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Universal Music Q3 Subscription Revenue Growth Tops Expectations

Subscription streaming and physical sales lifted the company’s quarterly revenue, while Downtown Music Holdings added to reported growth.

  • Universal Music Group reported third-quarter revenue of €3.39 billion, up 11.7% year over year and ahead of analyst estimates.
  • Subscription streaming revenue rose 17.9% to €1.81 billion, supported in part by Downtown Music.
  • Recorded music revenue increased 14.7% to €2.56 billion.
  • Merchandise revenue fell 4.6% because of fewer major tours.
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Universal Music Group registered high in revenue in the third quarter, as subscriptions and streaming services gave signs of recovery. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.

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HILVERSUM (ANP) - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music corporation, achieved higher revenue in the third quarter. The company, which represents artists such as Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, benefited primarily from increased revenue from paid streaming subscriptions. Dez...

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