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Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.18 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -75%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of 32.35%.Over the last four quarters, the co ...

Warner Music (WMG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Kareem Chin - Senior VP & Head of Investor RelationsRobert Kyncl - CEOBryan Castellani - Executive VP & CFOMichael Morris - Senior Managing DirectorBenjamin Black - Co-Head Internet Equity ResearchKutgun Maral - DirectorStephen Laszczyk - Vice President Conference Call Participants Batya Levi - Managing Director - Communications, Media & Infrastructure AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Welcome to Warner Music Group's Second ...

Warner Music (WMG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to Warner Music Group's Second Quarter Earnings Call for the period ended 03/31/2025. At the request of Warner Music Group, today's call is being recorded for replay purposes. And if you object, you may disconnect at any time. Now I would like to turn today's call over to your host, Mr. Karim Chin, Head of Investor Relations. You may begin. Speaker1 Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Warner Music Group's fiscal second qua ...

FISCAL Q2 2025 Earnings Snapshot © Warner Music Group 2025 Confidential 1 Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. We provide reconciliations to these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in our earnings press release, which can be found on our website at investors.wmg.com. © Warner Music Group 2025 Confidential This presentation is a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, Warner Music Group's e ...

Financial Highlights Q2 Performance Driven by Revenue Growth Across Recorded Music and Music PublishingCost Savings Plans on Track, With Reinvestment Initiatives AcceleratingYear-to-Date Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Increased by 53% and 59%, Respectively For the three months ended March 31, 2025 Total revenue decreased 1%, or increased 1% in constant currencyNet income decreased 63% to $36 million versus $96 million in the prior-year quarterOperating income increased 41% to $168 million versus $11 ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-32502 Warner Music Group Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 13-4 ...

"Our strategy is starting to bear fruit, with our strongest chart presence in two years, translating to expanding new release market share in the US. As a result, our true strength this quarter was partially obscured by challenging comparisons with last year's outperformance. As we replicate our strategy across other labels and geographies, and drive a virtuous cycle of greater reinvestment, we expect to deliver lasting value for artists and songwriters, and sustained growth and profitability for shareholde ...

Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on ...

Core Insights - Warner Music Group (WMG) is launching a new joint venture label named 5 Junction, aimed at discovering and nurturing U.S.-based artists of South Asian heritage and amplifying the success of existing South Asian artists within WMG [1][2] - The initiative is led by Anjula Acharia, who emphasizes the importance of representation and the global power of South Asian stories in music [2][3] - WMG's India team has expanded its presence in South Asia, attracting notable regional talent with global potential, such as Diljit Dosanjh and King [2][3] Group 1 - 5 Junction will collaborate closely with Warner Records in Los Angeles, focusing on the intersection of culture and commerce to enhance the visibility of South Asian music in the U.S. [1][2] - Robert Kyncl, CEO of WMG, highlights the early recognition of the global potential in South Asian music and the strategic positioning to capitalize on this market [2][3] - The label aims to amplify South Asian music, which has a significant diaspora and cultural rhythm, to thrive in the U.S. music market [2][3] Group 2 - Anjula Acharia is recognized for her role in launching Priyanka Chopra Jonas' career and connecting global talent with opportunities [3] - Acharia's previous work includes introducing Western superstars to South Asian audiences, showcasing her expertise in cross-cultural collaborations [3] - The partnership with 91 North Records, a joint venture between Warner Music India and Warner Music Canada, will further enhance the fusion of South Asian music in Canada [2]