H T Media's Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• H T Media Ltd reported a 4.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 5.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 10.5% QoQ and 12.0% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 59.2% QoQ and decreased 118.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of H T Media Ltd declined at 0.59 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

H T Media Ltd is a prominent player in the media industry, primarily engaged in the publication of newspapers, magazines, and radio broadcasting. The company is known for offering a wide range of media products that cater to various segments of consumers. As of the latest available information, H T Media Ltd continues to be a significant contributor to the media landscape in India, with its flagship publications and radio channels enjoying a substantial audience base. Recent developments within the company may not be available in the provided data, and thus the report is focused solely on the financial analysis based on the latest quarter's performance.

Revenue

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, H T Media Ltd reported a total income of ₹557.56 crores. This reflects a 4.8% increase in revenue compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, where the total income stood at ₹532.27 crores. However, when comparing year-over-year performance, there was a 5.2% decline in total income from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, which was recorded at ₹588.06 crores. These figures highlight the fluctuations in revenue over the specified periods, indicating variations in the company's income generation.

Profitability

For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, H T Media Ltd's profitability metrics reveal significant shifts. The company recorded a profit before tax of ₹18.89 crores, a notable turnaround from the loss of ₹27.02 crores in the previous quarter. However, this represents a 65.5% decrease compared to the profit before tax of ₹54.78 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The tax component was recorded at a negative ₹2.65 crores for Q4FY26, reflecting a decrease from both the previous quarter and the year-over-year period. Consequently, the profit after tax was a negative ₹9.66 crores for Q4FY26, showing improvement from the previous quarter but a significant decline from the previous year's corresponding quarter. Earnings per share followed a similar trend, recorded at a negative ₹0.59 for Q4FY26, compared to a negative ₹1.01 in Q3FY26 and a positive ₹1.76 in Q4FY25.

Operating Metrics

H T Media Ltd's operating metrics for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 indicate a reduction in total expenses, which amounted to ₹464.28 crores. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, where expenses were ₹518.94 crores, and a 12.0% decrease year-over-year from ₹527.47 crores in Q4FY25. The reduction in expenses contributed to the improvement in the company's financial standing on a quarter-over-quarter basis, despite the challenges observed in year-over-year comparisons. This data provides insights into the company's operational efficiency and cost management over the reporting periods.