WBD · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Headcount / Restructuring

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42

Restructuring and other charges were $113 million in the second quarter and $317 million in the first six months of 2026. The charges primarily covered organizational restructuring, employee retention, and consulting fees related to the Separation Transaction and PSKY Merger. Corporate operating loss included restructuring and transaction-related costs, contributing to a $4.358 billion corporate operating loss in the first six months.

Key facts

• Restructuring and other charges were $113 million and $317 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. source
• During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 restructuring and other charges were primarily related to organization restructuring costs, employee retention, and consulting fees related to the previously announced Separation Transaction and the PSKY Merger. source
• During 2025 the Company initiated restructuring plans related to the previously proposed Separation Transaction. source