Warner Music Group June-quarter revenue rises 10% to $1,864 million; operating income up 80%
Warner Music Group estimated preliminary, unaudited results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, showing revenue up 10% to $1,864 million and operating income up 80% to $305 million. GAAP EPS was estimated at $0.39, compared with a loss of $0.03 a year earlier, and the company reiterated its financial targets. The company moved its full results release to August 5, 2026, from August 6, and the figures may change as closing procedures are completed.
Key points
- Revenue estimated at $1,864 million, up from $1,689 million; digital revenue estimated at $1,251 million, up 11%
- Adjusted OIBDA estimated at $433 million, up 16% from $373 million; operating income estimated at $305 million vs. $169 million
- GAAP EPS estimated at $0.39 vs. ($0.03); Adjusted EPS estimated at $0.51 vs. $0.42
- Full results to be released August 5, 2026, with an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET
The filing
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