Universal Music Reaches Settlement with AI Company Udio
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 30 2025
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Source: WSJ
Universal Music Group's New Partnership: Universal Music Group has signed a deal with AI music generator Udio to create a new platform utilizing licensed songs.
Settlement of Dispute: This agreement resolves a previous dispute where Universal accused Udio of copyright infringement.
Analyst Views on WMG
Wall Street analysts forecast WMG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WMG is 36.67 USD with a low forecast of 30.00 USD and a high forecast of 46.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 29.850
Low
30.00
Averages
36.67
High
46.00
Current: 29.850
Low
30.00
Averages
36.67
High
46.00
About WMG
Warner Music Group Corp. is a global music entertainment company. The Company brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Its record labels include Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records, Parlophone Records, and Cloud 9 Recordings. Its recorded music segment includes labels, such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. Its music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre. It is also home to the Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, it counts film and television storytelling powerhouse, Warner Music Entertainment, among its many brands.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
