Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 20 Apr 2025
Result Summary
- Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a 78.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 71.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 81.8% QoQ and 81.1% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 85.2% QoQ and increased 488.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd declined at 0.9 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 2580.09 | 1442.55 | 1506.27 | 78.9% | 71.3% |
Total Expenses | 2792.45 | 1535.64 | 1541.53 | 81.8% | 81.1% |
Profit Before Tax | -212.36 | -1518.82 | -35.26 | -86.0% | 502.3% |
Tax | 10.07 | -0.14 | 12.39 | -7292.9% | -18.7% |
Profit After Tax | -206.92 | -1399.91 | -35.19 | -85.2% | 488.0% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.90 | -9.40 | -0.40 | -90.4% | 125.0% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a prominent media and entertainment company in India. The company operates in the broadcasting sector, offering a range of services including news broadcasting, entertainment content, and digital platforms. As a diversified media conglomerate, Network 18 manages a portfolio of television channels, digital content hubs, and print media. However, specific recent developments or strategic initiatives are not available in the provided data, which limits the scope to discuss any recent operational or strategic changes the company might have undergone.
Revenue
In Q4FY25, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported total income of ₹2,580.09 crores, marking a significant increase of 78.9% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹1,442.55 crores. Year-over-year, the income witnessed a 71.3% increase from ₹1,506.27 crores reported in Q4FY24. This substantial growth in revenue over both the quarter and year highlights a significant boost in the company's revenue-generating activities during the current period under review. The marked increase in income may reflect changes in the company's operational scale or market conditions within the media and entertainment industry.
Profitability
The financial data for Q4FY25 reflects a challenging profitability landscape for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹212.36 crores, which although is an improvement from the ₹1,518.82 crores loss in Q3FY25, represents a significant increase compared to the ₹35.26 crores loss in Q4FY24. Correspondingly, the loss after tax for the current period stands at ₹206.92 crores, again a notable improvement from the previous quarter's loss of ₹1,399.91 crores but a significant increase from the loss of ₹35.19 crores in the year-ago quarter. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was negative at ₹-0.90, reflecting a decrease from ₹-9.40 in Q3FY25, yet an increase from ₹-0.40 in Q4FY24, indicating a volatile earnings landscape.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics reveal that total expenses for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹2,792.45 crores, up 81.8% from the previous quarter and 81.1% from the same quarter last year. This considerable increase in expenses over both periods suggests that operational costs have risen in tandem with revenue. Despite the higher income, the increase in expenses has contributed to the continued losses. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹10.07 crores, contrasting the tax benefit recorded in Q3FY25 of ₹-0.14 crores and a decrease from ₹12.39 crores in Q4FY24. These financial metrics illustrate the company's current operational challenges, focusing on managing expense growth relative to income.
