Hindustan Media Ventures' Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a 2.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 9.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 28.6% QoQ and 25.0% YoY.
• The net profit increased 2987.6% QoQ and decreased 39.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd stood at 3.73 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL) operates primarily in the media and entertainment industry in India. The company is known for its publication of newspapers and periodicals, with a strong focus on regional and national news dissemination. HMVL is a key player in the print media sector, publishing popular newspapers such as Hindustan, which is a leading Hindi daily. The company caters to a diverse readership across various states in India, providing news and analysis in Hindi, English, and other regional languages. While the provided data does not include recent major developments, HMVL's performance can be heavily influenced by the advertising market trends, readership patterns, and digital media consumption shifts.

Revenue

In Q4FY26, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a total income of ₹229.49 crores, marking a decrease from both the previous quarter (₹236.39 crores in Q3FY26) and the same quarter of the previous year (₹254.08 crores in Q4FY25). This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 2.9% and a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 9.7% in total income. The data suggests that the company experienced a downturn in revenue streams during the analyzed period, which could be attributed to various factors affecting the media industry, such as reduced advertising spend or changes in consumer behavior.

Profitability

The financial performance of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd in Q4FY26 shows a notable change in profitability metrics. The company achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹71.96 crores, which is a substantial increase compared to ₹1.34 crores in Q3FY26 and ₹45.50 crores in Q4FY25. The quarter-over-quarter growth in PBT is a remarkable 5270.1%, and the year-over-year increase is 58.2%. The profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹27.48 crores in Q4FY26, up significantly from ₹0.89 crores in Q3FY26, but down from ₹45.40 crores in Q4FY25, indicating a YoY decrease of 39.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar trend, increasing from ₹0.12 in Q3FY26 to ₹3.73 in Q4FY26, yet lower than the ₹6.16 reported in Q4FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses incurred by Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd witnessed a significant reduction during Q4FY26, amounting to ₹156.38 crores, compared to ₹218.96 crores in Q3FY26 and ₹208.58 crores in Q4FY25. This represents a decrease of 28.6% QoQ and 25.0% YoY. The reduction in expenses likely contributed to the improvement in profitability during the quarter. The tax expense also increased significantly, recorded at ₹10.08 crores in Q4FY26, up from ₹0.45 crores in Q3FY26 and ₹0.10 crores in Q4FY25, showing a substantial rise both QoQ and YoY. This escalation in tax expenses aligns with the increased profit before tax, reflecting the company's improved financial performance in terms of pre-tax profitability.