Warner Music Group Posts Strong Fiscal Q2 Streaming Growth

Warner Music Group ( (WMG) ) just unveiled an update.

Warner Music Group Corp., a major player in recorded music and music publishing, reported strong fiscal second-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by double-digit revenue growth and robust margin expansion driven by streaming and operational efficiencies. The Board also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on June 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2026.

For the quarter, total revenue rose 17% year over year to $1.73 billion, with net income jumping to $181 million from $36 million and earnings per share climbing to $0.35 from $0.07, supported by strong streaming growth and catalog acquisitions. Operating income increased 57% to $264 million and adjusted OIBDA grew 31% to $397 million, as management cited benefits from restructuring-driven cost savings, an accelerating streaming business, and the company’s strategic transformation aimed at sustaining growth, margin expansion, and cash flow productivity.

Digital and streaming revenue remained the main growth engine, with total streaming revenue up 17.1% and particularly strong gains in music publishing streaming, offsetting headwinds from the prior BMG distribution termination and one-off settlement effects. Free cash flow and operating cash flow improved sharply, reflecting stronger profitability and disciplined cost management, reinforcing Warner Music Group’s positioning to deliver long-term value to artists, songwriters, and shareholders within a highly competitive, streaming-led industry landscape.

The most recent analyst rating on (WMG) stock is a Buy with a $40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Warner Music Group stock, see the WMG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WMG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WMG is a Neutral.

WMG scores as a moderate opportunity: strong recent earnings-call momentum (material margin and cash-flow improvement with clear strategic initiatives) is offset by elevated balance-sheet leverage and a weak technical setup with the stock trading below key moving averages. Valuation and dividend are supportive but not meaningfully cheap enough to outweigh leverage and trend risks.

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More about Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group Corp. is a global music entertainment company operating across recorded music and music publishing, generating revenue from streaming, digital downloads, physical formats, artist services, and licensing. The group focuses on growing its share in the digital music market, increasing the value of music through streaming economics, and driving efficiency via cost savings and disciplined capital allocation.

Average Trading Volume: 2,239,227

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $15.85B

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