Warner Music Stock 7-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 7.8%
Warner Music (WMG) stock hit day 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.8%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.1 Bil over the last 7 days, and currently stands at $16 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 1.0% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Upgrades WMG to ‘Overweight’ |
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2025-12-18 |
Opportunity or Trap?
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Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in WMG stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell WMG).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for WMG stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | WMG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 7.8% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.4% | 4.6% |
| 3M (63D) | -9.9% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -1.0% | 17.5% |
| 2024 | -11.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 4.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -17.2% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has WMG behaved after prior drops? See WMG Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 17 |
| 4D | 49 | 10 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 95 | 39 |
Key Financials for Warner Music (WMG)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.4 Bil | $6.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $968.0 Mil | $928.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $435.0 Mil | $365.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.7 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $238.0 Mil | $268.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-16.0 Mil | $109.0 Mil |
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