Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) Stock Price & Analysis
Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) — price $7.98 (+0.76%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $29.3B.
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Universal Music Group N.V. · UNVGY · Communication Services · Entertainment
Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG) functions as a leading global entity in the music industry, with operations spanning three core divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other.
Price as of Oct 2, 2026
Key Statistics
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Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $7.98 | |
| Change on the day | +0.76% | |
| 52-week range | $7.86 – $16.60 | |
| Market capitalisation | $29.3B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 81.41 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 20.0K | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.78 | |
| Dividends per share (last 12 months) | $0.30 | |
| Dividend yield (last 12 months) | 3.78% |
Price & events
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Events behind the price
- · Earnings results
- · Earnings call · management outlook
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Upcoming events
Management outlook
And therefore, I am proud to say that we are now the second largest operator in this fast-growing space and we are seeing extremely encouraging momentum Downtown's contribution to our revenue this quarter is just the beginning, and we expect it to create increasing strategic financial value with opportunities for greater efficiencies moving forward.
Sir Lucian Grainge · Statement from
We are making some structural changes to our merchandising operations, which we believe will produce improved performance over time and we expect 2027 to show improvement over 2026.
Matthew D. Ellis · Statement from
Chronological order, not a duration scale. Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations can change.
Source recordsOther perspectives
Council score for Universal Music Group (UNVGY): perspectives
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Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical
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What is Universal Music Group (UNVGY), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG) functions as a leading global entity in the music industry, with operations spanning three core divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) is classified as Communication Services / Entertainment. SEC filing business address: 383 Madison Avenue, Floor 11, NEW York, NY, 10179. It employs 10,595 people and is led by Sir Lucian Grainge. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $7.11B and net income of $255M. The market values it at $29.3B.
What do the latest results show for Universal Music Group (UNVGY)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $7.11B.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $7.73B Apr 27, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $3.46B Apr 27, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Apr 27, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $7.73B | $3.46B | $0.0321 | Not available |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $6.92B | $2.92B | $0.4533 | Not available |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $6.53B | $3.10B | $0.3300 | Not available |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $5.94B | $3.29B | $0.2634 | Not available |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $7.11B | $255M | $0.07 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $7.40B | $113M | $0.03 (diluted) |
| Q2 FY2025 | $6.62B | $1.61B | $0.43 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2024 | $7.10B | $1.32B | $0.36 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Universal Music Group (UNVGY)?
Short answer
The distress and quality screens read Altman Z 0.72 · Piotroski F 6. Trailing ratios: ROE 7.9% · ROA 1.8% · current ratio 0.61 · earnings yield 1.2% · free-cash-flow yield 5.7%.
Data-derived red flags
- Financial-distress signal — its Altman Z-Score of 0.72 sits in the distress zone (elevated bankruptcy risk).
- Rich valuation — a P/E of 81.41 runs well above the Communication Services sector’s ~17.40x, leaving little room for a miss.
What has been published about Universal Music Group (UNVGY)?
- UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND ELEVENLABS ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC AGREEMENT, BEGINNING WITH A NEW LICENSED AI MUSIC CREATION PLATFORM
- UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S SUDDEN MOVE FROM QUALITY GROWTH STOCK TO FALLEN ANGEL
- Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Start of its Additional Share Buyback Program of €250 Million
Universal Music Group Communication Services Stock: Key Questions Answered
These answers are editorial: 1 of these 8 answers is drawn from the UNVGY research dossier (written Jun 15, 2026 by gemini-2.5-flash); the other 7 are question templates that restate figures shown above. Figures in this section are not part of the source register.
Is UNVGY a good stock to buy?
Stock Expert AI does not rate UNVGY buy, sell or hold. Universal Music Group N.V. has no MoonshotScore yet; read the financial checkup, analyst consensus and risks directly. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.
What is the UNVGY stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) is $7.98, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What are Universal Music Group N.V.'s primary revenue streams?
Universal Music Group N.V. generates revenue through three core segments. The Recorded Music division earns income from the sale and licensing of sound recordings across various formats, including physical sales, digital downloads, and, most significantly, streaming royalties. This segment also benefits from live events, brand sponsorships, and film/TV projects.
What are the key factors to evaluate for UNVGY?
