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Change in AR

Warner Music Group Change in AR increased by 330.3% to $142M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1520.0%, from -$10M to $142M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in AR shows a downward trend with a -34.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in accounts receivable consumes cash, potentially signaling slower collections or aggressive revenue recognition, while a decrease releases cash.

Detailed definition

This measures the net change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on credit. I...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers in the music industry often have seasonal fluctuations based on royalty collection cycles.

Metric ID: change_in_accounts_receivable

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$44M$10M$100M$0$74M$39M-$7M$7M$94M$19M$53M$15M$27M$15M-$24M-$10M$55M$40M$33M$142M
QoQ Change-77.3%+900.0%-100.0%-47.3%-117.9%+200.0%>999%-79.8%+178.9%-71.7%+80.0%-44.4%-260.0%+58.3%+650.0%-27.3%-17.5%+330.3%
YoY Change+68.2%+290.0%-107.0%+27.0%-51.3%+857.1%+114.3%-71.3%-21.1%-145.3%-166.7%+103.7%+166.7%+237.5%>999%
Range-$24M$142M
CAGR+28.0%
Avg YoY Growth+188.1%
Median YoY Growth+68.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Music Group's change in ar?
Warner Music Group (WMG) reported change in ar of $142M in Q1 2026.
How has Warner Music Group's change in ar changed year-over-year?
Warner Music Group's change in ar increased by 1520.0% year-over-year, from -$10M to $142M.
What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's change in ar?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Warner Music Group's change in ar has grown at a -34.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $213M to $61M.
What does change in ar mean?
The change in cash owed to the company by customers during the period.