H T Media's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• H T Media Ltd reported a 10.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 4.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 3.4% QoQ and 1.5% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 61.8% QoQ and decreased 31.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of H T Media Ltd stood at 0.17 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

H T Media Ltd is a prominent media company operating primarily in the print and digital media sectors. It is well known for its range of newspapers, magazines, and online content platforms. The company has traditionally been a major player in the Indian media industry, known for producing widely circulated dailies and engaging in digital content delivery. As of the latest available data, there have been no significant new developments publicly disclosed that might directly impact its core operations or financial performance.

Revenue

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, H T Media Ltd reported a total income of ₹499.18 crores. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous quarter, Q1FY26, where the company recorded a total income of ₹451.45 crores. Year-over-year, there was a 4.2% increase in total income compared to Q2FY25, when the income was ₹479.28 crores. The upward movement in revenue both on a quarterly and annual basis suggests changes in the company's operational or market strategies. However, the provided data does not specify the sources driving this revenue growth.

Profitability

H T Media Ltd's profitability has shown significant changes. In Q2FY26, the company reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹2.87 crores, a stark turnaround from a loss of ₹28.17 crores in Q1FY26 and a loss of ₹9.39 crores in Q2FY25. This change translates into a substantial QoQ improvement of -110.2% and a YoY improvement of -130.6%. Despite these improvements, the company recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of -₹4.34 crores, nonetheless better than the PAT in Q1FY26 of -₹11.37 crores and in Q2FY25 of -₹6.33 crores. Earnings Per Share (EPS) followed a similar trend, improving to ₹0.17 from previous negative values.

Operating Metrics

The financial data indicates that total expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹495.92 crores, reflecting a 3.4% increase compared to Q1FY26's expenses of ₹479.62 crores and a 1.5% increase from Q2FY25's expenses of ₹488.67 crores. This rise in expenses was less pronounced than the increase in income, contributing to the improved PBT in Q2FY26. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹7.21 crores, contrasting with negative tax values in the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. This shift in tax expense might be due to changes in tax liabilities or adjustments in deferred tax accounting. The financial ratios are not provided, and the data does not furnish enough information to calculate ratios like the P/E ratio or current ratio. The trends observed suggest changes in cost management or operational efficiencies, but specific drivers are not detailed in the available data.