Jagran Prakashan Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 25 May 2025
Result Summary
- Jagran Prakashan Ltd reported a 0.8% 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 4.2%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 16.8% QoQ and 7.1% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 90.4% QoQ and decreased 74.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Jagran Prakashan Ltd stood at 1.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 533.55 | 537.63 | 512.25 | -0.8% | 4.2% |
Total Expenses | 521.26 | 446.24 | 486.93 | 16.8% | 7.1% |
Profit Before Tax | 12.29 | 82.09 | 25.33 | -85.0% | -51.5% |
Tax | 6.37 | 19.46 | 1.93 | -67.3% | 230.1% |
Profit After Tax | 6.02 | 62.72 | 23.28 | -90.4% | -74.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 1.10 | 2.90 | 0.90 | -62.1% | 22.2% |
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Company Overview
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a prominent media company in India, primarily known for its print and digital publications. It operates in the media and entertainment industry, with its flagship product being the Hindi daily newspaper, "Dainik Jagran," which is one of the most widely read newspapers in India. The company also has a significant presence in other media segments such as outdoor advertising, event management, and digital platforms. While recent major developments specific to the company are not available from the data provided, Jagran Prakashan Ltd typically focuses on expanding its digital presence and adapting to changing media consumption trends.
Revenue
In the quarter ending in FY25, Jagran Prakashan Ltd reported a total income of ₹533.55 crores. This represents a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹537.63 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), there was a noticeable increase of 4.2% in total income, which was ₹512.25 crores at that time. These figures reflect the company's performance in generating revenue over the past year and quarter.
Profitability
The profitability metrics for Jagran Prakashan Ltd show significant fluctuations. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q4FY25 was ₹12.29 crores, marking a substantial decrease of 85.0% compared to Q3FY25, where the PBT was ₹82.09 crores. This also represents a 51.5% decrease from the PBT of ₹25.33 crores in Q4FY24. The company's tax expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹6.37 crores, which is a 67.3% reduction from the previous quarter’s tax of ₹19.46 crores but a notable increase of 230.1% from the tax expense of ₹1.93 crores in Q4FY24. Consequently, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was ₹6.02 crores, a sharp decline of 90.4% from Q3FY25's PAT of ₹62.72 crores and a 74.1% decrease compared to Q4FY24's PAT of ₹23.28 crores.
Operating Metrics
Earnings per Share (EPS) for Jagran Prakashan Ltd in Q4FY25 was ₹1.10, a decrease of 62.1% from the previous quarter's EPS of ₹2.90. However, on a year-over-year basis, there was an increase of 22.2% from the EPS of ₹0.90 reported in Q4FY24. Total expenses for Q4FY25 amounted to ₹521.26 crores, which is an increase of 16.8% from Q3FY25, where total expenses were ₹446.24 crores. Compared to Q4FY24, total expenses rose by 7.1% from ₹486.93 crores. These figures indicate the company's cost management and operational efficiency over the periods in question.