Fintel reports that on December 18, 2025, Morgan Stanley upgraded their outlook for Warner Music Group (NasdaqGS:WMG) from Equal-Weight to Overweight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 35.85% Upside
As of December 6, 2025, the average one-year price target for Warner Music Group is $38.79/share. The forecasts range from a low of $30.30 to a high of $48.30. The average price target represents an increase of 35.85% from its latest reported closing price of $28.55 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Warner Music Group is 7,698MM, an increase of 14.78%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.92.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 556 funds or institutions reporting positions in Warner Music Group. This is an increase of 40 owner(s) or 7.75% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to WMG is 0.20%, an increase of 2.26%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.87% to 181,738K shares. 
The put/call ratio of WMG is 2.26, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Jpmorgan Chase holds 14,445K shares representing 9.82% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,876K shares , representing a decrease of 2.99%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WMG by 11.24% over the last quarter.
Independent Franchise Partners LLP holds 13,153K shares representing 8.95% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 13,280K shares , representing a decrease of 0.96%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WMG by 22.71% over the last quarter.
Darlington Partners Capital Management holds 11,995K shares representing 8.16% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss holds 8,915K shares representing 6.06% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,552K shares , representing an increase of 4.07%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WMG by 30.03% over the last quarter.
Darsana Capital Partners holds 6,250K shares representing 4.25% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,000K shares , representing a decrease of 28.00%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WMG by 19.42% over the last quarter.
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