Business Segments · Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment

Global Linear Networks — Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Global Linear Networks — Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment increased by 70.0% to -$36.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 357.1%, from $14.00M to -$36.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Frequent upward adjustments may signal poor initial planning, while downward adjustments suggest cost savings or lower-than-expected exit costs.

Detailed definition

Reflects changes in the estimated costs of restructuring activities, including revisions to initial accruals based on up...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'change in estimate' adjustments found in the restructuring notes of peer media conglomerates.

Metric ID: wbd_segment_global_linear_networks_restructuring_reserve_accrual_adjustment

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$21.00M-$21.00M-$21.00M-$21.00M$14.00M$27.00M$13.00M-$120.00M-$36.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+166.7%+92.9%-51.9%<-999%+70.0%
YoY Change+166.7%+228.6%+161.9%-471.4%-357.1%
Range-$120.00M$27.00M
CAGR+30.9%
Avg YoY Growth-54.3%
Median YoY Growth+161.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported global linear networks — restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment of -$36.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment decreased by 357.1% year-over-year, from $14.00M to -$36.00M.
What does global linear networks — restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment mean?
Updates to the estimated costs of planned restructuring activities.