Company / Operating Cash Flow
Warner Music Group Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$678.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$400.0M / $754.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-10.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 75
Communication Services
What the data says
At $678M, Warner Music Group's operating cash flow ranks #28 of 75 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $222M in FY2017 to $754M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$678M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.8%.
Improved from $638M to $678M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#28 of 75 in Communication ServicesTop 37% of 75This company $678.0M Sector average $6.8B
▼
-90.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 10.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 75 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $678.0M | -10.1% |
| FY2024 | $754.0M | +18.2% |
| FY2023 | $638.0M | +37.8% |
| FY2022 | $463.0M | +15.8% |
| FY2021 | $400.0M | -5.9% |
| FY2020 | $425.0M | +6.3% |
| FY2019 | $400.0M | +17.0% |
| FY2018 | $342.0M | +54.1% |
| FY2017 | $222.0M | -35.1% |
| FY2016 | $342.0M | +54.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026