Hindustan Media Ventures' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a 3.6% 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 10.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 9.8% QoQ and up 5.0% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 4.7% QoQ and increased 1869.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd stood at 1.4 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian media industry, primarily engaged in the publication of newspapers and magazines. The company is known for its flagship Hindi newspaper 'Hindustan', which has a wide readership across various states in India. As part of the larger HT Media group, Hindustan Media Ventures leverages its established brand presence and extensive distribution network to maintain a strong foothold in the regional media market. While specific recent developments for the company are not provided, the media industry continues to evolve with digital transformation trends, impacting traditional print media companies.

Revenue

For the quarter ending Q1FY26, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a total income of ₹209.71 crores, which represents a 3.6% decrease from the preceding quarter (Q4FY25's ₹217.54 crores). However, the company experienced a year-over-year increase of 10.9% compared to Q1FY25 when the total income stood at ₹189.09 crores. This growth over the year could reflect an improvement in the company's sales or other income streams. The decrease QoQ indicates a potential seasonal or operational fluctuation impacting revenue generation.

Profitability

In Q1FY26, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹11.77 crores, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹1.97 crores in Q4FY25. This marks a dramatic QoQ change of -697.5%. Year-over-year, the PBT increased substantially from ₹0.54 crores in Q1FY25, reflecting a YoY growth of 2079.6%. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹10.24 crores, slightly down by 4.7% from ₹10.74 crores in Q4FY25 but significantly up by 1869.2% from ₹0.52 crores in Q1FY25. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at ₹1.40, compared to ₹1.50 in the previous quarter and ₹0.10 in the same quarter last year, indicating a notable improvement over the year despite a slight decline from the previous quarter.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd in Q1FY26 were ₹197.94 crores, which is a 9.8% reduction from the previous quarter (Q4FY25's ₹219.51 crores). Compared to the same quarter last year, expenses increased by 5.0% from ₹188.55 crores in Q1FY25. This indicates effective cost management QoQ, although there was a moderate increase over the year. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹1.53 crores, a significant shift from a tax credit of ₹12.71 crores in Q4FY25, showing a QoQ change of -112.0%. YoY, the tax expense rose sharply from ₹0.02 crores in Q1FY25, marking a 7550.0% increase. These figures suggest a shift in the company's tax obligations and financial structuring over the periods considered.