Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Cash Flow for Dividends: €-953 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
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GF Value €27.36
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What is Universal Music Group NV Cash Flow for Dividends?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 75 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-953 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Music Group NV's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-495 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-953 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Universal Music Group NV's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2024 (€-478 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€-458 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€-458 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-495 Mil).

Universal Music Group NV's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 (€-929 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-933 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€-933 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-953 Mil).

Universal Music Group NV Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Universal Music Group NV Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Music Group NV's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Universal Music Group NV Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -785.00 -798.00 -929.00 -933.00 -953.00

Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -476.00 -455.00 -478.00 -458.00 -495.00
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Universal Music Group NV Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-953 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-953 Mil mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-953 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-953 Mil. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Cash Flow for Dividends of €-953 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-953 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.36, compared to a current price of €18.11 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-953 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-953 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.11 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.36. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: €-953 Mil
  • GF Value™: €27.36 vs. price of €18.11 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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