Hathway Cable & Datacom's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd reported a 1.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 2.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 0.8% QoQ and 4.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 41.2% QoQ and decreased 29.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd stood at 0.1 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is a prominent player in the cable television and broadband internet services industry in India. The company is known for providing high-speed internet services and digital cable television to a broad customer base. Hathway has established itself as a leading provider in the market, leveraging its extensive fiber-optic network. However, specific recent major developments or strategic shifts in the company's business operations are not available within the provided data. The company's focus remains on enhancing its infrastructure and expanding its service offerings to maintain competitiveness in the dynamic telecommunications sector.

Revenue

For Q2FY26, Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd reported a total income of ₹555.45 crores. This represents a slight decrease of 1.6% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹564.23 crores in Q1FY26. Year-over-year (YoY), the total income showed a growth of 2.2% compared to ₹543.26 crores in Q2FY25. This indicates a modest annual revenue increase, suggesting some level of stability or growth in its revenue streams. The company’s ability to sustain its revenue from core operations is critical, given the competitive landscape of its industry.

Profitability

The company's Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q2FY26 stands at ₹23.03 crores, which marks a significant decline of 36.5% QoQ from ₹36.28 crores in Q1FY26 and a 35.6% decrease YoY from ₹35.75 crores in Q2FY25. The Tax expense reduced to ₹7.96 crores in Q2FY26, down by 13.9% QoQ and 43.5% YoY. Consequently, the Profit After Tax (PAT) dropped to ₹18.25 crores in Q2FY26, a decrease of 41.2% QoQ and 29.2% YoY. Earnings Per Share (EPS) also fell to ₹0.10, down from ₹0.18 in the previous quarter and ₹0.15 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, reflecting declines of 44.4% QoQ and 33.3% YoY.

Operating Metrics

Total expenses for Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd in Q2FY26 were reported at ₹532.42 crores, showing a slight increase of 0.8% QoQ from ₹527.95 crores in Q1FY26 and a 4.9% rise YoY from ₹507.63 crores in Q2FY25. Despite the decrease in income, the increase in expenses indicates higher operational costs. This has impacted the overall profitability metrics, as evidenced by the significant declines in both PBT and PAT. The financial performance for this quarter reflects potential operational challenges or increased cost pressures.