ASCAP reported record-breaking financial results for 2025, collecting $1.945 billion in revenue—an increase of $110 million, or 6.0%, over 2024—and making $1.759 billion available for royalty distributions to its songwriter, composer, and publisher members, up $63 million, or 3.7%.
This marks the highest revenue and royalty distributions in ASCAP's history.
ASCAP operates debt-free with the lowest overhead rate among U.S. performing rights organizations at 10%, returning 90 cents of every dollar collected to members as royalties without charging commissions or taking profits. As the only major U.S. PRO not owned by private equity or outside investors, its members are the sole beneficiaries of this growth.
ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews stated: "ASCAP remains a powerful advocate for creators facing an increasingly uncertain economy and rapidly shifting music landscape. While creators are under attack globally by disruptive technologies and opportunistic private businesses, ASCAP's sole focus is to serve our members. We deliver on that mission every single day."
ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams added: "ASCAP once again delivered historic record-breaking revenues and distributions. We showed the world that our fierce commitment to putting creators first is our number one imperative. Songwriters know they belong at ASCAP and that we always have their back."