Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Dec. 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total Warner Music Group Corp. Equity	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 308		$ 1,128	$ (654)	$ (181)	$ 293	$ 15
Beginning balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2017	1,055	1,055
Net income	$ 5			4		4	1
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	10				10	10
Distribution to noncontrolling interest holders	(2)						(2)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 321		$ 1,128	$ (650)	$ (171)	$ 307	$ 14
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017	1,055	1,055