Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) declares $0.19 dividend and furnishes earnings release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warner Music Group Corp. reported that it issued an earnings release covering its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished, meaning it is not treated as formally filed under certain securities law provisions.

The company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 3, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

Warner Music Group Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32502 (Commission File Number)

13-4271875 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1633 Broadway, New York, NY (Address of principal executive offices)

10019 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 275-2000

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

WMG

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On February 5, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. (“the Company”) issued an earnings release announcing its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

On February 5, 2026, the Company also announced in the earnings release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on March 3, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18, 2026.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Earnings release issued by Warner Music Group Corp. on February 5, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.
Date: February 5, 2026			By:						/s/ Armin Zerza
									Armin Zerza
									Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Warner Music Group Corp. disclosed that it issued an earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and that the Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock.

What is the amount of Warner Music Group’s latest quarterly dividend?

The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. This dividend applies to both Class A and Class B common stock, reflecting the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through recurring quarterly distributions.

When will Warner Music Group’s $0.19 dividend be paid to WMG shareholders?

The $0.19 per share quarterly dividend will be payable on March 3, 2026. Shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on February 18, 2026 to receive this cash dividend from Warner Music Group Corp.

Which Warner Music Group shareholders are eligible for the March 3, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of Warner Music Group’s Class A and Class B common stock of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026 are eligible. Those recorded holders will receive the $0.19 per share regular quarterly cash dividend on March 3, 2026.

Is Warner Music Group’s earnings release part of this WMG 8-K filing?

Yes. The earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 is included as Exhibit 99.1. It is furnished rather than filed, so it is not subject to certain Exchange Act Section 18 liabilities or automatically incorporated into other securities filings.

What exhibits did Warner Music Group include with this 8-K?

Warner Music Group included two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, the earnings release dated February 5, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document, supporting electronic reporting and data accessibility.