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Warner Music Group (WMG) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 05, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.38
Last Year’s EPS
0.52
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Nov 20, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call showed strong financial performance with significant revenue growth and market share gains. The company is proactively addressing future challenges, particularly with AI, and has secured beneficial agreements with key partners. However, there are concerns regarding debt levels and slight margin declines. Overall, the positive highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights, indicating a robust financial and strategic position.
Company Guidance
During the call, Warner Music Group Corp. provided positive guidance and numerous metrics that highlight their strong performance and strategic initiatives. The company reported a 13% increase in total revenue for Q4, with adjusted recorded music subscription streaming up by 8.4%. They made significant market share gains, up 0.6 percentage points in the U.S. and six percentage points globally on Spotify's top 200 charts compared to fiscal 2024. Warner Music also achieved record high quarterly revenue and 64% growth in artist services, with a focus on revitalizing their global catalog division. They expect to continue their momentum into fiscal 2026, driven by strategic investments in core markets, new DSP agreements, and a robust M&A pipeline. The company anticipates $200 million in annualized cost savings by 2026, increasing to $300 million by 2027, and projects 150-200 basis points of adjusted OIBDA margin improvement next year. Additionally, Warner Music emphasized the potential of AI in creating new revenue streams, having already secured deals with companies like Oudio and Stability AI.
Record-Breaking Revenue and Growth
Total revenue grew 13% with recorded music subscription streaming increasing 8.4%. This marks the highest year-over-year growth in nearly two years.
Market Share Gains
Warner Music Group increased its market share in the US by 0.6 percentage points and globally by around six percentage points in the Spotify top 200.
Successful DSP Renewals
Signed renewals with four of the largest DSPs, which include wholesale price increases, ensuring future revenue growth.
AI Agreements
Warner Music Group has made proactive deals with AI platforms like Oudio, Stability AI, and Clay, highlighting the company's forward-thinking approach to technological advancements.
Global Catalog and New Releases Success
Revitalized catalog successes with Fleetwood Mac's 'Tusk' reaching number 11 on Billboard and new releases from artists like Cardi B and Ed Sheeran securing number one spots in major markets.

Warner Music Group (WMG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

WMG Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Feb 05, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.38 / -
0.519
Nov 20, 2025
2025 (Q4)
0.37 / 0.48
0.42313.95% (+0.06)
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.29 / -0.03
0.289-110.38% (-0.32)
May 08, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.28 / 0.12
0.351-65.24% (-0.23)
Feb 06, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.35 / 0.52
0.3357.27% (+0.19)
Nov 21, 2024
2024 (Q4)
0.29 / 0.42
0.2945.86% (+0.13)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.27 / 0.29
0.2726.25% (+0.02)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.21 / 0.35
0.06485.00% (+0.29)
Feb 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.43 / 0.33
0.20461.76% (+0.13)
Nov 16, 2023
2023 (Q4)
0.26 / 0.29
0.318-8.81% (-0.03)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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WMG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 20, 2025
$30.50$29.69-2.66%
Aug 07, 2025
$29.67$30.77+3.71%
May 08, 2025
$29.52$27.18-7.93%
Feb 06, 2025
$31.33$30.99-1.09%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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