Evaluate UNVGY on fundamentals, analyst consensus, and risk factors. P/E: 81.41x. Catalog Monetization and IP Leverage: UMG possesses one of the largest and most valuable music catalogs globally, comprising both master recordings and publishing rights. Not financial advice.
How frequently does UNVGY data refresh on this page?
UNVGY's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.
What has driven UNVGY's recent stock price performance?
Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. Notable catalyst: Vast and valuable catalog of sound recordings and musical compositions. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.
Should investors consider UNVGY overvalued or undervalued right now?
Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) trades at 81.41x earnings. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.
How do I research UNVGY before investing?
Before investing in Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY), research these four areas: (1) the company's revenue model and competitive position (see Company Overview), (2) financial health through revenue growth, margins, and cash flow (see MoonshotScore), (3) analyst consensus ratings and price targets (see Analyst tab), and (4) specific risk factors that could impact the stock (see Risk Factors section).
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Sir Lucian Grainge (Jul 30, 2026): And therefore, I am proud to say that we are now the second largest operator in this fast-growing space and we are seeing extremely encouraging momentum Downtown's contribution to our revenue this quarter is just the beginning, and we expect it to create increasing strategic financial value with opportunities for greater efficiencies moving forward. Matthew D. Ellis (Jul 30, 2026): We are making some structural changes to our merchandising operations, which we believe will produce improved performance over time and we expect 2027 to show improvement over 2026. Matthew D. Ellis (Jul 30, 2026): For fiscal year 2026, response to shareholder feedback, we revised our free cash flow definition to better represent the cash that is available for strategic investments and capital return. Matthew D. Ellis (Jul 30, 2026): As usual, we expect free cash flow in the second half of the year to be stronger than the first half. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | 383 Madison Avenue, Floor 11, NEW York, NY, 10179 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "S-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, 1217 EW, NL". The FMP company description names Hilversum as the headquarters; this page uses the address in this row. |
FMP — 26 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
px.last | Latest provided price | $7.98 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T17:14:32.923Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | +0.76% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $29.3B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:00.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-04T17:14:31.985Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
id.business_summary | Business description (FMP excerpt) | Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG) functions as a leading global entity in the music industry, with operations spanning three core divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile — Deterministic excerpt derived from id.description; source and date describe the input fact, not a new provider observation | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | +$0.06 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 81.41 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 20.0K | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.78 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.sector | Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Communication Services / Entertainment | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.employees | Employees | 10,595 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Sir Lucian Grainge | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $7.11B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
fin.q_income | Net income, Q2 FY2026 | $255M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-27.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-04-27 | $7.73B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-27.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-27 | $3.46B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-27.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-04-27 | $0.0321 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-07-28.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-07-28 | $6.92B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-07-28.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-07-28 | $2.92B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-07-28.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-07-28 | $0.4533 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-04-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-04-30 | $6.53B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-04-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-04-30 | $3.10B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-04-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-04-30 | $0.3300 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2024-10-31.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2024-10-31 | $5.94B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2024-10-31.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2024-10-31 | $3.29B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2024-10-31.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2024-10-31 | $0.2634 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed |
UNRECORDED — 3 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
px.range52 | 52-week range | $7.86 – $16.60 | UNRECORDED | Stored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-03 | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 0.72 · Piotroski F 6 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 | |
fin.ratios | Return and yield ratios (trailing twelve months) | ROE 7.9% · ROA 1.8% · current ratio 0.61 · earnings yield 1.2% · free-cash-flow yield 5.7% | — | UNRECORDED | Stored key metrics — Date unknown |
COMPUTED — 3 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
div.ttm_per_share | Dividends per share, last 12 months (split-adjusted) | $0.30 | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history — Sum of 2 split-adjusted declared dividends with an ex-date in the 365 days to 2026-10-05, per current share. Ex-dates are not payment dates; special dividends are included. Not a declared annual rate. | |
div.ttm_yield | Dividend yield, last 12 months | 3.78% | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history and quote — Split-adjusted dividends with ex-dates in the trailing 365-day window divided by the packet price, on the same current-share basis. Price date follows the quote, latest price bar or packet-build day when unstamped. Not a forecast or declared annual rate. | |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-27.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($7.73B) with the recorded estimate ($3.46B) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
Fact-family notes
- Earnings-history note. Source series as of 2026-04-27. Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined. Applies to Fact IDs:
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