Sun TV Network's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sun TV Network Ltd reported a 34.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 1.4%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 42.6% QoQ and 10.3% YoY.
• The net profit increased 27.5% QoQ and decreased 5.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sun TV Network Ltd stood at 13.4 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Sun TV Network Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian media and entertainment industry. The company primarily operates television channels across various languages in India, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. As a significant entity in the broadcasting sector, Sun TV offers a diverse range of content, including news, movies, music, and general entertainment. The company also engages in the production and distribution of films. Recent major developments within the company or industry are not specified in the available data.

Revenue

The total income for Sun TV Network Ltd in Q1FY26 was ₹1479.19 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 34.6% from Q4FY25, where the total income was ₹1098.71 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), the total income showed a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 1.4%, as the income in Q1FY25 was ₹1459.20 crores. This data indicates a strong QoQ growth in revenue, surpassing the minor YoY growth, which suggests a significant improvement in revenue within the last quarter.

Profitability

Profitability for Sun TV Network Ltd during Q1FY26 demonstrates a robust quarter-over-quarter performance. The profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at ₹697.18 crores, which is a 26.7% increase from the previous quarter, Q4FY25, where the PBT was ₹550.37 crores. However, comparing the YoY performance, there was a decrease of 7.1% from Q1FY25, where the PBT was ₹750.08 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹529.21 crores, marking a 27.5% increase QoQ from ₹414.94 crores in Q4FY25. In contrast, the PAT saw a YoY decline of 5.5% from ₹559.77 crores in Q1FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹13.40, which increased by 27.6% QoQ from ₹10.50 in Q4FY25, but experienced a YoY decrease of 5.6% from ₹14.20 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Sun TV Network Ltd in Q1FY26 were ₹782.01 crores, which increased by 42.6% QoQ from ₹548.34 crores in Q4FY25. On a YoY basis, the total expenses rose by 10.3% from ₹709.12 crores in Q1FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹165.24 crores, a 17.7% increase from the previous quarter's tax of ₹140.38 crores, but a 14.3% decrease YoY from ₹192.89 crores in Q1FY25. These figures highlight significant changes in the company's cost structure and tax liabilities during the respective periods.