Global Linear Networks — Restructuring and other charges
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Global Linear Networks — Restructuring and other charges increased by 250.0% to $42.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 162.5%, from $16.00M to $42.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Global Linear Networks — Restructuring and other charges shows a downward trend with a -41.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests active cost-cutting or operational transformation, while a decrease indicates a stabilization of the organizational structure.
Detailed definition
Represents non-recurring costs associated with organizational realignments, workforce reductions, or asset impairments w...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by legacy media companies undergoing digital transformation as 'special items' or 'restructuring costs'.
wbd_segment_global_linear_networks_restructuring_and_other_chargesHistorical 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 | $50.25M | $50.25M | $50.25M | $50.25M | $11.00M | $42.00M | $5.00M | $27.00M | $16.00M | $25.00M | $16.00M | $12.00M | $42.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -78.1% | +281.8% | -88.1% | +440.0% | -40.7% | +56.3% | -36.0% | -25.0% | +250.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -78.1% | -16.4% | -90.0% | -46.3% | +45.5% | -40.5% | +220.0% | -55.6% | +162.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring and other charges?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported global linear networks — restructuring and other charges of $42.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring and other charges changed year-over-year?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring and other charges increased by 162.5% year-over-year, from $16.00M to $42.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring and other charges?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring and other charges has grown at a -41.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $201.00M to $69.00M.
- What does global linear networks — restructuring and other charges mean?
- One-time costs incurred to reorganize or downsize the linear television business.