Shemaroo Entertainment's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd reported a 0.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 11.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 1.3% QoQ and 4.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 0.5% QoQ and increased 75.6% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd declined at 16.57 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is a diversified media and entertainment company known for its extensive library of content across various formats. It operates primarily in the media sector, offering services such as content aggregation and distribution in both traditional and digital formats. The company has carved out a niche in the Indian entertainment industry, focusing on bringing a wide range of film, television, and digital content to audiences. Shemaroo has also made strides in digital transformation by offering OTT (Over-The-Top) services and collaborating with other digital platforms to reach a broader audience. As of the data available, there have been no specific major developments or changes in the company's primary business model or market strategy.

Revenue

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd reported a total income of ₹143.82 crores, compared to ₹143.19 crores in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26) and ₹162.74 crores in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25). This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 0.4% and a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 11.6%. The slight increase in total income from Q1FY26 to Q2FY26 suggests stability in revenue generation on a sequential basis, although there is a notable decline when compared to the previous year. This YoY decrease could be due to various factors affecting the media and entertainment industry, though specific reasons are not detailed in the data.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 show a challenging financial scenario. The profit before tax (PBT) was reported at -₹63.01 crores, representing a 3.4% increase in losses from -₹60.96 crores in Q1FY26 and a significant increase from -₹35.77 crores in Q2FY25, marking a 76.2% YoY increase in losses. Tax expenses for Q2FY26 were -₹17.47 crores, showing a 14.9% increase from -₹15.21 crores in Q1FY26 and a 77.5% increase from -₹9.84 crores in Q2FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) stood at -₹45.54 crores, a marginal improvement of 0.5% from -₹45.75 crores in Q1FY26 but a substantial deterioration of 75.6% from -₹25.93 crores in Q2FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was -₹16.57, reflecting a slight improvement of 1.2% from the previous quarter but an increase in losses of 72.8% compared to the previous year.

Operating Metrics

Total expenses for Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd were recorded at ₹206.84 crores in Q2FY26, marking a 1.3% increase from ₹204.15 crores in Q1FY26 and a 4.2% increase from ₹198.51 crores in Q2FY25. The upward trend in expenses, both sequentially and annually, indicates that the company has experienced rising costs over the periods in question. This rise in expenses could be attributed to various operational factors within the media sector, though the specific drivers are not detailed in the data provided. The company's operating metrics suggest increased financial pressures, as evidenced by the growing gap between income and expenses, impacting the overall financial health as reflected in the reported losses.