Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Goodwill

Networks — Goodwill

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Networks — Goodwill decreased by 52.2% to $8.42B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.2%, from $17.63B to $8.42B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2024
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A high balance suggests significant historical acquisition premiums, while a decline may signal impairment or divestiture.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of goodwill assigned to the Networks segment, representing the excess of the purchase price over the...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for all companies that have completed M&A activity.

Metric ID: wbd_segment_networks_goodwill

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q4 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$0.00$17.48B$17.35B$17.56B$17.63B$8.42B
QoQ Change-0.7%+1.2%+0.4%-52.2%
YoY Change+0.4%-52.2%
Range$0.00$17.63B
Avg YoY Growth-25.9%
Median YoY Growth-25.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — goodwill?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported networks — goodwill of $8.42B in Q4 2024.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — goodwill changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — goodwill decreased by 52.2% year-over-year, from $17.63B to $8.42B.
What does networks — goodwill mean?
The intangible value assigned to the Networks segment from past acquisitions.