Jagran Prakashan's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Jagran Prakashan Ltd reported a 4.1% 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 9.5%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 20.3% QoQ and up 1.3% YoY.
• The net profit increased 1009.1% QoQ and increased 62.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Jagran Prakashan Ltd stood at 3.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a leading media company in India, primarily known for its print media offerings. The company publishes the widely circulated Hindi daily newspaper, 'Dainik Jagran,' which has a significant readership across the country. Besides print media, the company has expanded its portfolio to include digital, radio, and outdoor advertising services. It operates in the competitive media industry, which has been experiencing shifts due to digital transformation and changing consumer preferences. As of the latest available data, there are no specific recent major developments noted for Jagran Prakashan Ltd.

Revenue

The financial data for Jagran Prakashan Ltd shows a decrease in total income for Q1FY26 compared to the previous quarter, Q4FY25. The total income for Q1FY26 was ₹511.51 crores, showing a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 4.1% from ₹533.55 crores in Q4FY25. However, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, there was a 9.5% increase compared to ₹467.24 crores in Q1FY25. This indicates a growth in revenue over the year despite a recent dip in quarterly income.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Jagran Prakashan Ltd exhibit substantial improvements, particularly in profit before tax and profit after tax figures. Profit before tax surged to ₹90.23 crores in Q1FY26 from ₹12.29 crores in Q4FY25, marking a significant QoQ increase of 634.2%. Compared to Q1FY25, where profit before tax was ₹57.41 crores, there is a YoY increase of 57.2%. Profit after tax also witnessed a remarkable rise to ₹66.77 crores in Q1FY26 from ₹6.02 crores in Q4FY25, a dramatic QoQ increase of 1009.1%, and a YoY growth of 62.7% from ₹41.03 crores in Q1FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar trend, increasing to ₹3.10 in Q1FY26 from ₹1.10 in Q4FY25, representing a 181.8% QoQ increase and a 63.2% YoY rise from ₹1.90 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The operating metrics of Jagran Prakashan Ltd reveal a considerable reduction in total expenses for Q1FY26, which stood at ₹415.31 crores, compared to ₹521.26 crores in Q4FY25, reflecting a decrease of 20.3%. This reduction in expenses is notable against the backdrop of a relatively stable expense figure of ₹409.82 crores in Q1FY25, indicating a minimal YoY increase of 1.3%. This significant QoQ expense reduction has likely contributed to the improved profitability metrics observed in the same period. There are no additional data points provided for calculating financial ratios or other operating metrics such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio.