Zee Media Corporation Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 06 May 2025
Result Summary
- Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a 21.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 20.2%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 1.3% QoQ and up 5.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 71.0% QoQ and decreased 85.8% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Zee Media Corporation Ltd declined at 0.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 194.54 | 160.78 | 161.82 | 21.0% | 20.2% |
Total Expenses | 188.17 | 190.66 | 178.33 | -1.3% | 5.5% |
Profit Before Tax | -4.88 | -29.88 | -47.50 | -83.7% | -89.7% |
Tax | 1.56 | -7.46 | -6.85 | -120.9% | -122.8% |
Profit After Tax | -6.51 | -22.42 | -45.79 | -71.0% | -85.8% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.10 | -0.40 | -0.70 | -75.0% | -85.7% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Zee Media Corporation Ltd is a prominent media company in India, primarily engaged in broadcasting and digital media. The company operates a network of news and entertainment television channels covering a wide array of topics, including national and international news, regional content, and entertainment programming. Zee Media has a significant presence in the digital space, offering news content through various online platforms. The company has continued to evolve its content offerings to cater to a diverse audience across different demographics. Recent developments in the media industry indicate a shift towards digital consumption, which is a space that Zee Media is actively exploring and expanding into, although specific recent developments for the company are not provided.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹194.54 crores. This marks a notable quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 21.0% from ₹160.78 crores in Q3FY25. Additionally, there was a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 20.2% compared to ₹161.82 crores in Q4FY24. These figures highlight a robust revenue performance over both the quarterly and annual periods. The company's ability to enhance its income in a competitive media landscape is reflected in these metrics.
Profitability
For Q4FY25, Zee Media Corporation Ltd recorded a loss before tax of ₹4.88 crores, which is a substantial improvement from the loss of ₹29.88 crores in Q3FY25 and ₹47.50 crores in Q4FY24. This represents a reduction in losses by 83.7% QoQ and 89.7% YoY. The company’s tax expense for the quarter was ₹1.56 crores, contrasting with a tax credit of ₹7.46 crores in the previous quarter and ₹6.85 crores in the same quarter last year. Profit after tax showed a loss of ₹6.51 crores, which is a significant improvement from losses of ₹22.42 crores in Q3FY25 and ₹45.79 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at -₹0.10, an improvement from -₹0.40 in the previous quarter and -₹0.70 in the same quarter last year, indicating a 75.0% QoQ reduction in per-share losses and an 85.7% YoY reduction.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Zee Media Corporation Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹188.17 crores, which is a slight decrease of 1.3% from ₹190.66 crores in Q3FY25, but a 5.5% increase from ₹178.33 crores in Q4FY24. This adjustment in expenses relative to income suggests a focused effort on cost management. The company has shown a strategic approach in managing its expenses, leading to an improved profit margin. The financial data indicates a focus on operational efficiency, which has contributed to narrowing the losses over the respective periods. The reported financials reflect Zee Media's ongoing efforts to balance its operational costs while enhancing revenue streams.
