v3.26.1
Earnings per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share under the two-class method for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in millions, except share amounts, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Three Months Ended June 30,
20262025
Class AClass BClass AClass B
Numerator
Net income (loss) attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.$58 $146 $(4)$(12)
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to participating securities (a)
(2)— — — 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Basic
$56 $146 $(4)$(12)
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to shares to be issued on redemption of noncontrolling interests
— (1)— — 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Diluted
$56 $145 $(4)$(12)
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
146,297 375,380 145,878 375,380 
Shares to be issued on redemption of noncontrolling interests
2,739 — — — 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
149,036 375,380 145,878 375,380 
Earnings Per Share - Basic
$0.39 $0.39 $(0.03)$(0.03)
Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$0.38 $0.39 $(0.03)$(0.03)
Nine Months Ended June 30,
20262025
Class AClass BClass AClass B
Numerator
Net income (loss) attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.$162 $401 $73 $183 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to participating securities (a)
(6)— (3)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Basic
$156 $401 $70 $183 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to shares to be issued on redemption of noncontrolling interests
(1)(3)— — 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - Diluted
$155 $398 $70 $183 
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
146,542 375,380 144,623 375,380 
Shares to be issued on redemption of noncontrolling interests
2,746 — — — 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
149,288 375,380 144,623 375,380 
Earnings Per Share - Basic
$1.07 $1.07 $0.49 $0.49 
Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$1.05 $1.06 $0.49 $0.49 
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(a)Participating securities include unvested restricted stock units, which include the right to receive non-forfeitable dividend equivalents. Participating securities are not contractually obligated to share in losses.