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Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets
Warner Music Group Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets increased by 5.9% to $72M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $62M to $72M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets shows an upward trend with a 3.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
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other_amortization_of_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $60M | $59M | $60M | $69M | $69M | $65M | $63M | $61M | $64M | $57M | $55M | $57M | $55M | $57M | $57M | $62M | $67M | $72M | $68M | $72M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.7% | +1.7% | +15.0% | +0.0% | -5.8% | -3.1% | -3.2% | +4.9% | -10.9% | -3.5% | +3.6% | -3.5% | +3.6% | +0.0% | +8.8% | +8.1% | +7.5% | -5.6% | +5.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +15.0% | +10.2% | +5.0% | -11.6% | -7.2% | -12.3% | -12.7% | -6.6% | -14.1% | +0.0% | +3.6% | +8.8% | +21.8% | +26.3% | +19.3% | +16.1% |
Range$55M – $72M
CAGR+3.9%
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded Music | $31.75M | $31.75M | $31.75M | $31.75M | $30M | $33M | $34M | $37M |
| Music Publishing | $24.5M | $24.5M | $24.5M | $24.5M | $26M | $29M | $34M | $35M |
| Total | $55M | $57M | $55M | $57M | $57M | $62M | $68M | $72M |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets of $72M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $62M to $72M.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Warner Music Group's amortization of capitalized software and acquired intangible assets has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $229M to $258M.