-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
We raise our target by $2 to $37 using a forward TEV/EBITDA of 13.4x versus the three-year historical average at 15.8x. Our more conservative target reflects positive execution by WMG but continued disruptive changes in the music industry from digital streaming. We raised our FY 26 (Sep.) EPS estimate by $0.25 to $1.65 and FY 27's by $0.05 to $1.75 on revenue projections of $7.3B and $7.63B, respectively. An important distinction about WMG is that it is a music wholesaler representing music artists and not a retail distributor for music listeners. WMG is focused on royalty processing systems for publishing or royalty statements for clients to drive more revenue from its digital supply and infrastructure. AI Entertainment owns 98% of the total combined voting power of the company. WMG renewed its deal with TikTok, resulting in improved economics. WMG is investing in AI to grow its market share, grow the value of music, and improve operational efficiency with its technology team.