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Warner Bros. Discovery Depreciation & Amortization History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Depreciation & Amortization
$5.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.3B / $7.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-19.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, Warner Bros. Discovery is in the bottom 9% for depreciation & amortization. Depreciation & Amortization has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $322M in FY2016 to $7.0B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +32.4%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Increased from $1.6B to $5.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Depreciation & Amortization over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +61.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +32.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+215.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +32.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, depreciation & amortization decreased 19.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 64 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak depreciation & amortization was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.54 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Depreciation & AmortizationValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.7B | -19.2% |
| FY2024 | $7.0B | +344.8% |
| FY2023 | $1.6B | +16.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | +0.9% |
| FY2021 | $1.3B | -3.6% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | +323.6% |
| FY2019 | $330.0M | -76.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.4B | +323.6% |
| FY2017 | $330.0M | +2.5% |
| FY2016 | $322.0M | +16.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026