Hindustan Media
Hindustan Media Q3 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
- Revenue
- ₹183Cr
- −7.1% YoY
- Net profit
- ₹1Cr
- −94.4% YoY
- Margin
- 11%
- +10.1 pp YoY
Guidance rank: #10 of 14 in Media
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The short version
The HT Media Group reported stable consolidated revenue year-on-year with a 7% sequential growth, indicating steady momentum. HT Media Group has shown consistent operational progress with stable topline performance and steady growth in overall profitability in Q3 FY26.
From Hindustan Media's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- The HT Media Group reported stable consolidated revenue year-on-year with a 7% sequential growth, indicating steady momentum.
- Print segment shows positive momentum with sequential gains, led by advertising growth and resilient circulation.
- Digital business exhibited significant revenue growth (30% YoY) with improving margins, highlighting scaling digital-first offerings.
- Radio business revenue declined due to high base effect but showed sequential improvement, with plans to recalibrate operations.
- Management is focused on sustaining momentum across segments by leveraging print strength, recalibrating radio, and expanding digital.
- AI is viewed as a potential enabler for new revenue streams, with government proposals for content creators' remuneration being a positive signal.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The company is concentrating on strengthening its existing businesses—Print, Radio, and Digital—while scaling digital offerings and maintaining profitability.
- Discussions around AI highlight its role in improving editorial tools, content credibility, and potential revenue opportunities rather than announcing specific capital spend.
- The regulatory environment and technological adoption are evolving, and the company seems to be monitoring these trends to decide on future investments accordingly.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
Hindustan Media — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Hindustan Media Q3 FY26 results — key figures
| ₹ Cr | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY | Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 183 | 197 | -7.1% | 176 | +4% |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 20 | 2 | +900% | 18 | +11.1% |
| Operating margin | 11% | 0.9% | +10.1 pp | 10% | +1 pp |
| Profit before tax | 5 | 20 | -75% | 14 | -64.3% |
| Net profit (PAT) | 1 | 18 | -94.4% | 10 | -90% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.12 | 2.44 | -95.1% | 1.37 | -91.2% |
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 Q3 FY26 results?
The HT Media Group reported stable consolidated revenue year-on-year with a 7% sequential growth, indicating steady momentum. HT Media Group has shown consistent operational progress with stable topline performance and steady growth in overall profitability in Q3 FY26.
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.
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