H T Media's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• H T Media Ltd reported a 14.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 5.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 6.6% QoQ and up 3.5% YoY.
• The net profit increased 3567.7% QoQ and decreased 58.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of H T Media Ltd declined at 0.6 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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## Company Overview
H T Media Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian media industry. The company is primarily engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. H T Media is widely recognized for its flagship publications such as 'Hindustan Times' and 'Mint', among others. The company also has a significant digital presence through its various online platforms and digital offerings. As of the latest available data, there are no major recent developments disclosed within the provided information regarding the company's strategic direction or changes in business operations.

## Revenue
In Q1FY26, H T Media Ltd reported a total income of ₹451.45 crores, marking a decrease of 14.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income stood at ₹527.25 crores. When compared year-over-year, there is an increase of 5.7% from Q1FY25, which recorded a total income of ₹427.10 crores. These fluctuations reflect variations in the company's revenue streams over the examined periods. The decline in the quarterly revenue indicates a reduction in income relative to the last quarter, while the year-over-year increase suggests an overall growth in income compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

## Profitability
For Q1FY26, H T Media Ltd reported a loss in terms of profitability, with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of -₹28.17 crores. This represents a notable increase in loss compared to -₹16.91 crores in Q4FY25, showing a 66.6% increment in losses quarter-over-quarter. However, when compared to Q1FY25, where the PBT was -₹36.34 crores, there is a 22.5% reduction in losses. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was -₹11.37 crores, a substantial change from -₹0.31 crores in Q4FY25, and a significant improvement from -₹27.59 crores reported in Q1FY25, reflecting a decrease in losses by 58.8% year-over-year. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) also mirrored these trends, with Q1FY26 EPS at -₹0.60 compared to -₹0.10 in Q4FY25 and -₹1.10 in Q1FY25.

## Operating Metrics
The total expenses for H T Media Ltd in Q1FY26 were recorded at ₹479.62 crores, a decrease from ₹513.41 crores in Q4FY25, marking a reduction of 6.6% quarter-over-quarter. Year-over-year, the expenses increased by 3.5% from ₹463.44 crores in Q1FY25. Such expense trends indicate changes in the company's operational and cost management strategies over the periods. The taxation aspect also saw a marginal increase of 1.2% QoQ, from -₹16.60 crores in Q4FY25 to -₹16.80 crores in Q1FY26, and a significant rise of 92.0% YoY from -₹8.75 crores in Q1FY25.