WMG returns by year
Warner Music Group Corp. has returned -0.5% annually (CAGR) since 2021. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) below, through August 13, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.
Warner Music Group Corp. returns by year (2021–2026)#
Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).
| Year | Start price | End price | Path | Dividend | Total return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $30.67 | $25.33 | +1.0% | -16.4% | |
| 2025 | $31.00 | $30.67 | +2.4% | +1.3% | |
| 2024 | $35.79 | $31.00 | +1.9% | -11.5% | |
| 2023 | $35.02 | $35.79 | +2.2% | +4.4% | |
| 2022 | $43.18 | $35.02 | +1.7% | -17.2% | |
| 2021 | $37.99 | $43.18 | +1.6% | +15.3% |
Total return by period
Methodology#
Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from WMG's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is Warner Music Group Corp.'s average annual return?
- Since 2021, Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has returned about -0.5% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of -1.5%.
- What were Warner Music Group Corp.'s best and worst years?
- Over 2021–2026, the best year was 2021 (+15.3%) and the worst was 2022 (-17.2%).
- How often is Warner Music Group Corp. up in a year?
- 3 of the 5 full years since 2021 were positive — about 60% of the time.