Network 18 Media & Investments' Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a 2.0% 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 78.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.7% QoQ and down 77.4% YoY.
• The net profit increased 449.9% QoQ and decreased 85.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd declined at 0.2 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a diversified media company operating in India, primarily involved in the business of broadcasting, digital, and print media. The company has a significant presence in the Indian media industry, with its operations encompassing television and digital content across news, entertainment, and other genres. Network 18 operates multiple television channels and digital platforms, making it a key player in the Indian media landscape. It is a part of a larger conglomerate, which provides it with strategic advantages in terms of reach and resources. Any recent major developments specific to the company are not available in the provided data.

Revenue

In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a total income of ₹564.57 crores, which represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 2.0% from ₹553.40 crores in Q3 FY26. However, when compared year-over-year (YoY) to Q4 FY25, there is a significant decline of 78.1% from a total income of ₹2580.09 crores. This sharp decrease in total income year-over-year indicates a considerable change in the revenue generation for the company over the past year.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd show a loss before tax of ₹75.57 crores in Q4 FY26, which is an improvement of 6.2% QoQ from a loss of ₹80.54 crores in Q3 FY26. Year-over-year, the loss before tax has decreased by 64.4% from ₹212.36 crores in Q4 FY25. The profit after tax for Q4 FY26 stands at a loss of ₹29.09 crores, which is a substantial increase in losses QoQ by 449.9% from a loss of ₹5.29 crores in Q3 FY26. However, the YoY comparison shows an 85.9% reduction in losses from ₹206.92 crores in Q4 FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 FY26 is reported at -₹0.20, reflecting a QoQ increase in losses by 400.0% from -₹0.04 in Q3 FY26, and a YoY decrease in losses by 78.5% from -₹0.93 in Q4 FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd in Q4 FY26 were ₹630.08 crores, which marks a 2.7% increase QoQ from ₹613.23 crores in Q3 FY26. Year-over-year, total expenses have decreased by 77.4% from ₹2792.45 crores in Q4 FY25. There is no tax expense reported for Q4 FY26 and Q3 FY26, which remains unchanged from the absence of tax expenses in Q3 FY26, and represents a 100% decrease from tax expenses of ₹10.07 crores in Q4 FY25. These figures indicate significant reductions in both income and expenses YoY, with a slight QoQ increase in both income and expenses. The absence of tax expenses in the recent quarters contrasts with the previous year's fourth quarter tax figures.