Operating
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
A higher loss often signals proactive balance sheet management or refinancing to lower future interest expenses.
Detailed definition
This captures the non-cash accounting loss incurred when a company retires debt before its scheduled maturity date, ofte...
Peer comparison
Occurs periodically for companies with active capital structure management; peers with high debt loads show this more frequently.
Metric ID:
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 | -$12M | -$10M | $0 | $0 | -$4M | $0 | $0 | $0 | -$7M |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.7% | +100.0% | — | — | +100.0% | — | — | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | +100.0% | +100.0% | — | +100.0% | — | — | — |
Range-$12M – $0
CAGR-23.6%
Avg YoY Growth+100.0%
Median YoY Growth+100.0%
Loss on Debt Extinguishment at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's loss on debt extinguishment?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported loss on debt extinguishment of -$7M in Q1 2026.
- What does loss on debt extinguishment mean?
- The non-cash cost of retiring debt earlier than planned.