Zee Media Corporation's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 13 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a 34.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 50.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.4% QoQ and up 0.9% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 439.8% QoQ and decreased 335.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Zee Media Corporation Ltd stood at 0.84 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 241.30 | 179.96 | 160.78 | 34.1% | 50.1% |
Total Expenses | 192.43 | 193.25 | 190.66 | -0.4% | 0.9% |
Profit Before Tax | 48.88 | -13.29 | -29.88 | -467.8% | -263.6% |
Tax | -3.89 | 2.24 | -7.46 | -273.7% | -47.9% |
Profit After Tax | 52.77 | -15.53 | -22.42 | -439.8% | -335.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 0.84 | -0.25 | -0.36 | -436.0% | -333.3% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Zee Media Corporation Ltd is a prominent player in the media and entertainment industry in India. It is part of the Essel Group and is known for its television broadcasting services. The company operates a range of news channels in multiple languages, catering to diverse audiences across the country. As a significant entity in the media landscape, Zee Media has historically focused on delivering news content through television and digital platforms. Recently, the company has been involved in expanding its digital presence to adapt to changing consumption patterns. However, specific recent major developments about the company are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In Q3FY26, Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹241.30 crores, marking a substantial increase from ₹179.96 crores in the previous quarter, Q2FY26, and ₹160.78 crores in the same quarter of the previous year, Q3FY25. The company's revenue grew by 34.1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 50.1% year-over-year (YoY). This notable growth in total income indicates a robust performance in terms of generating revenue over both the previous quarter and the corresponding period last year.
Profitability
For Q3FY26, Zee Media reported a profit before tax of ₹48.88 crores, a significant turnaround from the losses recorded in Q2FY26 and Q3FY25, where the company reported losses of ₹13.29 crores and ₹29.88 crores, respectively. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was ₹52.77 crores, compared to losses of ₹15.53 crores in Q2FY26 and ₹22.42 crores in Q3FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹0.84, showing a substantial improvement from negative values in the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The QoQ change in profit before tax and profit after tax was -467.8% and -439.8%, respectively, while the YoY change was -263.6% and -335.4%, respectively. These figures highlight a remarkable improvement in profitability metrics over the reported periods.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹192.43 crores, showing a slight decrease from ₹193.25 crores in Q2FY26 and a slight increase from ₹190.66 crores in Q3FY25. The QoQ change in total expenses was -0.4%, while the YoY change was 0.9%. Despite the growth in revenue, the company managed to slightly reduce its expenses compared to the previous quarter. The reported tax for Q3FY26 was negative at ₹-3.89 crores, contrasting with a positive tax figure of ₹2.24 crores in Q2FY26 and a negative tax of ₹-7.46 crores in Q3FY25. The large negative values in tax indicate changes in the company's tax liabilities over time.