Global Linear Networks — Revenue
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Global Linear Networks — Revenue increased by 4.3% to $4.38B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.3%, from $4.77B to $4.38B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Global Linear Networks — Revenue shows a downward trend with a -8.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Growth indicates strong advertising demand and affiliate retention, while decline reflects cord-cutting and audience migration to streaming.
Detailed definition
Total income generated from the linear networks segment, primarily through affiliate fees, advertising sales, and licens...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Networks' or 'Cable' segment revenue at companies like Disney or Paramount.
wbd_segment_global_linear_networks_revenuesHistorical Data
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.31B | $5.31B | $5.31B | $5.31B | $5.13B | $5.27B | $5.01B | $4.77B | $4.77B | $4.80B | $3.88B | $4.20B | $4.38B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -3.5% | +2.9% | -5.0% | -4.8% | +0.1% | +0.6% | -19.2% | +8.1% | +4.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.5% | -0.7% | -5.7% | -10.2% | -6.8% | -8.9% | -22.5% | -12.0% | -8.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — revenue?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported global linear networks — revenue of $4.38B in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — revenue changed year-over-year?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — revenue decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $4.77B to $4.38B.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — revenue?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — revenue has grown at a -8.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $21.24B to $17.66B.
- What does global linear networks — revenue mean?
- Total money earned from cable and broadcast television operations.