Global Linear Networks — Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Global Linear Networks — Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by 16.3% to $1.63B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.9%, from $1.79B to $1.63B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Global Linear Networks — Segment Adjusted EBITDA shows a downward trend with a -15.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong advertising and affiliate fee revenue relative to programming and distribution costs, while a decrease may indicate declining viewership or rising content investment requirements.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the company's global line...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating income or EBITDA metrics reported by other diversified media conglomerates with significant cable network portfolios.
wbd_segment_global_linear_networks_segment_adjusted_ebitdaHistorical 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 | $2.27B | $2.27B | $2.27B | $2.27B | $2.12B | $2.00B | $2.12B | $1.92B | $1.79B | $1.51B | $1.70B | $1.41B | $1.63B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -6.5% | -5.7% | +5.9% | -9.4% | -6.5% | -15.7% | +12.6% | -17.5% | +16.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -6.5% | -11.8% | -6.7% | -15.4% | -15.4% | -24.3% | -19.5% | -26.7% | -8.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda of $1.63B in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda changed year-over-year?
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda decreased by 8.9% year-over-year, from $1.79B to $1.63B.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda has grown at a -15.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.06B to $6.41B.
- What does global linear networks — segment adjusted ebitda mean?
- The operating profit generated by the company's global cable and broadcast television networks before accounting for non-cash expenses and interest.