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Earnings per Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share under the two-class method for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in millions, except share amounts, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Three Months Ended June 30,
20252024
Class AClass BClass AClass B
Basic and Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income (loss) attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.
$(4)$(12)$39 $100 
Less: Net loss attributable to participating securities (a)
— — (2)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$(4)$(12)$37 $100 
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding145,878 375,380 141,568 376,315 
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
$(0.03)$(0.03)$0.27 $0.27 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
20252024
Class AClass BClass AClass B
Basic and Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income attributable to Warner Music Group Corp.$73 $183 $111 $283 
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities (a)
(3)— (5)— 
Net income attributable to common stockholders$70 $183 $106 $283 
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding144,623 375,380 140,531 376,868 
Basic and Diluted EPS$0.49 $0.49 $0.75 $0.75 
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(a)Participating securities include unvested restricted stock units, which include the right to receive non-forfeitable dividend equivalents. Participating securities are not contractually obligated to share in losses.