Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Personnel expense

Networks — Personnel expense

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Networks — Personnel expense remained flat by 0.0% to $538.25M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.9%, from $543.25M to $538.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Networks — Personnel expense shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase suggests headcount growth or rising labor costs, while a decrease often reflects operational efficiencies or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Total compensation costs, including salaries, benefits, and bonuses, for employees directly supporting the segment's ope...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category across all industries; comparable to SG&A or segment-specific labor costs.

Metric ID: wbd_segment_networks_personnel_expense

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$2.12B$2.17B$2.15B
YoY Change+2.3%-0.9%
Range$2.12B$2.17B
CAGR+0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — personnel expense?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported networks — personnel expense of $538.25M in Q4 2024.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — personnel expense changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — personnel expense decreased by 0.9% year-over-year, from $543.25M to $538.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — personnel expense?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — personnel expense has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.12B to $2.15B.
What does networks — personnel expense mean?
The total cost of salaries and benefits for staff working in this segment.