Operating
Impairment Charges
Warner Music Group Impairment Charges decreased by 77.8% to $2M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 66.7%, from $6M to $2M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
First reportedQ3 2023
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
Metric ID:
impairment_charges_cfHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $50M | $50M | $26M | $6M | $70M | $9M | $2M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | +0.0% | -48.0% | -76.9% | >999% | -87.1% | -77.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | -88.0% | +40.0% | -65.4% | -66.7% |
Range$0 – $70M
Avg YoY Growth-45.0%
Median YoY Growth-66.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded Music | $47M | $13.5M | $1M | $1M | $70M | $9M | $9M | $2M |
| Total | $50M | — | $26M | $6M | $70M | — | $9M | $2M |
Music Publishing is derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's impairment charges?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported impairment charges of $2M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's impairment charges changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's impairment charges decreased by 66.7% year-over-year, from $6M to $2M.