Business Segments · Other impairments
Recorded Music — Other impairments
Warner Music Group Recorded Music — Other impairments decreased by 77.8% to $2.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
Frequent impairments suggest poor asset selection or declining market value of specific music catalogs.
Detailed definition
Specific write-downs of assets within the recorded music segment that do not fall under standard amortization or goodwil...
Peer comparison
Comparable to asset impairment metrics in any industry with significant intangible holdings.
Metric ID:
wmg_segment_recorded_music_other_impairmentsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $70.00M | $9.00M | $9.00M | $2.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -87.1% | +0.0% | -77.8% |
Range$2.00M – $70.00M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warner Music Group's recorded music — other impairments?
- Warner Music Group (WMG) reported recorded music — other impairments of $2.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does recorded music — other impairments mean?
- Write-downs of non-goodwill assets in the recorded music segment.