Global Linear Networks — Personnel expense
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Global Linear Networks — Personnel expense remained flat by 0.0% to $529.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.7%, from $496.00M to $529.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Global Linear Networks — Personnel expense shows relatively stable performance with a -3.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals successful headcount optimization, while an increase may reflect investment in talent or inflationary wage pressures.
Detailed definition
Total compensation and benefits costs for employees dedicated to the linear networks segment. This metric reflects the l...
Peer comparison
Standard 'Personnel' or 'Labor' expense line item in segment reporting.
wbd_segment_global_linear_networks_personnel_expenseHistorical 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 | $543.25M | $543.25M | $543.25M | $543.25M | $548.00M | $566.00M | $524.00M | $515.00M | $496.00M | $505.00M | $479.00M | $529.00M | $529.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.9% | +3.3% | -7.4% | -1.7% | -3.7% | +1.8% | -5.1% | +10.4% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.9% | +4.2% | -3.5% | -5.2% | -9.5% | -10.8% | -8.6% | +2.7% | +6.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — personnel expense?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported global linear networks — personnel expense of $529.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — personnel expense changed year-over-year?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — personnel expense increased by 6.7% year-over-year, from $496.00M to $529.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — personnel expense?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — personnel expense has grown at a -3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.17B to $2.01B.
- What does global linear networks — personnel expense mean?
- The total cost of salaries and benefits for staff working in the linear networks business.