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UNVGY US​

Universal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR(UNVGY US)

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Universal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR — Company Profile

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. The Recorded Music sector is responsible for identifying and nurturing recording artists, subsequently marketing and promoting their musical works across a wide array of formats and distribution channels. This segment also extends its activities to live entertainment events, brand endorsement deals, and engagements in film and television projects. UMG's Music Publishing division concentrates on discovering and fostering songwriters, while also administering and protecting the copyrights for musical compositions. These compositions are then licensed for use in various contexts, such as recorded tracks, public performances, cinematic productions, advertising campaigns, and similar applications. The Merchandising & Other segment is dedicated to the production and sale of artist-branded and other related products. These items are distributed through diverse retail avenues, including fashion retail, concert tours, and online marketplaces. Furthermore, this division offers services related to brand rights management. The company boasts a substantial catalog, comprising approximately 3 million sound recordings and 4 million owned or administered musical compositions. It represents around 250 artists and brands, and its portfolio includes about 50 record labels covering a broad spectrum of musical genres. Universal Music Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Exchange
UU
CEO
Sir Lucian Grainge
Headquarters
Hilversum, NY, NL
IPO Date
Nov 9, 2021
Employees
10,595
Website
www.universalmusic.com

Key Metrics

Price
$7.98
Market Cap
$29.27B
Revenue (TTM)
$12.01B
Net Income (TTM)
$1.47B
EPS (TTM)
0.40
P/E (TTM)
0.00
P/B (TTM)
6.44
Dividend Yield
2.56%
ROE (TTM)
32.41%
ROA (TTM)
8.44%
Operating Margin
16.73%
Beta
0.47

Dividends

Last Dividend
$0.16
Last Yield
0.03%

Summary

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. The Recorded Music sector is responsible for identifying and nurturing recording artists, subsequently marketing and promoting their musical works across a wide array of formats and distribution channels. This segment also extends its activities to live entertainment events, brand endorsement deals, and engagements in film and television projects. UMG's Music Publishing division concentrates on discovering and fostering songwriters, while also administering and protecting the copyrights for musical compositions. These compositions are then licensed for use in various contexts, such as recorded tracks, public performances, cinematic productions, advertising campaigns, and similar applications. The Merchandising & Other segment is dedicated to the production and sale of artist-branded and other related products. These items are distributed through diverse retail avenues, including fashion retail, concert tours, and online marketplaces. Furthermore, this division offers services related to brand rights management. The company boasts a substantial catalog, comprising approximately 3 million sound recordings and 4 million owned or administered musical compositions. It represents around 250 artists and brands, and its portfolio includes about 50 record labels covering a broad spectrum of musical genres. Universal Music Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

Website
www.universalmusic.com
Location
Hilversum, NY, NL
Phone31 88 626 1500
Employees10,595
CEOSir Lucian Grainge
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
IPO DateNov 9, 2021

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Latest Documents

SEC Filings(5)

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  • F-6EFEffective registration statement (depository shares)7 Jul
  • F-6EFEffective registration statement (depository shares)16 Jun 2023
  • F-6EFEffective registration statement (depository shares)29 Nov 2021
  • F-6EFEffective registration statement (depository shares)1 Nov 2021
  • F-6EFEffective registration statement (depository shares)25 Oct 2021

News

  • Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Weekly Transactions under and Completion of its €250 Million Share Buyback Program7 Sep
  • UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S SUDDEN MOVE FROM QUALITY GROWTH STOCK TO FALLEN ANGEL11 Aug
  • Universal Music Shares Plunge After Subscriptions, Streaming Growth Underwhelm31 Jul
  • Universal Music shares sink 23% as subscription growth slows31 Jul
  • Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript30 Jul
  • Universal Music Logs Higher Revenue on Subscriptions, Streaming Growth30 Jul

