10-Q Filing

WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP. CIK: 1319161 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001319161-25-000007`
Period End Date	20241231
Filing Date	20250206
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	wmg-20241231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 152 Income Statement 64 Cash Flow Statement 156 Stockholders Equity 46 Comprehensive Income 32

Balance Sheet 152 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$26.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$26.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$615.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$615.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$632.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$632.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $24 million and $26 million	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $24 million and $26 million	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $24 million and $26 million	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $24 million and $26 million	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$84.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$84.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$99.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$99.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped within one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesCurrent`	$470.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped within one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesCurrent`	$470.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped within one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesCurrent`	$473.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped within one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesCurrent`	$473.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$156.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$156.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped after one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesNoncurrent`	$878.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped after one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesNoncurrent`	$878.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped after one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesNoncurrent`	$874.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Royalty advances expected to be recouped after one year	`AdvanceRoyaltiesNoncurrent`	$874.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $632 million and $615 million	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$491.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $632 million and $615 million	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$491.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $632 million and $615 million	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$481.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $632 million and $615 million	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$481.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$221.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$221.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$225.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$225.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	`IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$149.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	`IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$149.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	`IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$152.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	`IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$152.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$52.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$52.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$40.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$40.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$309.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$309.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$189.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$189.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$289.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$289.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued royalties	`AccruedRoyaltiesCurrent`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued royalties	`AccruedRoyaltiesCurrent`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued royalties	`AccruedRoyaltiesCurrent`	$2.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued royalties	`AccruedRoyaltiesCurrent`	$2.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$539.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$539.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$42.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$42.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$45.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$45.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$47.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$47.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$246.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$246.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$222.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$222.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$228.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$228.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$209.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$209.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$195.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$195.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$140.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$140.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-247.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-247.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-376.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-376.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Warner Music Group Corp. equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$518.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Warner Music Group Corp. equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$518.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Warner Music Group Corp. equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$545.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Warner Music Group Corp. equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$545.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$152.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$152.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$157.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$157.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$9.15B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.75B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.75B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$894.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$894.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$476.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$476.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$474.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$474.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring and impairments	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring and impairments	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring and impairments	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring and impairments	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.45B	USD	1 Quarter
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.45B	USD	1 Quarter
Net gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$214.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$214.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$153.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$153.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$265.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$265.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$159.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$159.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 156 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$86.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$86.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized (gains) losses and remeasurement of foreign-denominated loans and foreign currency forward exchange contracts	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized (gains) losses and remeasurement of foreign-denominated loans and foreign currency forward exchange contracts	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized (gains) losses and remeasurement of foreign-denominated loans and foreign currency forward exchange contracts	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized (gains) losses and remeasurement of foreign-denominated loans and foreign currency forward exchange contracts	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on investments	`GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on investments	`GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on investments	`GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on investments	`GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (gain) on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash impairments	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash impairments	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash impairments	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash impairments	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty advances	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidRoyalties`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty advances	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidRoyalties`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty advances	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidRoyalties`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty advances	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidRoyalties`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other noncurrent assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other noncurrent assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other noncurrent assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other noncurrent assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInRoyaltiesPayable`	$202.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInRoyaltiesPayable`	$202.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInRoyaltiesPayable`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInRoyaltiesPayable`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInInterestPayableNet`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiabilities`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiabilities`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiabilities`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiabilities`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other balance sheet changes	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other balance sheet changes	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other balance sheet changes	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other balance sheet changes	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$332.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$332.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition of music publishing rights and music catalogs	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition of music publishing rights and music catalogs	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition of music publishing rights and music catalogs	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition of music publishing rights and music catalogs	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-92.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-92.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of deferred consideration	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of deferred consideration	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of deferred consideration	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Payment of deferred consideration	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units and common stock	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units and common stock	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units and common stock	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units and common stock	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchased and retired	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchased and retired	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchased and retired	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchased and retired	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activity	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activity	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activity	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activity	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-93.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-93.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-127.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-127.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$108.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$108.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$754.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$754.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$802.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$754.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$754.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$694.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 46 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.18	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.18	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.17	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.17	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`DividendsCommonStock`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`DividendsCommonStock`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`DividendsCommonStock`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`DividendsCommonStock`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	`RestrictedStockValueSharesIssuedNetOfTaxWithholdings`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	`RestrictedStockValueSharesIssuedNetOfTaxWithholdings`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common shares repurchased and retired	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common shares repurchased and retired	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$430.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$675.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 32 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$193.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Minimum pension liability	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Minimum pension liability	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Minimum pension liability	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Minimum pension liability	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$255.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$255.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$107.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$107.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$221.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$221.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.