Other Income & Expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
A loss may indicate the cost of refinancing to achieve better long-term terms, while a gain may reflect favorable market conditions or debt buybacks.
Detailed definition
Gain or loss on debt extinguishment represents the financial impact of retiring debt before its scheduled maturity date....
Peer comparison
Standard non-operating item; comparable to debt refinancing costs at other large-cap firms.
Metric ID:
gain_loss_on_debt_extinguishmentHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$12.00M | -$10.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$4.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$7.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.7% | +100.0% | — | — | +100.0% | — | — | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | +100.0% | +100.0% | — | +100.0% | — | — | — |
Range-$12.00M – $0.00
CAGR-23.6%
Avg YoY Growth+100.0%
Median YoY Growth+100.0%
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt of -$7.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt mean?
- The financial gain or loss from paying off debt early.