Warner Music Group Corp (NASDAQ: WMG) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 29.98x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for WMG is at 1.33. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 rating it as “overweight,” 6 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for WMG is 136.01M, and currently, shorts hold a 3.99% of that float. The average trading volume for WMG on April 25, 2025 was 2.03M shares.
WMG) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Warner Music Group Corp (NASDAQ: WMG) has increased by 2.13 when compared to last closing price of 28.61. Despite this, the company has experienced a 2.20% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2025-04-22 that ‘5 Junction’ imprint focused on breaking American artists of South Asian heritage and talent from the Subcontinent in the U.S. NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) and entrepreneurial powerhouse Anjula Acharia are partnering to launch 5 Junction, a new JV label focused on discovering and nurturing U.S.-based artists of South Asian heritage, as well as amplifying the success of WMG’s existing artists from South Asia and its diaspora. 5 Junction will collaborate closely with LA-based Warner Records, led by Tom Corson [Co-Chairman and COO] and Aaron Bay-Schuck [Co-Chairman and CEO].
WMG’s Market Performance
WMG’s stock has risen by 2.20% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -10.06% and a quarterly drop of -2.76%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.76% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.39% for Warner Music Group Corp The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -1.37% for WMG stock, with a simple moving average of -6.30% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of WMG
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for WMG stocks, with Morgan Stanley repeating the rating for WMG by listing it as a “Equal-Weight.” The predicted price for WMG in the upcoming period, according to Morgan Stanley is $32 based on the research report published on April 21, 2025 of the current year 2025.
FBN Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see WMG reach a price target of $35. The rating they have provided for WMG stocks is “Sector Perform” according to the report published on March 28th, 2025.
Citigroup gave a rating of “Buy” to WMG, setting the target price at $42 in the report published on February 14th of the current year.
WMG Trading at -9.14% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought WMG to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -20.25% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.39%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.76%, as shares sank -11.05% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -13.27% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, WMG rose by +2.20%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -4.26% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $29.63. In addition, Warner Music Group Corp saw -5.74% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at WMG starting from Matusch Timothy, who sale 1,000 shares at the price of $31.43 back on Apr 02 ’25. After this action, Matusch Timothy now owns 87,649 shares of Warner Music Group Corp, valued at $31,430 using the latest closing price.
Matusch Timothy, the Officer of Warner Music Group Corp, proposed sale 1,000 shares at $31.43 during a trade that took place back on Apr 02 ’25, which means that Matusch Timothy is holding shares at $31,430 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for WMG
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.13 for the present operating margin
- 0.46 for the gross margin
The net margin for Warner Music Group Corp stands at 0.08. The total capital return value is set at 0.16. Equity return is now at value 100.20, with 5.57 for asset returns.
Based on Warner Music Group Corp (WMG), the company’s capital structure generated 0.89 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.19. The debt to equity ratio resting at 7.75. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 5.09.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.09 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.47. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.94. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.28for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.69. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.69.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Warner Music Group Corp (WMG) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
