Sun TV Network's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 07 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Sun TV Network Ltd reported a 30.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 3.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 39.5% QoQ and up 11.7% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 8.6% QoQ and decreased 10.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Sun TV Network Ltd stood at 8.23 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 999.27 | 1439.82 | 967.56 | -30.6% | 3.3% |
Total Expenses | 558.65 | 923.51 | 500.01 | -39.5% | 11.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 435.53 | 516.31 | 467.55 | -15.6% | -6.8% |
Tax | 111.73 | 131.41 | 110.61 | -15.0% | 1.0% |
Profit After Tax | 324.33 | 354.69 | 363.26 | -8.6% | -10.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 8.23 | 9.00 | 9.22 | -8.6% | -10.7% |
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Company Overview
Sun TV Network Ltd is a prominent Indian mass media company primarily engaged in broadcasting satellite television and radio operations. The company operates in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on providing a wide array of television content, including general entertainment, news, music, movies, and serials across multiple languages. Sun TV Network is renowned for its strong presence in South India and has an extensive portfolio of channels catering to diverse audiences. The network also engages in the production and distribution of films. Recent developments about the company are not available as of the data provided.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Sun TV Network Ltd reported a total income of ₹999.27 crores. This marks a decline of 30.6% compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY26) where the total income was ₹1439.82 crores. However, there is a year-over-year increase of 3.3% when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹967.56 crores. The data indicates fluctuations in the company’s revenue, with a significant drop on a quarter-over-quarter basis but moderate growth on a year-over-year basis.
Profitability
The company recorded a Profit Before Tax of ₹435.53 crores in Q3FY26, which represents a decrease of 15.6% quarter-over-quarter from Q2FY26's ₹516.31 crores and a 6.8% decrease year-over-year from Q3FY25's ₹467.55 crores. The tax expense for Q3FY26 stood at ₹111.73 crores, indicating a decline of 15.0% QoQ from ₹131.41 crores in Q2FY26 and a slight increase of 1.0% YoY from ₹110.61 crores in Q3FY25. Profit After Tax was ₹324.33 crores for Q3FY26, marking an 8.6% decline QoQ from ₹354.69 crores in Q2FY26 and a 10.7% decline YoY from ₹363.26 crores in Q3FY25. Earnings Per Share for the quarter was ₹8.23, reflecting a decrease consistent with the profit trends.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹558.65 crores, showcasing a substantial reduction of 39.5% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹923.51 crores. When compared to the same quarter last year, there is an 11.7% increase from Q3FY25's expenses of ₹500.01 crores. This significant quarter-over-quarter decrease in expenses contrasts with the year-over-year increase. Key financial ratios, such as the P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio, cannot be calculated with the provided data. The financial data reflects notable variances in income and expenses, suggesting shifts in operational and financial strategies during the examined periods.