Sun TV Network's Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sun TV Network Ltd reported a 1.7% 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 16.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 6.2% QoQ and down 6.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 28.4% QoQ and decreased 37.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sun TV Network Ltd stood at 5.9 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Sun TV Network Ltd is a prominent media and entertainment company in India, primarily known for its television broadcasting services. The company operates in the media industry, offering a diverse range of programming that includes news, entertainment, movies, and sports across various channels. Sun TV Network Ltd is reputed for its extensive network of regional channels catering to audiences in different languages. As of the latest updates available up to October 2023, any recent major developments specific to the company are not available within the provided data.

Revenue

For the quarter ending in Q4FY26, Sun TV Network Ltd reported a total income of ₹982.21 crores, marking a decrease of 1.7% from the previous quarter, Q3FY26, where the total income was ₹999.27 crores. Comparatively, on a year-over-year basis from Q4FY25, there is a significant decline of 16.7% in total income, which was previously ₹1179.79 crores. This indicates that the company experienced a decrease in revenue both sequentially and annually, as reflected in the financial data.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Sun TV Network Ltd demonstrate a downward trend over the recent quarters and year-over-year. The profit before tax (PBT) for Q4FY26 was ₹321.31 crores, which is a notable decrease of 26.2% from Q3FY26, where PBT stood at ₹435.53 crores. Year-over-year comparisons from Q4FY25 show an even more significant reduction of 34.7%, with the PBT in that period being ₹492.10 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was ₹90.18 crores, reflecting a decrease from both the previous quarter and the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY26 was ₹232.34 crores, down 28.4% from Q3FY26 and 37.5% from Q4FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar pattern, declining to ₹5.90 in Q4FY26 from ₹8.23 in Q3FY26 and ₹9.43 in Q4FY25.

Operating Metrics

The operating expenses for Sun TV Network Ltd in Q4FY26 were recorded at ₹593.01 crores, which indicates an increase of 6.2% from the previous quarter, Q3FY26, where total expenses were ₹558.65 crores. However, when compared to Q4FY25, there is a reduction of 6.2% in operating expenses, which were ₹631.89 crores at that time. The changes in total expenses reveal a quarter-over-quarter rise but a year-over-year decline. This data suggests variations in the company's cost management strategies over the periods in question.