Operating
Change in Royalties Payable
Warner Music Group Change in Royalties Payable increased by 19.6% to $195M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.7%, from $173M to $195M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Feb 9, 2026
Metric ID:
rtx_change_in_royalties_payableHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $76M | $45M | $107M | $107M | $117M | $183M | $6M | $202M | $181M | $173M | $163M | $195M |
| QoQ Change | — | -40.8% | +137.8% | +0.0% | +9.3% | +56.4% | -96.7% | >999% | -10.4% | -4.4% | -5.8% | +19.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +40.8% | +9.3% | +71.0% | — | +72.6% | -1.1% | -14.4% | -9.9% | +12.7% |
Range$6M – $202M
CAGR+40.9%
Avg YoY Growth+22.6%
Median YoY Growth+11.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's change in royalties payable?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported change in royalties payable of $195M in Q4 2025.
- How has Warner Music Group's change in royalties payable changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's change in royalties payable increased by 12.7% year-over-year, from $173M to $195M.