Mentions in Filings

  • … nd business development, building ventures around global talent including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Dan + Shay, and helped execute the company’s acquisitions and its partnerships with <strong>Universal Music Group</strong> and others. Mr. Manson began his career as a litigator at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from Emory Univ …
    CUMULUS MEDIA INCUniversal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·8-K - Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement·Q4 26·16 Oct
  • … , and determine the timing of action, and necessary response. Our CISO has over 20 years of experience in various roles in information technology and information security, including serving as CISO at Mattel and <strong>Universal Music Group</strong>. He holds an MBA degree and several relevant certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified in Risk and Information System Control …
    RESMED INCUniversal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·ARS - Annual report to security holders·FY26·1 Oct
  • … Solutions at T-Mobile, where he led initiatives across digital and programmatic advertising platforms from 2023 to 2024. Prior to that, he was President at Vevo LLC, a global music video platform jointly owned by <strong>Universal Music Group</strong> and Sony Music Entertainment, where he was responsible for monetization, sales strategy, and global partnerships from 2017 to 2023. Earlier in his career, from 2007 to 2013, Mr. McGurn served as Senior Vice Preside …
    Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.Universal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·S-4 - Registration statement (business combination)·Q3 26·30 Sep
  • … illment Express, ImportCDs, GamerCandy, and WowHD. Alliance connects top content creators, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Home Video, Walt Disney Studios, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, <strong>Universal Music Group</strong>, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Microsoft, Nintendo, Take-Two, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Square Enix with leading retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Wayfair, Costco, Dell, Verizon, Ko …
    ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORPUniversal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·10-K - Annual report FY 2026·FY26·10 Sep
  • … founded in 2006. Mr. Ackman previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd., as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets and as a director of <strong>Universal Music Group N.V.</strong> Mr. Ackman received a Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Harvard College. Qualifications
    Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.Universal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·DEF 14A - Definitive proxy statement·Q3 26·19 Aug
  • … ial condition. We enter into license agreements to obtain rights to stream sound recordings, including from the major record labels that hold the rights to stream a significant number of sound recordings, such as <strong>Universal Music Group</strong>, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and SX, as well as others. If we fail to obtain these licenses or if any of such licenses are terminated or suspended, the size and quality of our catalog may be materi …
    LiveOne, Inc.Universal Music Group N.V./ADR Unsponsored ADR·10-Q - Quarterly report Q1·Q1 27·14 Aug

Key Stats

Trading

Px/Chg 1D$7.98 / +0.76%
Avg Volume730.09K
Beta0.47
Mkt Cap29.27B
FD Mkt Cap31.32B

Float

Shrs Out/Float3.67B / 1.03B
Short Float0.00%
Days to Cover1.00
Stock Repurchased$0.00

Current Valuation

EV32.66B
EV/EBITDA0.00
EV/Sales0.00
P/B6.44
P/S0.00
FCF Yield4.92%
ROE32.41%
ROA8.44%
Current Ratio0.63

Dividend

Cash$0.16
Yield2.56%
Yield (TTM)2.56%

Estimates

P/E0.00
Est P/EN/A
Est EPSN/A
Est PEGN/A

Valuation

Metric5Yr AvgJun '22Jun '23Jun '24Jun '25Oct '26
PRICE-BASED RATIOS
Price / Earnings91.2741.3351.3343.7127.99291.96
Price / Sales4.514.313.884.954.934.45
Price / Book Value14.6118.0417.0718.5812.906.44
Price / Free Cash Flow31.6433.9424.4934.6944.7120.34
ENTERPRISE VALUE METRICS
Enterprise Value46,268.439,396.642,374.857,147.759,759.932,663.1
Enterprise Value / Sales4.784.634.105.145.054.97
Enterprise Value / EBITDA23.3223.9624.7425.7917.2424.87
Enterprise Value / EBIT26.7827.4525.7431.1619.5430.00

Financials

Full Financials
Millions EUR5Yr CAGR (%)Dec '21Dec '22Dec '23Dec '24Dec '25
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue9%8,504.010,340.011,108.011,834.012,013.4
Gross Income4.7%3,896.04,587.04,900.05,088.04,673.0
EBITDA10.4%1,644.01,713.02,216.03,467.02,438.8
EBIT8.8%1,435.01,646.01,834.03,058.02,010.4
Net Income13.5%886.0782.01,259.02,086.01,472.5
EPS (Diluted)12.5%0.250.220.340.560.40
BALANCE SHEET
Cash & ST Inv-38.8%585.0439.0504.0553.082.0
Total Assets9.6%12,094.011,639.013,091.017,320.017,456.0
Total Liabilities6.4%10,064.09,287.010,108.012,769.012,888.0
Total Shareholder Equity22.3%2,030.02,351.02,962.04,526.04,543.0
CASH FLOW
Net Operating Cash Flow9%1,140.01,732.01,885.01,755.01,611.8
Cap Ex2.5%-61.0-93.0-299.0-449.0-67.2
Free Cash Flow9.4%1,079.01,639.01,586.01,306.01,544.5

Enterprise Value Bridge

Millions EUR23 Oct '26
Price (As of 23 Oct '26)8.88
Basic Shares3,667.93
Market Cap32,552.9
Diluted Shares3,693.66
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding3,693.66
Fully Diluted Market Cap32,781.2
+Consolidated Debt3,407.0
−In-the-Money Convertible Debt—
+Capital Leases561.0
+Operating Leases—
−Cash & Equivalents-39.0
−Short-term Investments-43.0
+Total Preferred-
−In-the-Money Convertible Preferred—
−Investments in Unconsolidated Subs—
+Non-Controlling Interest25.0
+Pension Liabilities—
Enterprise Value35,945.9

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