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Warner Bros. Discovery Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Streaming segment achieved over $3 billion in revenue for the first time, with subscriber-related revenue growth accelerating to 10% sequentially, excluding FX.
Adjusted EBITDA for streaming reached $512 million, up over 60% year-over-year, with a 17% margin, marking a turnaround from prior losses.
Total revenues for Q2 2026 were $8.7 billion, down 12% ex-FX year-over-year, with declines in advertising and content revenues offsetting modest growth in distribution revenues.
The Fifth Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, effective June 30, 2026, updates the terms governing Warner Bros. Discovery Receivables Funding, LLC’s receivables securitization facility, with PNC Bank as Administrative Agent and Turner Broadcasting System as Servicer.
Net income available was $149 million, down 91% year-over-year, impacted by $1.1 billion in pre-tax acquisition-related amortization and restructuring expenses.
Financial highlights
Streaming revenue surpassed $3 billion in Q2 2026, with subscriber-related revenue growth up 200 basis points sequentially to 10% ex FX.
Streaming adjusted EBITDA was $512 million, a 60%+ increase year-over-year, with a 17% margin.
Advertising revenues fell 22% ex-FX, mainly due to the absence of NBA content and continued linear audience declines.
Content revenues dropped 26% ex-FX, primarily from lower theatrical revenue in Studios.
Cash provided by operating activities was $848 million, and free cash flow was $572 million, both down year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued momentum in streaming, with a strong content pipeline for 2026 and 2027, including major HBO and DC releases.
Studio segment targets over $3 billion in adjusted EBITDA long-term, with a ramp-up in film production from 14 films in 2026 to 19 in 2027.
Bundling strategies with partners like Disney and others are expected to further reduce churn and improve retention in 2026 and beyond.
Forward-looking statements highlight risks related to the proposed transaction with Paramount Skydance Corporation, regulatory approvals, and market conditions.
- Separation into two public companies and $35.5bn bond tender target mid-2026 completion.WBD
Investor Update8 Jul 2026 - $2.9B net loss on $8.9B revenue; streaming up, linear down, Paramount Skydance merger approved.WBD
Q1 202612 May 2026 - Proxy outlines merger, record results, and major governance and compensation actions.WBD
Proxy filing30 Apr 2026 - Director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay up for vote; board opposes sustainability report.WBD
Proxy filing30 Apr 2026 - Merger with Paramount Skydance approved; compensation proposal rejected by shareholders.WBD
AGM 202627 Apr 2026 - Shareholders to vote on PSKY merger amid litigation and detailed supplemental disclosures.WBD
Proxy filing16 Apr 2026 - Streaming subscribers rose to 131.6 million as Q4 revenue declined and separation plans advanced.WBD
Q4 20258 Apr 2026 - Shareholders to vote on a Paramount merger with a 147% premium and Q3 2026 closing target.WBD
Proxy filing26 Mar 2026 - Shareholders to vote on $31.00 per share all-cash merger with PSKY, unanimously backed by the board.WBD
Proxy filing26 Mar 2026
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