Warner Music upgraded by BofA on streaming deals, cost cuts

  • Warner Music Group Corp (NASDAQ:WMG) received an upgrade from Bank of America to "Neutral" from "Underperform," with analysts citing improved revenue visibility from new streaming deals and a recently announced $300 million cost-cutting program. Analysts raised their price objective on the stock to $33 from $28, saying Warner's recent agreements with digital streaming platforms (DSPs), including Spotify, will boost predictability in the company's subscription streaming business starting in fiscal 2026.