Sun TV Network's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sun TV Network Ltd reported a 2.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 30.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 18.1% QoQ and 55.6% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 33.0% QoQ and decreased 13.3% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sun TV Network Ltd stood at 9 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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## Company Overview
Sun TV Network Ltd is a prominent player in the media and entertainment industry, primarily operating in India. The company is known for its extensive portfolio of television channels, which includes a mix of general entertainment, news, music, and movie channels. Sun TV Network has a significant presence in the South Indian market, broadcasting content in multiple languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. As of the latest updates, there are no specific major developments publicly known for Sun TV Network Ltd beyond its continuous efforts to expand its viewership and improve content quality. The company remains an influential entity in the regional broadcasting space.

## Revenue
In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Sun TV Network Ltd reported a total income of ₹1439.82 crores. This marks a 2.7% decrease from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹1479.19 crores. However, when compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q2FY25), the total income increased by 30.2% from ₹1106.10 crores. This year-over-year growth in total income reflects a substantial improvement in revenue generation compared to the same period last year.

## Profitability
The company's profit before tax for Q2FY26 stood at ₹516.31 crores, which is a decrease of 25.9% from ₹697.18 crores in Q1FY26. Compared to Q2FY25, there is a slight increase of 0.7% from ₹512.56 crores. The profit after tax for Q2FY26 was ₹354.69 crores, marking a significant decline of 33.0% from the previous quarter's ₹529.21 crores and a 13.3% decrease from ₹409.32 crores in Q2FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY26 was ₹9.00, which decreased by 33.0% from ₹13.43 in Q1FY26 and by 13.4% from ₹10.39 in Q2FY25. These figures indicate changes in profitability over different periods.

## Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Sun TV Network Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹923.51 crores, representing an increase of 18.1% from ₹782.01 crores in Q1FY26 and a significant rise of 55.6% compared to ₹593.54 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹131.41 crores, down by 20.5% from ₹165.24 crores in Q1FY26, yet up by 26.5% from ₹103.92 crores in Q2FY25. These operating metrics reflect the company's expenditure dynamics and tax liabilities over the analyzed quarters. The financial data shows variations in the expenses and tax obligations of the company in recent quarters.