strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and expectational improvements from integrations and pricing actions, but near-term execution and cash-flow normalization remain priorities.View all UMGNF earnings summariesUMGNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Insiders
7.95% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
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