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Warner Music Group Q3 FY2025: Revenue up 9%, but net loss of $16M; dividend declared
Warner Music Group Corp.
- Total revenue $1,689M (+9% YoY); Recorded Music $1,354M (+8%), Music Publishing $336M (+10%).
- Adjusted OIBDA $373M (+18% YoY); operating income fell 18% to $169M; net loss $16M vs $141M income.
- Quarterly dividend of $0.19/share declared, payable Sept 3, 2025 to holders of record Aug 20, 2025.
- Free cash flow $7M, down 96% from $160M; cash from operations $46M vs $188M prior year.
- CEO cites chart hits and market share gains; restructuring plan and catalog JV announced.