Artist services and expanded-rights — Revenue
Warner Music Group Artist services and expanded-rights — Revenue decreased by 29.0% to $164.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 40.2%, from $117.00M to $164.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Artist services and expanded-rights — Revenue shows an upward trend with a 8.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates successful diversification of artist monetization and stronger brand engagement, while a decrease may suggest reduced demand for ancillary artist services or shifts in touring and merchandising strategies.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total revenue generated from non-recorded music activities, including artist management, merc...
Peer comparison
Peers in the major music label industry report similar figures under 'Artist Services' or 'Ancillary Revenue' categories, though reporting granularity varies significantly based on the level of vertical integration in touring and merchandising.
wmg_segment_artist_services_and_expanded_rights_revenueHistorical Data
| 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 | $133.00M | $168.00M | $232.00M | $141.00M | $190.00M | $204.00M | $206.00M | $131.00M | $218.00M | $189.00M | $204.00M | $126.00M | $159.00M | $195.00M | $196.00M | $117.00M | $195.00M | $327.00M | $231.00M | $164.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +26.3% | +38.1% | -39.2% | +34.8% | +7.4% | +1.0% | -36.4% | +66.4% | -13.3% | +7.9% | -38.2% | +26.2% | +22.6% | +0.5% | -40.3% | +66.7% | +67.7% | -29.4% | -29.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +42.9% | +21.4% | -11.2% | -7.1% | +14.7% | -7.4% | -1.0% | -3.8% | -27.1% | +3.2% | -3.9% | -7.1% | +22.6% | +67.7% | +17.9% | +40.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's artist services and expanded-rights — revenue?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported artist services and expanded-rights — revenue of $164.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's artist services and expanded-rights — revenue changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's artist services and expanded-rights — revenue increased by 40.2% year-over-year, from $117.00M to $164.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's artist services and expanded-rights — revenue?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Warner Music Group's artist services and expanded-rights — revenue has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $599.00M to $835.00M.
- What does artist services and expanded-rights — revenue mean?
- Revenue earned from artist-related services like merchandising, touring, and brand management outside of traditional music distribution.