Business Segments · Depreciation
Music Publishing — Depreciation
Warner Music Group Music Publishing — Depreciation decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $2.00M to $0.00. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Music Publishing — Depreciation shows a downward trend with a -12.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
High depreciation relative to revenue may indicate an asset-heavy operational model or aging infrastructure.
Detailed definition
The periodic allocation of the cost of tangible fixed assets, such as office equipment or studio infrastructure, used wi...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for all companies with physical infrastructure requirements.
Metric ID:
wmg_segment_music_publishing_depreciationHistorical Data
18 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 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $0.00 | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $2.00M | $1.00M | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | +100.0% | +0.0% | -50.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -100.0% | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +100.0% | -50.0% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | -50.0% | -50.0% | +0.0% | -100.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +100.0% | +0.0% | -100.0% |
Range$0.00 – $2.00M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth-15.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's music publishing — depreciation?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported music publishing — depreciation of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has Warner Music Group's music publishing — depreciation changed year-over-year?
- Warner Music Group's music publishing — depreciation decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $2.00M to $0.00.
- What is the long-term trend for Warner Music Group's music publishing — depreciation?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Warner Music Group's music publishing — depreciation has grown at a -12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.00M to $4.00M.
- What does music publishing — depreciation mean?
- The annual cost of the wear and tear on physical equipment used in publishing.