Universal Music Group reported first-quarter sales above market expectations on Tuesday, helped by growth in recorded music and music publishing. The music label of Taylor Swift, BTS and Drake said its revenues grew by a yearly 11.

The record label behind Taylor Swift logged revenue of €2.9 billion for the three months to the end of March, up 9.5% on year.

Universal Music Group posted strong revenue for the first quarter of 2025, although streaming's growth continues to level off.