Warner Music (WMG) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $30.69, +6.16% vs the prior close of $28.91.
- Volume 5.01M shares, 2.5x its 50-day average (heavy).
- New SEC filings: SCHEDULE 13G/A (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WMG jumps 6.2% to $30.69, a 3-month high on 2.5x normal volume. Closed at $30.69, +6.16% vs the prior close of $28.91. Day range $29.25–$30.78, opened at $29.47.
WMG daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WMG jumps 6.2% to $30.69, a 3-month high on 2.5x normal volume
- Closed at $30.69, +6.16% vs the prior close of $28.91. Day range $29.25–$30.78, opened at $29.47.
- Volume was 5.01M shares, 2.5x its 50-day average of 2.03M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +10.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.66) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($28.56).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — WMG ends flat (+0.0%) to $28.91
- Closed at $28.91, +0.00% vs the prior close of $28.91. Day range $28.27–$28.92, opened at $28.60.
- Volume was 1.73M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.06M.
- Price is +4.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.57) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($28.55).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WMG rises 0.9% to $28.91
- Closed at $28.91, +0.91% vs the prior close of $28.65. Day range $28.57–$29.21, opened at $28.65.
- Volume was 1.46M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.10M.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($27.51) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($28.56).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WMG ends flat (-0.2%) to $28.65
- Closed at $28.65, -0.24% vs the prior close of $28.72. Day range $28.51–$28.97, opened at $28.80.
- Volume was 1.46M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.13M.
- Price is +4.5% vs its 50-day average ($27.43) and +0.3% vs its 200-day average ($28.56).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 19.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WMG dips 0.7% to $28.72
- Closed at $28.72, -0.66% vs the prior close of $28.91. Day range $28.59–$29.48, opened at $29.04.
- Volume was 1.72M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is +4.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.38) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($28.57).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 18.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WMG rises 2.7% to $28.91
- Closed at $28.91, +2.66% vs the prior close of $28.16. Day range $27.95–$29.32, opened at $28.21.
- Volume was 2.97M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.17M.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($27.35) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($28.58).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WMG rises 2.0% to $28.16
- Closed at $28.16, +1.99% vs the prior close of $27.61. Day range $27.23–$28.26, opened at $27.57.
- Volume was 2.40M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is +2.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.36) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($28.58).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 20.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WMG ends flat (-0.1%) to $27.61
- Closed at $27.61, -0.07% vs the prior close of $27.63. Day range $27.50–$28.00, opened at $27.69.
- Volume was 1.78M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.15M.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.37) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($28.58).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 22.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WMG jumps 3.0% to $27.63
- Closed at $27.63, +3.04% vs the prior close of $26.82. Day range $26.70–$27.69, opened at $26.90.
- Volume was 2.47M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.13M.
- Price is +1.0% vs its 50-day average ($27.37) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($28.59).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 22.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — WMG dips 0.9% to $26.82, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $26.82, -0.87% vs the prior close of $27.05. Day range $26.73–$27.62, opened at $27.09.
- Volume was 2.54M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.15M.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.35) and -6.2% vs its 200-day average ($28.59).
- 52-week range $23.34–$35.42; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
WMG latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WMG in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Oct 7, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 25, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Sep 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Sep 4, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Sep 3, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.86B (prior year $1.69B) (+10.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $204.00M (prior year -$16.00M) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 3, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade WMG
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Aug 3, 2026, May 7, 2026, Feb 5, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.24% (largest 6.2%).
- Liquidity: about 2.34M shares (≈$71.67M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $30.69 vs a range of $23.34–$35.42 (61% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 20, 2026 ($0.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 3 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Armin Zerza bought 35,778 shares on Dec 11, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 25, 2026; 8-K Sep 22, 2026; 8-K Sep 4, 2026.
- Share count: 1.07K shares outstanding (Jan 31, 2020), +0.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Amusement & Recreation Services.
WMG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 29.47 | 30.78 | 29.25 | 30.69 | 5.01M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28.60 | 28.92 | 28.27 | 28.91 | 1.73M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 28.65 | 29.21 | 28.57 | 28.91 | 1.46M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 28.80 | 28.97 | 28.51 | 28.65 | 1.46M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 29.04 | 29.48 | 28.59 | 28.72 | 1.72M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 28.21 | 29.32 | 27.95 | 28.91 | 2.97M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 27.57 | 28.26 | 27.23 | 28.16 | 2.40M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 27.69 | 28.00 | 27.50 | 27.61 | 1.78M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 26.90 | 27.69 | 26.70 | 27.63 | 2.47M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 27.09 | 27.62 | 26.73 | 26.82 | 2.54M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 28.01 | 28.17 | 27.04 | 27.05 | 2.96M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 27.62 | 27.77 | 27.38 | 27.61 | 2.20M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 26.99 | 28.12 | 26.77 | 27.62 | 2.41M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 26.88 | 27.67 | 26.45 | 27.14 | 2.79M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 27.07 | 27.41 | 26.89 | 27.14 | 1.50M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 27.08 | 27.45 | 26.87 | 27.29 | 1.43M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 27.13 | 27.53 | 26.95 | 27.16 | 1.19M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 27.95 | 28.09 | 27.26 | 27.39 | 1.44M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 28.08 | 28.25 | 27.47 | 27.69 | 2.41M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 27.87 | 28.11 | 27.15 | 28.02 | 4.82M |
About Warner Music
Warner Music (WMG) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Amusement & Recreation Services”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 1319161.
WMG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Valentin Blavatnik | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Mathias Dopfner | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Nancy Dubuc | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Noreena Hertz | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Ynon Kreiz | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Cecelia Kurzman | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Michael Lynton | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Charles Corson | Chief Operating Officer | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Louis Dickler | CAO & Acting CFO | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Carletta Higginson | EVP, Chief Digital Officer | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Hannah Jasmine Karp | EVP, Chief Comm. Officer | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Robert Kyncl | CEO | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Carianne Marshall | Co-Chair & COO Warner Chappell | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Guy Moot | Co-Chair & CEO Warner Chappell | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Maria Osherova | EVP, Chief Human Res. Officer | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Paul M Robinson | EVP & General Counsel | Jan 6, 2026 |
| James Steven | EVP, Chief Comm. Officer | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Armin Zerza | COO & CFO | May 26, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Armin Zerza | Buy | 35,778 | $28.12 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Valentin Blavatnik | Buy | 35,810 | $27.88 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Valentin Blavatnik | Buy | 35,810 | $27.88 |
WMG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $6.71B | $365.00M | — | $678.00M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $6.43B | $435.00M | — | $754.00M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $6.04B | $430.00M | — | $687.00M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $5.92B | $551.00M | — | $742.00M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $5.30B | $304.00M | — | $638.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $10.73B, total liabilities $9.64B, cash $618.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WMG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.10 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.04 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $28.19 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.69 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.15 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.70 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.75 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.18 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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