Hindustan Media Ventures' Q1 FY 2026-27 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a 6.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2026-27). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 16.4%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 11.9% QoQ and down 11.6% YoY.
• The net profit increased 86.2% QoQ and increased 399.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd stood at 6.95 during Q1 FY 2026-27.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2026-27

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Company Overview

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is a prominent player in the media industry, primarily engaged in publishing newspapers and periodicals. The company is known for its flagship publication, Hindustan, which is one of the leading Hindi newspapers in India. With a strong presence in the northern and eastern states of the country, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd caters to a diverse readership. The company focuses on delivering news and information through various platforms, including print and digital media. Any recent developments or strategic initiatives specific to the company in the current quarter are not available in the given data.

Revenue

In the first quarter of FY27, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a total income of ₹244.06 crores, representing an increase from the previous quarter (Q4FY26) where the total income was ₹229.49 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth of 6.3%. Compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹209.71 crores, there is a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth of 16.4%. This indicates a positive trend in revenue generation over the past year, highlighting the company's ability to increase its income effectively.

Profitability

The profitability of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd saw a notable improvement in the first quarter of FY27. The profit before tax for Q1FY27 was ₹69.10 crores, which is a slight decrease of 4.0% from the previous quarter's figure of ₹71.96 crores. However, when compared to Q1FY26, where the profit before tax was ₹11.77 crores, there is a remarkable YoY increase of 487.1%. Additionally, the profit after tax surged to ₹51.17 crores in Q1FY27, up from ₹27.48 crores in Q4FY26, marking an 86.2% increase. The YoY growth in profit after tax is 399.7%, as the company reported ₹10.24 crores in Q1FY26. This improvement in profitability is reflected in the earnings per share, which rose from ₹1.39 in Q1FY26 to ₹6.95 in Q1FY27, showing a YoY increase of 400%.

Operating Metrics

The operating metrics for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd indicate a rise in total expenses, which amounted to ₹174.96 crores in Q1FY27, compared to ₹156.38 crores in Q4FY26. This represents an 11.9% QoQ increase. However, on a YoY basis, total expenses decreased by 11.6% from the ₹197.94 crores reported in Q1FY26. The tax expense for Q1FY27 was ₹13.47 crores, reflecting a 33.6% increase from the previous quarter's tax of ₹10.08 crores. Compared to Q1FY26, where the tax expense was ₹1.53 crores, there is a substantial YoY increase of 780.4%. These figures highlight changes in the company's operating costs and tax liabilities over the period.