Hindustan Media Ventures' Q2 FY 2026-27 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a 1.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2026-27). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 10.4%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 3.0% QoQ and down 15.7% YoY.
• The net profit increased 1.7% QoQ and increased 416.3% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd stood at 7.06 during Q2 FY 2026-27.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2026-27

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Company Overview

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is a prominent player in the media and publishing industry in India. The company is primarily involved in the publication of newspapers, magazines, and digital content. It is best known for publishing the Hindi daily newspaper 'Hindustan', which has a wide readership across various states in India. Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is a subsidiary of the HT Media Group, which is one of the leading media companies in India. Recent developments in the media industry, such as the digital transformation and the shift towards online news consumption, are likely to impact the company's operational strategies and financial performance. However, specific recent developments pertaining to Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd are not available in the provided data.

Revenue

For the second quarter of the fiscal year 2027 (Q2FY27), Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a total income of ₹248.41 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 1.8% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27), where the total income was ₹244.06 crores. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income increased by 10.4% from ₹224.92 crores in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26). This upward trend in revenue reflects the company's ability to generate higher income over the observed periods. The increase in total income suggests a positive growth trajectory in revenue streams during this period.

Profitability

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd's profit before tax (PBT) for Q2FY27 was ₹68.25 crores, which shows a slight decline of 1.2% on a QoQ basis from ₹69.10 crores in Q1FY27. However, when compared to Q2FY26, where the PBT was ₹11.29 crores, there is a substantial YoY increase of 504.5%. The company's tax expenses for Q2FY27 were ₹12.74 crores, showing a decrease of 5.4% from Q1FY27, and a significant YoY increase of 952.9% from the Q2FY26 tax expense of ₹1.21 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY27 amounted to ₹52.04 crores, marking a 1.7% QoQ increase from ₹51.17 crores in Q1FY27, and an impressive 416.3% YoY increase from ₹10.08 crores in Q2FY26. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY27 was ₹7.06, which reflects a 1.6% increase from the previous quarter and a 415.3% rise YoY. These figures indicate substantial improvements in profitability metrics over the year.

Operating Metrics

In Q2FY27, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported total expenses of ₹180.16 crores, which represents a 3.0% QoQ increase from ₹174.96 crores in Q1FY27. However, this is a decrease of 15.7% YoY from total expenses of ₹213.63 crores in Q2FY26. This reduction in expenses over the year may be indicative of the company’s cost management efforts. The significant decrease in expenses, paired with the increase in total income, suggests a more efficient operational performance. The financial data does not provide specific details on other operating metrics such as debt-to-equity or current ratios, which are important for assessing the overall operational efficiency and financial health of the company.