Warner Music Group Corp. — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that Warner Music Group Corp. filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $4.46B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $4.48B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2018 | $4.01B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | $917.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $917.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $825.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $917.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $841.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2016 | $811.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2016 | $745.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $6.71B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $6.43B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $6.04B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $5.92B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $5.30B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | $4.46B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $1.12B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $1.06B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $1.09B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.20B | Nov 27, 2019 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $365.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $435.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $430.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $551.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $304.00M | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | ($475.00M) | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $90.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $13.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $67.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $86.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $694.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $823.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $790.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $714.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $609.00M | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | ($229.00M) | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $29.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $58.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $122.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $147.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.89B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $1.88B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $1.83B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $1.86B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $1.72B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | $2.17B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $408.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $372.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $354.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $376.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $678.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $754.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $687.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $742.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $638.00M | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | $463.00M | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2019 | $400.00M | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2018 | $425.00M | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2017 | $535.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2016 | $342.00M | Dec 20, 2018 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $139.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $116.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $127.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $135.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $9.83B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $9.16B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | $8.55B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | $7.83B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | $7.21B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | $6.41B | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $6.02B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 1, 2018 | $5.62B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | $5.34B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | $5.72B | Dec 20, 2018 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $9.07B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $8.48B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | $8.12B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | $7.66B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | $7.17B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | $6.46B | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $6.29B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 1, 2018 | $5.79B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | $5.66B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | $5.41B | Dec 20, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $647.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $518.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | $307.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | $152.00M | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | $31.00M | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ($63.00M) | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | ($289.00M) | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | ($334.00M) | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | $293.00M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $195.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $2.06B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $2.02B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2023 | $1.99B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2022 | $1.92B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | $1.83B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2020 | $1.83B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2019 | $1.76B | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2018 | $1.69B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2017 | $1.69B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2016 | $1.63B | Dec 20, 2018 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | ($1.33B) | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | ($1.31B) | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | ($1.39B) | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | ($1.48B) | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | ($1.71B) | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ($1.75B) | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | ($1.18B) | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 1, 2018 | ($1.13B) | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | ($1.27B) | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | ($654.00M) | Dec 20, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $532.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $694.00M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | $641.00M | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | $584.00M | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | $499.00M | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | $553.00M | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $619.00M | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | $514.00M | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | $647.00M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $359.00M | Dec 5, 2017 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $4.37B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | $4.01B | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | $3.96B | Nov 21, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | $3.73B | Nov 21, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | $3.35B | Nov 22, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | $3.10B | Nov 23, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $2.97B | Nov 23, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | $2.82B | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | $2.81B | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $2.78B | Dec 5, 2017 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 1,060 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | 1,052 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2017 | 1,052 | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | 1,055 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | 1,055 | Dec 8, 2016 |
| FY2015 | Sep 30, 2014 | 1,055 | Dec 10, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Sep 30, 2013 | 1,055 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | 1,000 | Dec 13, 2012 |
| FY2012 | Sep 30, 2011 | 1,000 | Dec 13, 2012 |