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Sep 30, 2022
WMG Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Reported strong Q4 performance with growth across all revenue lines and margin expansion in constant currency.
Key Takeaways
Warner Music Group Corp. reported a strong fourth quarter with revenue growth of 9% (16% in constant currency) and net income of $150 million, driven by digital revenue growth and strong performance in both Recorded Music and Music Publishing.
Total revenue grew by 9% or 16% in constant currency.
Digital revenue grew by 7% or 12% in constant currency.
Net income increased to $150 million compared to $30 million in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted OIBDA increased 22% to $265 million versus $218 million in the prior-year quarter, or 33% in constant currency.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company is excited about upcoming releases from top artists and collaborations in music, film, TV, social media, fitness, and gaming.
Positive Outlook
- Amazing releases from the world’s hottest artists
- Innovative tech collaborations
- Strengthened position at the intersection of music, film, TV
- Strengthened position at the intersection of social media, fitness, and gaming.
- Long-term creative success
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging macro environment
- Market-related slowdown in ad-supported revenue
- Impact of exchange rates
- Revenue mix due to the growth of lower-margin artist services and expanded-rights revenue
- Shift in the timing of the financial transformation initiative.