Universal Music Q2 revenue rises 10.5% to €3.29 billion; net profit drops 84.5% to €222 million

• Universal Music Group posted Q2 revenue of €3.29 billion, up 10.5% year over year, as Recorded Music and Music Publishing benefited from Downtown consolidation.
• Adjusted EBITDA fell 0.3% to €674 million, with margin down 2.2 percentage points to 20.5% on Downtown consolidation and a Merchandising loss.
• Net profit attributable to equity holders dropped 84.5% to €222 million; EPS fell to €0.12 from investment revaluation swings.
• H1 revenue rose 5.3% to €6.19 billion, while adjusted EBITDA slipped 1.9% to €1.31 billion and margin narrowed 1.6 percentage points to 21.1%.
• Financial net debt climbed 72.8% versus end-2025 to €4.13 billion, reflecting the Downtown acquisition, share buybacks and dividends.

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