Zee Media Corporation's Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a 28.7% 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 growth of 6.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.4% QoQ and down 1.6% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 150.3% QoQ and decreased 27.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Zee Media Corporation Ltd - at - during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Zee Media Corporation Ltd is a prominent player in the media industry, primarily involved in the broadcasting and digital news segment. The company operates numerous regional and national news channels across India and has established a significant digital presence to cater to the growing demand for online news. Recent developments in the media landscape, such as the increased consumption of digital content and the expansion of digital platforms, have influenced the company's operations. However, specific recent developments related to the company's strategic initiatives or changes in its operational model are not available from the data provided.

Revenue

In the fourth quarter of FY26, Zee Media Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹171.96 crores. This figure represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 28.7% compared to the third quarter of FY26, where the total income was ₹241.30 crores. However, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, there was a 6.3% increase in total income from ₹161.72 crores in the fourth quarter of FY25. The revenue trends reflect fluctuations that could be attributed to seasonal variations or changes in the company's revenue-generating activities, although specific reasons for these changes are not detailed in the provided data.

Profitability

Zee Media Corporation Ltd experienced a challenging financial performance in terms of profitability during the fourth quarter of FY26. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹-29.91 crores, contrasting with a profit before tax of ₹48.88 crores in the previous quarter, marking a significant QoQ decrease of 161.2%. Compared to the fourth quarter of FY25, where the loss was ₹-49.53 crores, there was a YoY improvement of 39.6%. The profit after tax for Q4FY26 was ₹-26.53 crores, which is a 150.3% decrease from the profit of ₹52.77 crores reported in Q3FY26, and a 27.8% improvement from a loss of ₹-36.76 crores in Q4FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was recorded at zero, showing a decrease of 100% both QoQ and YoY.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Zee Media Corporation Ltd in the fourth quarter of FY26 amounted to ₹197.07 crores, marking a 2.4% increase from ₹192.43 crores in Q3FY26. Compared to Q4FY25, the total expenses decreased by 1.6% from ₹200.21 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was ₹-3.38 crores, showing a reduction of 13.1% QoQ from ₹-3.89 crores in Q3FY26, and a significant YoY decrease of 73.5% from ₹-12.77 crores in Q4FY25. These figures indicate changes in the company's cost structure and tax liabilities over the periods analyzed, although specific operational factors contributing to these variations are not detailed in the data provided.