Hindustan Media
Hindustan Media Q1 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q1 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
- Revenue
- ₹165Cr
- +1.9% YoY
- Net profit
- ₹10Cr
- +900% YoY
- Margin
- 6%
- +17 pp YoY
Guidance rank: #10 of 14 in Media
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The short version
The company has recorded decent top-line growth in Q1 FY26, with total revenues up 6% year-on-year. The company has clocked decent top-line growth but emphasizes long-term business viability with continued investments in Print, Radio, and Digital businesses like OTTplay.
From Hindustan Media's Q1 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- The company has recorded decent top-line growth in Q1 FY26, with total revenues up 6% year-on-year.
- Print business shows an 8% y-o-y operating revenue growth, driven by strong advertising revenue and steady circulation improvements.
- OTTplay (digital business) exhibited 100% year-on-year growth, with expectations to continue this momentum.
- Efforts are underway to increase Print circulation selectively in markets showing promise, with ongoing discounting to recruit more readers.
- Radio business currently faces challenges due to pricing pressure but corrective actions are being taken.
- Overall, management intends to continue investing across Print and Digital segments for long-term viability and growth.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The company is continuing to invest behind its core Print businesses and other ventures like OTTplay, which has seen 100% year-on-year growth and aims to sustain this performance.
- There is ongoing focus on accelerating growth in Digital businesses, including platforms like Mosaic and Shine, with investments to drive future-ready offerings.
- Radio business is facing challenges, but efforts are underway to reimagine it with experiential and integrated formats.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The company's AFE (Advertising Front-End) book is currently growing.
- Management expects to gain additional footprint or orders in the next two to three days.
- AFE revenue forms a substantial part of overall Print revenue and continues from existing agreements with a life of 3 to 5 years.
Hindustan Media — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Hindustan Media Q1 FY26 results — key figures
| ₹ Cr | Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | YoY | Q4 FY25 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 165 | 162 | +1.9% | 182 | -9.3% |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 9 | -18 | — | 24 | -62.5% |
| Operating margin | 6% | -11% | +17 pp | 13% | -7 pp |
| Profit before tax | 14 | 1 | +1300% | 44 | -68.2% |
| Net profit (PAT) | 10 | 1 | +900% | 45 | -77.8% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.39 | 0.07 | +1885.7% | 6.16 | -77.4% |
Source: reported quarterly figures (Screener), ₹ crore.
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q2 FY27): revenue ₹197 Cr, net profit ₹52 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Hindustan Media Q1 FY26 results?
The company has recorded decent top-line growth in Q1 FY26, with total revenues up 6% year-on-year. The company has clocked decent top-line growth but emphasizes long-term business viability with continued investments in Print, Radio, and Digital businesses like OTTplay.
What is Hindustan Media share price analysis?
Hindustan Media currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 4.0 with a market cap of ₹638 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Hindustan Media planning capital expenditure?
The company is continuing to invest behind its core Print businesses and other ventures like OTTplay, which has seen 100% year-on-year growth and aims to sustain this performance.
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This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available earnings data and the company's earnings call transcript. This is not investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions.