H T Media Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 21 May 2025
Result Summary
- H T Media Ltd reported a 0.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 6.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 2.0% QoQ and 2.9% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 90.4% QoQ and decreased 98.5% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of H T Media Ltd declined at 0.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 527.25 | 530.44 | 494.41 | -0.6% | 6.6% |
Total Expenses | 513.41 | 524.05 | 528.87 | -2.0% | -2.9% |
Profit Before Tax | -16.91 | 6.39 | -34.46 | -364.6% | -50.9% |
Tax | -16.60 | 9.63 | -13.61 | -272.4% | 22.0% |
Profit After Tax | -0.31 | -3.24 | -20.73 | -90.4% | -98.5% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.10 | -0.30 | -0.70 | -66.7% | -85.7% |
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Company Overview
H T Media Ltd is a well-established player in the media industry, primarily known for its newspapers, radio broadcasting, and digital content platforms. It operates in the Indian media sector, offering a range of products and services, such as Hindi and English newspapers, digital news portals, and FM radio stations. The company is recognized for its flagship publications, which include Hindustan Times and Hindustan, catering to a diverse audience across India. In recent years, H T Media Ltd has focused on expanding its digital footprint, enhancing its online offerings to capture the growing digital media consumption trend. However, specific recent developments concerning the company are not available based on the current data provided.
Revenue
For the quarter ending March 2025 (Q4FY25), H T Media Ltd reported a total income of ₹527.25 crores, which reflects a slight decrease of 0.6% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹530.44 crores in the previous quarter (Q3FY25). However, there is a notable year-over-year (YoY) growth of 6.6% compared to ₹494.41 crores in the same quarter of the previous year (Q4FY24). This indicates that while there was a marginal decline in revenue compared to the prior quarter, the company experienced an overall increase in revenue compared to the previous year. The data highlights the company's ability to generate higher income over the annual period despite short-term fluctuations.
Profitability
The financial data for H T Media Ltd's profitability in Q4FY25 shows a profit before tax (PBT) of -₹16.91 crores, which marks a significant decline from a positive PBT of ₹6.39 crores in Q3FY25, representing a dramatic QoQ change of -364.6%. When compared to Q4FY24, where the PBT was -₹34.46 crores, there is a YoY improvement of 50.9%. The tax impact in Q4FY25 was -₹16.60 crores compared to a tax of ₹9.63 crores in the previous quarter, illustrating a substantial decrease in tax liabilities. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was -₹0.31 crores, an improvement from -₹20.73 crores in Q4FY24, showing a YoY change of -98.5%. The earnings per share (EPS) was -₹0.10 in Q4FY25, compared to -₹0.30 in Q3FY25 and -₹0.70 in Q4FY24, indicating a QoQ improvement of 66.7% and a YoY improvement of 85.7%.
Operating Metrics
H T Media Ltd's operating metrics for this quarter reflect some notable trends. Total expenses in Q4FY25 were ₹513.41 crores, which is a decrease of 2.0% QoQ from ₹524.05 crores in Q3FY25 and a 2.9% decrease YoY from ₹528.87 crores in Q4FY24. This reduction in expenses suggests effective cost management over the periods under review. The improvement in net loss and EPS over the year indicates a potential recovery in operating performance, as evidenced by the reduced negative tax and loss figures. The data shows a significant reduction in tax provisions compared to the previous quarter and year, which may have contributed to the reduced net loss. These financial metrics point to a trend where the company is managing to reduce costs and improve profitability over the longer term, despite the challenges indicated by the negative PBT.