Universal Music Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Universal Music Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 12.3%, while the Entertainment industry saw earnings growing at 12.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.5% per year. Universal Music Group's return on equity is 46%, and it has net margins of 17.6%.
Key information
12.3%
Earnings growth rate
12.2%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment Industry Growth | 14.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.5% |
| Return on equity | 46.0% |
| Net Margin | 17.6% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Is Now The Time To Put Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) On Your Watchlist?
Apr 29
Results: Universal Music Group N.V. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Apr 01Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Mar 26Results: Universal Music Group N.V. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Mar 10A Look At The Fair Value Of Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG)
Feb 27Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) Knows How To Allocate Capital
Feb 05Does Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jan 15At €24.70, Is Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG) Worth Looking At Closely?
Dec 30A Look At The Fair Value Of Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG)
Nov 27
Innovative Streaming And Global Expansion Set To Boost Engagement And Drive Earnings Growth
Nov 07 Universal Music Group's focus on an artist-centric strategy and innovative streaming plans is set to boost revenue via enhanced customer engagement and monetization.Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG)
Oct 15A Look Into Universal Music Group's (AMS:UMG) Impressive Returns On Capital
Oct 02Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 19Here's Why We Think Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Sep 05A Look At The Fair Value Of Universal Music Group N.V. (AMS:UMG)
Jul 18Many Would Be Envious Of Universal Music Group's (AMS:UMG) Excellent Returns On Capital
Jun 18Universal Music Group N.V.'s (AMS:UMG) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Jun 04Universal Music Group (AMS:UMG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 22Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Universal Music Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 24 | 11,834 | 2,086 | 2,851 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 11,660 | 1,817 | 2,917 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 11,486 | 1,548 | 2,982 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 11,297 | 1,404 | 3,080 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 11,108 | 1,259 | 3,178 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 10,931 | 1,213 | 3,110 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 10,754 | 1,166 | 3,041 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 10,547 | 974 | 2,857 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 10,340 | 782 | 2,673 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 9,874 | 729 | 2,545 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 9,407 | 675 | 2,417 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 9,062 | 872 | 2,371 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 8,504 | 886 | 2,286 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 8,154 | 985 | 2,274 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 7,804 | 1,083 | 2,262 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 7,472 | 1,412 | 2,216 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,432 | 1,366 | 2,267 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 7,159 | 972 | 2,279 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 19 | 6,023 | 897 | 2,066 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: UMG has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: UMG's current net profit margins (17.6%) are higher than last year (11.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: UMG's earnings have grown by 12.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: UMG's earnings growth over the past year (65.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (12.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: UMG earnings growth over the past year (65.7%) exceeded the Entertainment industry 8.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: UMG's Return on Equity (46%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/09 13:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Universal Music Group N.V. is covered by 30 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| JULIEN ROCH | Barclays |
| William Packer | BNP Paribas Exane |
| Adrien de Saint Hilaire | BofA Global Research |