AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Warner Music (WMG)

Warner Music Group Q3 revenue rises 10% to $1.86 billion; net income $200 million

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Warner Music Group reported fiscal third-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with revenue up 10% and net income of $200 million, compared with a loss of $16 million a year earlier. The company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share and reiterated its full-year margin expansion guidance, which points to continued profit growth for shareholders.

Key points

  • Revenue rose 10% to $1,864 million; operating income increased 80% to $305 million.
  • Diluted EPS was $0.38 for Class A and $0.39 for Class B, versus $(0.03) a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.51 versus $0.42.
  • Company continues to expect the high end of its 150-200 basis point full-year margin expansion guidance.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share is payable September 1, 2026, to holders of record on August 20, 2026.

The filing

CompanyWarner Music (WMG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 5, 2026, 4:03 PM ET
Accession number0001319161-26-000031

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations8.01 Other Events

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