H T Media Ltd
H T Media Q1 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q1 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
The company expects to continue growth in Print business, especially by increasing circulation copies selectively in promising markets (e.g., Hindi and English markets in Delhi, Bombay, Chandigarh). The company has clocked decent top-line growth, indicating positive revenue momentum.
From H T Media Ltd's Q1 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- The company expects to continue growth in Print business, especially by increasing circulation copies selectively in promising markets (e.g., Hindi and English markets in Delhi, Bombay, Chandigarh).
- OTTplay (digital business) has shown 100% year-on-year growth and the company hopes to replicate this going forward.
- The Print segment saw a 17% y-o-y growth in advertising revenue; circulation volumes are stable or growing in Hindi, and aim to grow further.
- Discounts on circulation copies are being maintained selectively for the foreseeable future to drive long-term growth.
- Radio business is currently under pressure but efforts are underway to improve the situation.
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The company is continuously investing in its Print businesses and other ventures such as OTTplay to ensure long-term business viability.
- OTTplay has shown 100% year-on-year growth, and the company aims to replicate this performance in the future.
- There is an ongoing focus on growing the Digital business through platforms like Mosaic, Shine, and OTTplay.
- The Radio business is currently under pressure, and the company is working to correct the situation but no explicit mention of capex there.
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The cash position of the company remains very firm as of the latest update.
- The AFE (Advertising, Fixed and Equity) book is growing steadily.
- The company expects to secure additional footprint/orders in the next two to three days.
- No specific numeric details about the current orderbook or pending orders were disclosed.
2 more points management made on order book & pipeline
H T Media Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹497 Cr, net loss ₹24 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were H T Media Ltd Q1 FY26 results?
The company expects to continue growth in Print business, especially by increasing circulation copies selectively in promising markets (e.g., Hindi and English markets in Delhi, Bombay, Chandigarh). The company has clocked decent top-line growth, indicating positive revenue momentum.
What is H T Media Ltd share price analysis?
H T Media Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 5.0 with a market cap of ₹614 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is H T Media Ltd planning capital expenditure?
The company is continuously investing in its Print businesses and other ventures such as OTTplay to ensure long-term business viability.
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