H T Media Ltd
H T Media Q2 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
Print business shows growth with ad revenues up 10% YoY and operating revenue up 7%, indicating a positive trend. The company expects to be able to repeat the current quarter's good performance going forward, indicating stable to improving earnings (Page 14).
From H T Media Ltd's Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Print business shows growth with ad revenues up 10% YoY and operating revenue up 7%, indicating a positive trend.
- Circulation volumes are growing both YoY and sequentially, although there are some pricing adjustments to optimize market potential.
- Digital business (OTTplay) continues consistent revenue growth (10% YoY, 8% sequentially), with subscriber base expansion and improving renewal rates.
- OTTplay subscriber acquisition costs have reduced substantially in September, suggesting improving digital economics.
- Radio business remains under stress but shows slight sequential revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins, with ongoing strategic efforts.
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future capex, capital investment, or strategic investment plans.
- There is a reference to investment in OTTplay under Hindustan Media Ventures Limited, which is contributing to higher other expenses and digital business scaling.
- OTTplay's subscriber acquisition efforts and associated costs indicate strategic digital investment.
- No specific capex or large-scale capital expenditure announcements were discussed.
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were H T Media Ltd Q2 FY26 results?
Print business shows growth with ad revenues up 10% YoY and operating revenue up 7%, indicating a positive trend. The company expects to be able to repeat the current quarter's good performance going forward, indicating stable to improving earnings (Page 14).
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 transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future capex, capital investment, or strategic investment plans.
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