Zee Learn's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Zee Learn Ltd reported a 8.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 33.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 29.0% QoQ and 34.7% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 98.9% QoQ and decreased 47.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Zee Learn Ltd stood at 0.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Zee Learn Ltd is a prominent player in the education sector, primarily engaged in offering educational services and products. The company operates various educational institutions, including preschools, K-12 schools, and vocational training centers. Its brand portfolio includes well-known names such as Kidzee, Mount Litera Zee School, and Zee Institute of Media Arts. Zee Learn Ltd is part of the larger Essel Group, which has interests across several industries such as media, entertainment, and infrastructure. Recent developments in the education sector, particularly the integration of digital learning solutions, have been significant, although specific recent activities or strategic shifts within Zee Learn Ltd are not available in this data set.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Zee Learn Ltd reported total income of ₹112.56 crores, showing a decrease of 8.5% from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹123.02 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), which saw total income of ₹84.10 crores, there is a notable year-over-year increase of 33.8%. This indicates a significant rise in revenue over the year, despite a quarterly decline. The year-over-year growth suggests an expansion in the company’s revenue-generating activities, though it is not specified whether this is due to increased enrollment, new initiatives, or other factors.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Zee Learn Ltd in Q1FY26 indicate a challenging quarter. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for this quarter was ₹6.88 crores, representing a drastic 96.2% decrease from the previous quarter's ₹182.29 crores. Year-over-year, the PBT decreased by 16.4% from Q1FY25's ₹8.23 crores. The Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a significant drop, decreasing by 98.9% quarter-over-quarter, from ₹169.38 crores in Q4FY25 to ₹1.90 crores in Q1FY26. Year-over-year, PAT declined by 47.8% from ₹3.64 crores in Q1FY25. These figures reflect substantial pressures on profitability during Q1FY26.

Operating Metrics

Examining the operating expenses, Zee Learn Ltd experienced a notable increase in total expenses in Q1FY26, which amounted to ₹102.15 crores. This is a 29.0% increase from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹79.19 crores and a 34.7% increase from the ₹75.86 crores reported in Q1FY25. This rise in expenses, alongside the revenue figures, suggests higher operational costs during the period. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹0.10, a significant reduction from ₹5.20 in Q4FY25, and equal to the EPS in Q1FY25, demonstrating no year-over-year growth. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹4.99 crores, down 61.3% from the previous quarter's ₹12.91 crores but up 8.7% from ₹4.59 crores in Q1FY25, indicating variations in tax liabilities over the periods.