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Jun 30, 2021

WMG Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong third-quarter results, propelled by streaming acceleration and recovery in COVID-impacted areas. Total revenue, digital revenue, and adjusted OIBDA experienced significant growth, driven by chart-topping new music and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Warner Music Group (WMG) reported strong Q3 2021 results, with total revenue up 33% and digital revenue up 29%. Net income was $61 million, a significant improvement from the prior-year quarter's net loss of $519 million. Adjusted OIBDA increased by 58% to $263 million, driven by strong operating leverage. The company highlighted impressive streaming numbers and recovery in COVID-impacted areas.

Total revenue grew by 33%, driven by streaming acceleration and recovery in COVID-impacted areas.

Recorded Music streaming revenue increased by 27%, powered by chart-topping new music.

Digital revenue grew by 29%, representing 69.3% of total revenue.

Net income was $61 million, a significant improvement from the prior-year quarter's net loss of $519 million.

Total Revenue
$1.34B
Previous year: $1.01B
+32.7%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.04
+300.0%
Adjusted OIBDA
$263M
Previous year: $166M
+58.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$282M
Previous year: $189M
+49.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$442M
Previous year: $532M
-16.9%

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Forward Guidance

This communication includes forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of Warner Music Group about future events and financial performance.