Company / Free Cash Flow
Warner Music Group Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$539.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$296.0M / $638.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 67
Communication Services
What the data says
At $539M, Warner Music Group's free cash flow ranks #23 of 67 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $159M in FY2017 to $638M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$539M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.0%.
Remained stable around $539M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#23 of 67 in Communication ServicesTop 34% of 67This company $539.0M Sector average $3.4B
▼
-84.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 15.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #23 out of 67 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.71 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $539.0M | -15.5% |
| FY2024 | $638.0M | +17.1% |
| FY2023 | $545.0M | +44.2% |
| FY2022 | $378.0M | +27.7% |
| FY2021 | $296.0M | -15.7% |
| FY2020 | $351.0M | +18.6% |
| FY2019 | $296.0M | -1.3% |
| FY2018 | $300.0M | +88.7% |
| FY2017 | $159.0M | -47.0% |
| FY2016 | $300.0M | +88.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026