Discontinued — last reported Q3 '24

Business Segments · Termination accruals, net

Networks — Termination accruals, net

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Networks — Termination accruals, net increased by 95.3% to -$2.00M in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 93.5%, from -$31.00M to -$2.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ3 2024

How to read this metric

An increase in net termination accruals indicates higher costs associated with exiting contracts, potentially signaling a strategic shift or consolidation of the network portfolio. A decrease or negative value suggests lower exit costs or the reversal of previously estimated liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net impact of accruals related to the termination of contracts within the company's televisio...

Peer comparison

Similar to restructuring charges or contract exit costs reported by other media and telecommunications conglomerates undergoing portfolio rationalization.

Metric ID: wbd_segment_networks_termination_accruals_net

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00-$53.25M-$53.25M-$53.25M-$53.25M$11.00M-$118.00M-$31.00M-$11.00M-$43.00M-$2.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+120.7%<-999%+73.7%+64.5%-290.9%+95.3%
YoY Change+120.7%-121.6%+41.8%-200.0%+63.6%+93.5%
Range-$118.00M$11.00M
Avg YoY Growth-0.3%
Median YoY Growth+52.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — termination accruals, net?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported networks — termination accruals, net of -$2.00M in Q3 2024.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — termination accruals, net changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — termination accruals, net increased by 93.5% year-over-year, from -$31.00M to -$2.00M.
What does networks — termination accruals, net mean?
The net financial cost recognized from ending contractual agreements within the networks business segment.