WMG Earnings

WMG reported its earnings on 2026-02-05, showcasing a revenue of 1.84B against an estimate of 1.77B, resulting in a 3.95% surprise. The EPS was 0.33, surpassing the expected 0.4 by -17.5% . The stock experienced a 3.05% price change on the earnings day and a 0% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following WMG's earnings announcement on 2026-02-05, the stock price moved by 3.05% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a % change. Historically, WMG's stock price tends to shift by an average of +1.92% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and +1.60% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2026/Q2, analysts estimate WMG’s annual revenue to reach 1.59B, while the EPS is projected at 0.31. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates revised Revenue Revise Downward by -1.27% and EPS estimates Revise Upward by 1.29% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company’s performance.

The correlation between WMG's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock’s fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2026 were Revise Downward by -1.27%, while EPS estimates moved Revise Upward by 1.29% . This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, WMG's stock price typically moves by +1.92% in the 10 days before its earnings and +1.60% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2026/Q2 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 0.31 and revenue of 1.59B.

The earnings call highlights strong financial performance with significant revenue and cash flow growth. The company's strategic focus on AI licensing deals and market share improvement, coupled with sustained music publishing growth, indicates a positive outlook. The Q&A session reinforced optimism with material financial impacts from AI deals and ongoing market share gains. Despite some lack of detail on economic terms, the overall sentiment is positive, driven by strategic initiatives and robust financial metrics. The absence of market cap details suggests a moderate positive reaction.