Warner Music GroupWMG +0.04%79 Dividend Yield % is 2.82% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates WMG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Media - Diversified companies, Warner Music Group ranks worse than 55.33% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Warner Music Group is 2.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
WMG'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 2.05 Max: 3.11
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Warner Music Group was 3.11%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 2.05%.
WMG's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.33% of 394
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs WMG: 2.82
During the past 12 months, Warner Music Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Warner Music Group was 75.60% per year. The lowest was 6.20% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Warner Music Group (NAS:WMG) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Warner Music Group Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % 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.
WMG vs TKO, NWSA, ROKU: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Warner Music Group Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Warner Music Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.190000
2026-05-26
2026-05-26
2026-06-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.190000
2026-02-18
2026-02-18
2026-03-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.190000
2025-11-19
2025-11-19
2025-12-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.190000
2025-08-20
2025-08-20
2025-09-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Warner Music Group's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Warner Music Group (WMG) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.82% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #218 out of 394 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
Warner Music Group's current Dividend Yield % of 2.82% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.11. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.14. Warner Music Group's value of 2.82% is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #218 out of 394 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Dividend Yield % compare to TKO and NWSA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #218 out of 394 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Warner Music Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.14. Warner Music Group's value of 2.82% is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Warner Music Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Warner Music Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.14, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Warner Music Group's current Dividend Yield % of 2.82% is 10.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warner Music Group's current Dividend Yield % is 2.82%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group (WMG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.06, compared to a current price of $26.93 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.82%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 10.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.14. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Music Group (WMG), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.82% as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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 Warner Music Group (WMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.93 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.06.
GuruFocus considers Warner Music Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WMG:
Dividend Yield %: 2.82% (38% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: $35.06 vs. price of $26.93 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#218 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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