WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, July 31, 2026
Shares of Universal Music Group have fallen approximately 23% in Amsterdam due to disappointing subscription and streaming revenue figures. The company, which represents artists like Taylor Swift, has seen its stock decline over 40% in the last year as hopes for a revenue recovery have not materialized.
“And shares of Universal Music Group, the label behind Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny, are down roughly 23% in Amsterdam, following disappointing subscription and streaming revenue.”
“Growth in streaming services has cooled in recent years, and Universal stock is now down more than 40% over the past 12 months, as hopes for a revenue rebound failed to materialize.”