Premium subscription streaming generated $3.1B for rightsholders in US in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, premium subscription streaming generated $3.1 billion in revenue for rightsholders in the United States, marking a 7.8% year-over-year increase. Overall industry wholesale revenues reached $5.97 billion, up 6.9% year-over-year.

This growth in streaming revenue highlights a significant trend in the music industry's financial landscape. The figures indicate a continued expansion of the subscription streaming market and its contribution to overall wholesale revenues. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.