Operating Expenses

Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Warner Music Group Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets increased by 5.9% to $72.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $62.00M to $72.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets shows an upward trend with a 3.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
Metric ID: amgn_amortization_of_finite_lived_intangibles

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$60.00M$59.00M$60.00M$69.00M$69.00M$65.00M$63.00M$61.00M$64.00M$57.00M$55.00M$57.00M$55.00M$57.00M$57.00M$62.00M$67.00M$72.00M$68.00M$72.00M
QoQ Change-1.7%+1.7%+15.0%+0.0%-5.8%-3.1%-3.2%+4.9%-10.9%-3.5%+3.6%-3.5%+3.6%+0.0%+8.8%+8.1%+7.5%-5.6%+5.9%
YoY Change+15.0%+10.2%+5.0%-11.6%-7.2%-12.3%-12.7%-6.6%-14.1%+0.0%+3.6%+8.8%+21.8%+26.3%+19.3%+16.1%
Range$55.00M$72.00M
CAGR+3.9%
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Recorded Music$31.75M$31.75M$31.75M$31.75M$30.00M$33.00M$34.00M$37.00M
Music Publishing$24.50M$24.50M$24.50M$24.50M$26.00M$29.00M$34.00M$35.00M
Total$55.00M$57.00M$55.00M$57.00M$57.00M$62.00M$68.00M$72.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Music Group's amortization of finite-lived intangible assets?
Warner Music Group (WMG) reported amortization of finite-lived intangible assets of $72.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Warner Music Group's amortization of finite-lived intangible assets changed year-over-year?
Warner Music Group's amortization of finite-lived intangible assets increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $62.00M to $72.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's amortization of finite-lived intangible assets?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Warner Music Group's amortization of finite-lived intangible assets has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $229.00M to $258.00M.