Financing

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Distributions to noncontrolling interests increased by 1190.0% to $129.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.8%, from $157.00M to $129.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Distributions to noncontrolling interests shows a downward trend with a -5.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher profitability of the subsidiary or a change in distribution policy, while a decrease may indicate lower subsidiary earnings.

Detailed definition

This represents cash payments made to minority shareholders or partners who hold an interest in a subsidiary that is con...

Peer comparison

Relevant for companies with complex partnership structures or master limited partnership (MLP) components.

Metric ID: distributions_to_noncontrolling

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$30.00M$18.00M$20.00M$224.00M$40.00M$22.00M$14.00M$237.00M$32.00M$13.00M$19.00M$130.00M$31.00M$11.00M$21.00M$157.00M$17.00M$14.00M$10.00M$129.00M
QoQ Change-40.0%+11.1%>999%-82.1%-45.0%-36.4%>999%-86.5%-59.4%+46.2%+584.2%-76.2%-64.5%+90.9%+647.6%-89.2%-17.6%-28.6%>999%
YoY Change+33.3%+22.2%-30.0%+5.8%-20.0%-40.9%+35.7%-45.1%-3.1%-15.4%+10.5%+20.8%-45.2%+27.3%-52.4%-17.8%
Range$10.00M$237.00M
CAGR+35.9%
Avg YoY Growth-7.1%
Median YoY Growth-9.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s distributions to noncontrolling interests?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported distributions to noncontrolling interests of $129.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s distributions to noncontrolling interests changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s distributions to noncontrolling interests decreased by 17.8% year-over-year, from $157.00M to $129.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s distributions to noncontrolling interests?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s distributions to noncontrolling interests has grown at a -5.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $251.00M to $198.00M.
What does distributions to noncontrolling interests mean?
Cash payments made to minority partners or shareholders of consolidated subsidiaries.