Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

The world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Learn more

Launch date
Employees
Market cap
AUD73.2b
Enterprise valuation
AUD78.5b (Public information from Sep 2024)
Santa Monica California (HQ)
Corporate Venture Fund: Universal Music Group

Financials

Estimates*

Edit
Revenues, earnings & profits over time
EUR2020202120222023202420252026
Revenues7.4b8.5b10.3b11.1b11.7b12.5b13.3b
% growth4 %14 %22 %7 %5 %7 %7 %
EBITDA1.5b1.7b2.0b1.8b2.6b2.9b3.2b
% EBITDA margin20 %20 %19 %16 %22 %23 %24 %
Profit1.4b886m782m1.3b1.5b1.6b1.8b
% profit margin18 %10 %8 %11 %13 %13 %14 %
EV / revenue-5.5x4.1x4.4x3.9x3.5x3.3x
EV / EBITDA-27.9x21.5x27.3x17.5x15.4x13.5x
  • Edit
DateInvestorsAmountRound
-

N/A

-
*

N/A

Valuation: €30.0b

Growth Equity non VC

N/A

Valuation: €30.0b

Growth Equity non VC

$4.0b

Valuation: $40.0b

4.9x EV/LTM Revenues

24.4x EV/LTM EBITDA

SPAC Private Placement
N/A

N/A

Valuation: $52.8b

6.5x EV/LTM Revenues

32.2x EV/LTM EBITDA

IPO
*
N/A

€750m

Post IPO Debt
Total FundingAUD6.2b

Recent News about Universal Music Group

Edit
More about Universal Music Groupinfo icon
Edit

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music company, operating a diverse range of businesses across more than 60 countries. UMG is involved in various aspects of the music industry, including recording, publishing, and distribution. The company serves a wide array of clients, from globally renowned artists like Elton John, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift to emerging talents and independent musicians.

UMG operates in the global music market, which includes physical and digital music sales, streaming, licensing, and live performances. The company’s business model is multifaceted. It signs artists to recording contracts, produces and distributes their music, and manages their publishing rights. UMG also provides artist services, such as marketing and promotion, to help musicians reach wider audiences.

UMG makes money through several revenue streams. These include sales of physical and digital music, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees from using their music in movies, TV shows, and commercials, and live performance revenues. Additionally, UMG earns from merchandising and brand partnerships, leveraging the popularity of their artists to create additional revenue opportunities.

In summary, Universal Music Group is a powerhouse in the music industry, offering comprehensive services to artists and leveraging multiple revenue streams to maintain its market leadership.

Keywords: Music, Recording, Publishing, Distribution, Streaming, Licensing, Artists, Global, Revenue, Services.

Tech stack

Group
Tech stackLearn more about the technologies and tools that this company uses.
Investments analysisEdit

Investments by Universal Music Group

Edit
Shazam
ACQUISITION by Apple Dec 2017
EMI Group
ACQUISITION by Universal Music Group Sep 2012
WillCall
ACQUISITION by Ticketfly Aug 2014
Pluto TV
ACQUISITION by Viacom Jan 2019
View 25 more