Universal Music Group posts €3,294 million Q2 2026 revenue, up 10.5% year on year
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Universal Music Group reported solid top-line growth in Q2 and H1 2026, driven by Downtown consolidation, Streaming 2.0 pricing benefits, and strength in physical and licensing. However, margins compressed and free cash flow fell, with higher net debt after M&A, buybacks, and dividends. The results are a mildly supportive read-through for media/content equities, but mixed profitability and cash metrics limit broader market impact.
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Universal Music Group (UMG) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of €3,294 million, up 10.5% year on year, or 13.3% in constant currency. The company said the increase was supported by the consolidation of Downtown Music Holdings, pricing benefits from Streaming 2.0 agreements, and strong physical, licensing and other sales. For the first half of 2026, revenue rose to €6,194 million, up 5.3% year on year, or 10.8% in constant currency. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was €674 million, down 0.3% year on year, while the adjusted EBITDA margin fell 2.2pp to 20.5%.
