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Warner Music Group Corp. reports developments across its Recorded Music, Music Publishing, artist services and independent-distribution businesses. Company updates commonly cover revenue trends in recorded music streaming, publishing royalties, catalog monetization, operating margins and cash flow, with results framed through labels such as Atlantic, Warner Records, Elektra, Parlophone and Rhino and the Warner Chappell Music publishing catalog.
WMG news also includes partnerships, strategic investments and content initiatives that extend the company’s artist and songwriter catalog into new distribution, film, digital-platform and global music markets. Recurring announcements address earnings calls, conference appearances and business relationships involving ADA, WMX, Warner Chappell Music and the company’s international affiliate and licensee network.
Warner Music Group (WMG) reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $1.864 billion, up 10% year over year (9% in constant currency), with Recorded Music revenue of $1.488 billion and Music Publishing revenue of $377 million, both rising double digits.
Operating income increased 80% to $305 million, while Adjusted OIBDA grew 16% to $433 million, lifting Adjusted OIBDA margin to 23.2%. Net income was $200 million, reversing a $16 million loss, and diluted EPS for Class A was $0.38. Operating cash flow rose to $142 million from $46 million, and free cash flow to $114 million from $7 million. Streaming and digital revenues posted double‑digit growth, aided by improved deal terms and despite headwinds from a prior copyright settlement comparison and the BMG distribution termination. WMG ended the quarter with $618 million in cash, total debt of $4.710 billion and net debt of $4.092 billion, and reiterated expectations for the high end of its full‑year 150‑200 basis‑point margin expansion guidance.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) will release third-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, one day earlier than previously scheduled. An earnings conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. ET, with access via registration and webcast. A replay will be available at investors.wmg.com. The company has also filed a Form 8-K with the SEC containing certain preliminary estimated financial information for the quarter.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will host an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET, accessible by advance registration for dial-in details, with a webcast and replay available via investors.wmg.com.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) agreed to acquire Sureel AI, an AI technology company focused on protecting and monetizing intellectual property, name, image, likeness, and voice in AI uses.
Sureel's multi-patented "AI DNA" and attribution platform will continue operating as a standalone service, supported by WMG's scale and resources.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) announced that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Armin Zerza will join a Q&A session at the Evercore Global TMT Conference on Tuesday, June 2, at 10:50 a.m. PT. A live and replay webcast will be available via the company’s investor relations website.
Warner Music Group (WMG)/b) will participate in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Armin Zerza will join a question-and-answer session on .
A live and replay webcast will be accessible via the company’s Investor Relations website.
Warner Music Group (WMG) announced that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Armin Zerza will participate in a Q&A session at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 20, at 11:20 a.m. ET.
A live webcast and an audio replay will be accessible via the Warner Music Group Investor Relations website.
Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) reported fiscal Q2 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue was $1.732B (up 17% YoY); Adjusted OIBDA was $397M (up 31%); operating income was $264M (up 57%); net income was $181M versus $36M a year ago. Cash provided by operations was $126M and free cash flow was $99M. Cash totaled $741M and total debt was $4.719B. Company cited streaming growth, margin expansion and a joint venture with Bain that acquired $650M in catalogs.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) and Paramount Pictures announced a multi-year, first-look partnership to develop theatrical films based on WMG's roster of iconic artists and songwriters.
WMG and production partner Unigram will develop projects with Paramount in collaboration with artists, songwriters or their estates; WME represents WMG and Unigram.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) was named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies on April 30, 2026.
The recognition cites WMG's approach to generative AI—partnering with Suno, Udio, Klay, and Stability AI—while advocating safeguards such as the NO FAKES Act, and highlights its global labels including Atlantic, Parlophone, Warner Records, and publishing arm Warner Chappell Music.