Sun TV Network's Q1 FY 2026-27 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sun TV Network Ltd reported a 66.4% 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 10.5%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 38.2% QoQ and 4.8% YoY.
• The net profit increased 166.5% QoQ and increased 17.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sun TV Network Ltd stood at 15.71 during Q1 FY 2026-27.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2026-27

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Company Overview

Sun TV Network Ltd is a prominent Indian media conglomerate, primarily involved in television broadcasting. The company operates several television channels across various regional languages in India, making it one of the largest television networks in the country. Sun TV Network is renowned for its diverse content offerings, which include television serials, reality shows, and films. The company is a key player in the media and entertainment industry, serving a wide audience with its extensive reach. As of the latest information available up to October 2023, there are no specific recent major developments about the company.

Revenue

In Q1FY27, Sun TV Network Ltd reported a total income of ₹1634.40 crores. This marks an increase of 66.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from Q4FY26, which recorded a total income of ₹982.21 crores. Additionally, there was a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 10.5% from Q1FY26's total income of ₹1479.19 crores. The substantial QoQ growth in total income suggests a significant increase in the company's revenue generation capabilities compared to the previous quarter.

Profitability

For Q1FY27, the company reported a profit before tax of ₹814.62 crores, reflecting a QoQ increase of 153.5% from ₹321.31 crores in Q4FY26. Compared to Q1FY26, there was a YoY increase of 16.8% from ₹697.18 crores. The tax expenses for Q1FY27 were ₹198.49 crores, which increased by 120.1% QoQ from Q4FY26's ₹90.18 crores and 20.1% YoY from ₹165.24 crores in Q1FY26. Consequently, the profit after tax was ₹619.07 crores in Q1FY27, marking a 166.5% increase QoQ from ₹232.34 crores and a 17.0% increase YoY from ₹529.21 crores. Earnings per share for the quarter stood at ₹15.71, up by 166.3% QoQ from ₹5.90 and 17.0% YoY from ₹13.43.

Operating Metrics

Total expenses for Q1FY27 amounted to ₹819.78 crores, which represents a 38.2% QoQ increase from ₹593.01 crores in Q4FY26 and a 4.8% YoY increase from ₹782.01 crores in Q1FY26. The increase in total expenses indicates a rise in operational costs, yet the company's profit margins remained strong as evidenced by the substantial growth in profit after tax. This data shows that the company managed to achieve higher revenue growth relative to the increase in expenses, enhancing overall profitability.