Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's Q1FY26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd reported a 15.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1FY26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 13.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 19.1% QoQ and 14.9% YoY.
• The net profit increased 976.4% QoQ and increased 21.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd stood at 1.5 during Q1FY26.

Financial Statments for Q1FY26

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Company Overview

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is a leading media and entertainment company in India. It operates in the broadcasting and media industry, providing a wide range of entertainment content across various platforms. The company is known for its diverse portfolio of television channels, including general entertainment channels, movie channels, and regional language channels, catering to a broad audience base. Zee Entertainment has a significant presence in digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, enhancing its reach and audience engagement. Recent developments for Zee Entertainment may include strategic partnerships, content acquisitions, or digital expansion initiatives, although specific recent events were not available from the provided data.

Revenue

For the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Zee Entertainment reported a total income of ₹1,849.80 crores. This represents a decline from the preceding quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹2,185.29 crores, marking a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease of 15.4%. Similarly, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), where the income stood at ₹2,149.52 crores, there was a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 13.9%. These figures reflect a reduction in revenue generation on both a quarterly and annual basis.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Zee Entertainment in Q1FY26 show a notable performance shift. The company recorded a profit before tax of ₹197.10 crores, significantly higher than the ₹113.90 crores reported in Q4FY25, reflecting a QoQ increase of 73.0%. Compared to Q1FY25, where the profit before tax was ₹179.80 crores, there was a YoY increase of 9.6%. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax for Q1FY26 was ₹143.70 crores, a substantial rise from ₹13.35 crores in Q4FY25, resulting in a QoQ surge of 976.4%, and an increase from ₹118.10 crores in Q1FY25, representing a YoY growth of 21.7%. The earnings per share also increased significantly, from ₹0.10 in Q4FY25 to ₹1.50 in Q1FY26, indicating a QoQ rise of 1400.0% and a YoY increase of 25.0% from ₹1.20 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

Zee Entertainment's operating metrics reflect changes in both expenses and tax obligations. The total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹1,652.70 crores, a decline from ₹2,043.76 crores in Q4FY25, representing a QoQ decrease of 19.1%. When compared to Q1FY25, where expenses were ₹1,941.12 crores, there was a YoY reduction of 14.9%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹53.50 crores, which decreased by 47.4% from ₹101.79 crores in Q4FY25 and showed a minor YoY decrease of 1.3% from ₹54.23 crores in Q1FY25. These figures indicate a reduction in both operational costs and tax liabilities over the periods compared.