Warner Music Group declares $0.20 quarterly dividend

Shareholders must be on record at close of business November 20, 2026, to receive the December 1 payment.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warner Music Group Corp. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. Payment is scheduled for December 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Dividend per share: $0.20 per share Dividend payment date: December 1, 2026 Record date: November 20, 2026

3 metrics

Dividend per share $0.20 per share Regular quarterly cash dividend on Class A and Class B common stock

Dividend payment date December 1, 2026 Declared quarterly cash dividend

Record date November 20, 2026 Stockholders of record at close of business

Key Terms

regular quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, forward-looking statements

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regular quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a regular quarterly cash dividend"

A regular quarterly cash dividend is a set amount of money that a company pays to its shareholders four times a year, usually every three months. It provides investors with a steady income stream and signals that the company is generating consistent profits. For investors, receiving these payments can be a reliable way to earn returns and assess the company's financial stability.

stockholders of record financial

"to stockholders of record as of the close of business"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"includes forward-looking statements within the meaning"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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What dividend did WMG declare?

WMG declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock.

When is WMG's dividend payment date and record date?

The dividend is payable on December 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 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): November 9, 2026 (November 9, 2026)

Warner Music Group Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32502		13-4271875
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1633 Broadway,
New York, NY		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

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

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

On November 9, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 9, 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: November 9, 2026				By:		/s/ Louis Dickler
				Name:		Louis Dickler
				Title:		Acting Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Warner Music Group Corp.

Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

New York, NY – November 9, 2026 – Warner Music Group Corp. (“Warner Music Group” or “WMG”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on WMG’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026.

About Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. WMG’s Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, EastWest, Elektra, Erato, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Records Nashville. WMG’s music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. Follow WMG on Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding expectations as to the intention to pay regular quarterly dividends. The forward-looking statements contained herein involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking statements. More information about Warner Music Group and other risks related to Warner Music Group are detailed in Warner Music Group’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Warner Music Group does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Warner Music Group maintains an Internet site at www.wmg.com. Warner Music Group uses its website as a channel of distribution of material Company information. Financial and other material information regarding Warner Music Group is routinely posted on and accessible at http://investors.wmg.com. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about Warner Music Group by enrolling your email address through the “email alerts” section at http://investors.wmg.com. Warner Music Group’s website and the information posted on it or connected to it shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this communication.

Additional factors that may affect future results and conditions are described in Warner Music Group’s filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov or at Warner Music Group’s website at www.wmg.com.

SOURCE: WMG

Media Contact:

Hannah Karp

Hannah.Karp@wmg.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Kareem Chin

Kareem.Chin@wmg.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 5.4 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 3.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE 16.8 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE 10.5 KB