Hindustan Media
Hindustan Media Q3 FY25 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q3 FY25 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
Print Business: Print revenues remain under pressure but continue to form a substantial core; growth driven mainly by pricing improvements and special events rather than volume increases. The company anticipates long-term value creation through investments in future-looking businesses like OTTplay and Digital, aiming for sustainable growth.
From Hindustan Media's Q3 FY25 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Print Business: Print revenues remain under pressure but continue to form a substantial core; growth driven mainly by pricing improvements and special events rather than volume increases. Circulation volumes show some decline or flat trends.
- Advertising Growth: Advertising revenue in Print and Radio shows solid growth, with Print up 9% YoY and Radio growing strongly (29% YoY). Pricing and mix improvements support growth rather than volume.
- Digital & OTTplay: Digital revenue up 32% YoY with ongoing investments in OTTplay expected to scale in future years. Management aims for OTTplay to capture beyond 1% of India's OTT market, potentially translating to INR 200-250 cr annual revenue within 2-3 years.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The company is making strategic investments in future-looking businesses, particularly in the digital space such as OTTplay, Shine (a classifieds platform), and Mosaic Ventures (catering to VC and PE stages).
- Investments in OTTplay and other digital businesses are substantial and ongoing, with efforts to scale and create long-term sustainable value.
- The company is using its strong balance sheet to invest prudently in these adjacencies to diversify revenue streams beyond print and radio, which are under pressure.
- Investments in OTTplay are currently expensed fully, but the company expects expenses here to decrease as the business matures.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
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Hindustan Media — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q3 FY26): revenue ₹212 Cr, net profit ₹1 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Hindustan Media Q3 FY25 results?
Print Business: Print revenues remain under pressure but continue to form a substantial core; growth driven mainly by pricing improvements and special events rather than volume increases. The company anticipates long-term value creation through investments in future-looking businesses like OTTplay and Digital, aiming for sustainable growth.
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 making strategic investments in future-looking businesses, particularly in the digital space such as OTTplay, Shine (a classifieds platform), and Mosaic Ventures (catering to VC and PE stages).
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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.