NASDAQ:WMG · NASDAQ Global Select
-$0.29 today
Vol 1.70M · Avg 2.49M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Warner Music Group Corp. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WMG returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
56.4%
avg 201.6%
ROIC
9.2%
avg -35.0%
ROA
3.7%
avg 2.6%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 56.4% versus its period average of 201.6%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paul Martin Robinson | Executive Vice President & General Counsel | $5.25M | — | 68 | $98,342.00 | 0.02% |
Robert Kyncl | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $5.23M | — | 55 | $731,365.00 | 0.14% |
Guy Moot | Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Warner Chappell Music | $4.49M | — | 60 | $229,084.00 | 0.04% |
Carianne Marshall | Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer of Warner Chappell Music | $3.86M | — | 48 | $229,084.00 | 0.04% |
Carletta Higginson | Executive VP & Chief Digital Officer | $3.13M | — | 48 | $200,596.00 | 0.04% |
Armin Zerza | COO & CFO | $2.34M | — | 56 | $408,666.00 | 0.08% |
Louis Dickler | Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | $1.06M | — | 48 | $14,734.00 | <0.01% |
Kareem Chin | Senior Vice President & Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Hannah Karp | Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer | — | — | — | $19,225.00 | <0.01% |
Leho Nigul | Chief Technology Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Trent N. Tappe | Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$2.00M
Sells
1
$998,382.80
Net Sentiment
+$1.01M
Net buying
Most Active
Blavatnik Valentin
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $2.00M and 1 sells worth $998,382.80 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $1.01M. Blavatnik Valentin was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A4 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +2.2% | +7.8% (15yr)6 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A6 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +5.2% | +15.4% (15yr)6 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +5.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +15.4% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WMG?
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Guy Moot, Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Warner Chappell Music.
Are WMG insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $173.27M.
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