D B Corp's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 16 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- D B Corp Ltd reported a 0.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 1.5% QoQ and up 1.0% YoY.
- The net profit increased 2.2% QoQ and decreased 19.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of D B Corp Ltd stood at 5.36 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 629.33 | 634.67 | 655.64 | -0.8% | -4.0% |
Total Expenses | 500.57 | 508.42 | 495.59 | -1.5% | 1.0% |
Profit Before Tax | 128.76 | 126.24 | 160.05 | 2.0% | -19.6% |
Tax | 33.25 | 32.79 | 41.84 | 1.4% | -20.5% |
Profit After Tax | 95.51 | 93.46 | 118.21 | 2.2% | -19.2% |
Earnings Per Share | 5.36 | 5.24 | 6.63 | 2.3% | -19.2% |
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Company Overview
D B Corp Ltd is a prominent media company based in India, primarily engaged in the publishing of newspapers and magazines. The company is renowned for its flagship publication, Dainik Bhaskar, which is one of the largest circulated daily newspapers in India. D B Corp Ltd operates in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on providing news and information across various platforms including print and digital. Although specific recent developments are not provided in the data, the company is known for its expansive reach and influence in the Indian market.
Revenue
During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026, D B Corp Ltd reported a total income of ₹629.33 crores. Compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, this represents a slight decrease of 0.8%. On a year-over-year basis, there was a more noticeable decline of 4.0% from ₹655.64 crores in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. This trend indicates a decrease in total revenue both on a quarterly and yearly comparison, highlighting a contraction in income generation for the period under review.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, D B Corp Ltd's profit before tax for Q3FY26 stood at ₹128.76 crores, marking a 2.0% increase from ₹126.24 crores in Q2FY26. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year, there was a decline of 19.6% from ₹160.05 crores. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was ₹95.51 crores, which is 2.2% higher than the previous quarter's ₹93.46 crores, but 19.2% lower than the previous year's ₹118.21 crores. The earnings per share (EPS) also followed a similar trend, increasing by 2.3% QoQ to ₹5.36, but decreasing by 19.2% YoY. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was recorded at ₹33.25 crores, which was a 1.4% increase from the previous quarter but a 20.5% decrease from the previous year.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for D B Corp Ltd in Q3FY26 were ₹500.57 crores, reflecting a 1.5% decrease from ₹508.42 crores in Q2FY26, but a 1.0% increase compared to ₹495.59 crores in Q3FY25. This indicates a reduction in expenses on a quarter-over-quarter basis, yet an increase when viewed year-over-year. The reduction in quarterly expenses, coupled with the decrease in total income, may be reflective of cost management initiatives undertaken by the company. Analyzing the relationship between income and expenses, the company's profitability was subjected to both market conditions and internal operational adjustments. The slight quarterly increase in profit before tax despite lower income suggests efficiency in managing operating costs.