H T Media's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 29 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- H T Media Ltd reported a 6.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 0.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 4.6% QoQ and down 1.0% YoY.
- The net profit increased 446.1% QoQ and increased 631.5% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of H T Media Ltd declined at 1.01 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 532.27 | 499.18 | 530.44 | 6.6% | 0.3% |
Total Expenses | 518.94 | 495.92 | 524.05 | 4.6% | -1.0% |
Profit Before Tax | -27.02 | 2.87 | 6.39 | -1041.5% | -522.8% |
Tax | -3.32 | 7.21 | 9.63 | -146.0% | -134.5% |
Profit After Tax | -23.70 | -4.34 | -3.24 | 446.1% | 631.5% |
Earnings Per Share | -1.01 | 0.17 | -0.26 | -694.1% | 288.5% |
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Company Overview
H T Media Ltd is a prominent player in the media industry, primarily involved in publishing newspapers and periodicals. The company also engages in the distribution of digital content and provides services in radio broadcasting. Known for its flagship brands such as Hindustan Times and Hindustan, H T Media Ltd has a significant presence in the Indian media landscape. Recent developments specific to the company's strategic initiatives or market shifts are not available from the provided data.
Revenue
During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), H T Media Ltd reported a total income of ₹532.27 crores. This represents a 6.6% increase compared to the preceding quarter (Q2FY26), where the total income was ₹499.18 crores. Year-over-year, the income witnessed a marginal increase of 0.3% from the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY25), which stood at ₹530.44 crores. The quarter-over-quarter growth indicates a positive trajectory in revenue generation, albeit the year-over-year growth is relatively stable, suggesting consistent revenue performance over the years.
Profitability
The profitability metrics for H T Media Ltd in Q3FY26 show a decline, with a reported loss before tax of ₹27.02 crores. This is a significant downturn compared to Q2FY26, where there was a profit before tax of ₹2.87 crores, and Q3FY25, which recorded a profit of ₹6.39 crores. The quarter-over-quarter change in profit before tax is -1041.5%, and the year-over-year change is -522.8%. The tax component also showed a negative value of ₹-3.32 crores in Q3FY26, compared to ₹7.21 crores in Q2FY26 and ₹9.63 crores in Q3FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax was a loss of ₹23.70 crores in Q3FY26, a substantial increase in loss compared to ₹-4.34 crores in Q2FY26 and ₹-3.24 crores in Q3FY25. The earnings per share also reflect the company's loss, with a value of ₹-1.01 in Q3FY26, marking a decrease from ₹0.17 in Q2FY26 and ₹-0.26 in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
H T Media Ltd's operating metrics for the third quarter of FY26 indicate an increase in total expenses to ₹518.94 crores, up by 4.6% from ₹495.92 crores in Q2FY26. However, compared to Q3FY25, there is a decrease of 1.0% from ₹524.05 crores. This shows a quarter-over-quarter rise in expenses, while the year-over-year comparison indicates a slight reduction. The company's financial performance during the quarter is characterized by a notable decrease in profitability despite an increase in total income, primarily driven by higher expenses and tax adjustments resulting in a loss for the quarter.