Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Warner Music Group Change in Deferred Revenue increased by 577.3% to $210M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6900.0%, from $3M to $210M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is a positive signal of future revenue growth and strong customer demand, while a decrease indicates the recognition of previously deferred revenue.
Detailed definition
Measures the change in payments received from customers for services or products that have not yet been delivered or ear...
Peer comparison
Common in subscription and media businesses; peers use this to gauge the health of the 'unearned' revenue pipeline.
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change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$24M | $74M | -$50M | -$57M | -$38M | $231M | -$104M | -$19M | -$84M | -$70M | -$69M | -$66M | $66M | $3M | $16M | -$44M | $210M |
| QoQ Change | — | +408.3% | -167.6% | -14.0% | +33.3% | +707.9% | -145.0% | +81.7% | -342.1% | +16.7% | +1.4% | +4.3% | +200.0% | -95.5% | +433.3% | -375.0% | +577.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -58.3% | +212.2% | -108.0% | +66.7% | -121.1% | +32.7% | -263.2% | +21.4% | +194.3% | +104.3% | — | -166.7% | >999% |
Range-$104M – $231M
CAGR+72.0%
Avg YoY Growth+567.9%
Median YoY Growth+27.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's change in deferred revenue?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported change in deferred revenue of $210M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's change in deferred revenue increased by 6900.0% year-over-year, from $3M to $210M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The change in cash received for services not yet provided.