Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) — SEC Filings
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) — 39 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (Dec 1, 2025). Includes 16 8-K, 7 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q.
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Overview
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Dec 1, 2025: Warner Music Group Corp. announced on December 1, 2025, that its Board of Directors appointed Michael LoVullo as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, effective November 24, 2025. LoVullo previously served as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary for the company.
Sentiment Summary
Across 39 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 36 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Warner Music Group Corp. is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has filed 16 8-K, 2 10-K, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 7 SC 13G/A, 5 SC 13G, 1 8-K/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Dec 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (39)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of WMG's 26 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 5 as medium-risk, and 21 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.714B |
Key Executives
- Michael LoVullo
- Ed Sheeran
- Dua Lipa
- Twenty One Pilots
- Katy Perry
- Abigail P. Johnson
Industry Context
The music entertainment industry is characterized by intense competition among major labels and independent artists, with a significant shift towards digital distribution. Streaming services have become the dominant revenue source for recorded music, while music publishing continues to be a vital segment. The industry is also navigating the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for intellectual property.
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Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $6.714B | Generated in fiscal 2025, demonstrating strong overall performance. |
| Recorded Music Revenue | $5.408B | Representing 81% of total revenues in fiscal 2025, highlighting its primary business driver. |
| Music Publishing Revenue | $1.306B | Representing 19% of total revenues in fiscal 2025, showing significant contribution. |
| Recorded Music Revenue Percentage | 81% | Proportion of total revenue from Recorded Music in fiscal 2025. |
| Music Publishing Revenue Percentage | 19% | Proportion of total revenue from Music Publishing in fiscal 2025. |
| Access Industries' Voting Power | 98% | Percentage of total combined voting power held by Access and its affiliates post-IPO. |
| Access Industries' Economic Interest | 72% | Percentage of economic interest held by Access and its affiliates post-IPO. |
| Market Value of Non-Affiliate Common Stock | $4.5B | As of March 31, 2025, indicating significant public market capitalization. |
| Class A Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 147,022,746 | As of November 14, 2025, representing publicly traded shares. |
| Class B Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 375,380,313 | As of November 14, 2025, primarily held by Access Industries. |
| Depreciation Expense | $29M | for three months ended December 31, 2024, up from $26M in 2023 |
| Class A Common Shares Authorized | 324M | as of August 4, 2025 |
| Class B Common Shares Authorized | 100M | as of August 4, 2025 |
| Fiscal Quarter | 2025 Q2 | Reporting period for the 10-Q |
| Fiscal Year End | 0930 | Company's fiscal year end date |
Forward-Looking Statements
- {"claim":"Warner Music Group Corp. will continue to file routine administrative updates as required by the SEC.","entity":"Warner Music Group Corp.","targetDate":"2025-02-12","confidence":"high"}
- {"claim":"Capital World Investors will maintain or slightly increase its stake in Warner Music Group Corp. over the next 6-12 months.","entity":"Capital World Investors","targetDate":"2025-02-09","confidence":"medium"}
- {"claim":"FMR LLC will maintain a significant, passive stake in Warner Music Group Corp. for the foreseeable future.","entity":"FMR LLC","targetDate":"2025-02-09","confidence":"high"}
- {"claim":"The ownership percentage of FMR LLC in WMG will fluctuate slightly due to market conditions or portfolio rebalancing, but remain above 5%.","entity":"FMR LLC","targetDate":"2024-08-09","confidence":"medium"}
- {"claim":"The increase in depreciation expense will likely lead to a slight decrease in reported net income for Q1 2024 compared to what it would have been without the increase.","entity":"Warner Music Group Corp.","targetDate":"Q1 2024 earnings report","confidence":"high"}
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG)?
Warner Music Group Corp. has 39 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025, including 16 8-K, 7 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of WMG filings?
Across 39 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 36 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find Warner Music Group Corp. SEC filings explained simply?
ReadTheFiling provides AI-powered plain-English summaries of all Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) SEC filings, including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K current reports, and insider trades.
What are the key financial highlights for Warner Music Group Corp.?
Key financial highlights from Warner Music Group Corp.'s most recent 10-K include metrics such as revenue, net income, EPS, and debt ratios. Visit the filing detail page for the full breakdown.
What is the investment thesis for WMG?
The investment thesis for WMG includes bull, base, and bear case scenarios derived from AI analysis of recent SEC filings.
Who are the key executives at Warner Music Group Corp.?
Key executives identified across Warner Music Group Corp.'s filings include Michael LoVullo, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Twenty One Pilots, Katy Perry and 1 others.
What are the main risk factors for Warner Music Group Corp. stock?
Of WMG's 26 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 5 medium-risk, and 21 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Warner Music Group Corp.?
Recent forward-looking statements from Warner Music Group Corp. include guidance on {"claim":"Warner Music Group Corp. will continue to file routine administrative updates as required by the SEC.","entity and 4 other predictions.