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Reported directly by Warner Music Group in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:CostsAndExpenses.
The source filing: Warner Music Group’s 10-Q, filed August 5, 2026.
- Filed
- Aug 5, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q3 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001319161-26-000032
| Line item | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses (a) | (464) | (471) | (1,382) | (1,395) |
| Restructuring and impairments | (7) | (69) | (47) | (109) |
| Amortization expense | (78) | (67) | (218) | (186) |
| Total costs and expenses | (1,559) | (1,520) | (4,574) | (4,288) |
| Net loss on divestitures | — | — | (5) | — |
| Operating income | 305 | 169 | 857 | 551 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | (7) | — |
| Interest expense, net | (49) | (43) | (135) | (119) |
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
FAQ
- What is Warner Music Group's total costs & expenses?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported total costs & expenses of $1.56B in Q2 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's total costs & expenses increased by 2.6% year-over-year, from $1.52B to $1.56B.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's total costs & expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Warner Music Group's total costs & expenses has grown at a 6.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.69B to $6.01B.
- What does total costs & expenses mean?
- This metric aggregates all operating costs incurred to generate revenue, including cost of goods sold, selling, general, and administrative expenses, and other operational charges. It serves as a comprehensive measure of the company's total expenditure required to maintain its business operations and support its artist roster. Analyzing this figure relative to revenue provides insight into the company's overall operational efficiency and cost management discipline.
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