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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Q3 FY25Entertainment

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Q3 FY25 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q3 FY25 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹108
Market cap₹9.1K Cr
P/E32.5
Updated23 Aug 2026
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The short version

The company is focused on accelerating revenue growth going forward after making good strides on margins (Page 8). - Advertising revenues were down 8% YoY due to FMCG ad spend slowdown, especially in urban areas and Hindi markets, but South and other language markets are holding better (Page 6-7). - Subscription revenue momentum remains strong, with nine-month FY‘25 subscriptions up 8.2%, supported by new channel tariff implementation and digital growth via ZEE5 (Page 5, 6, 11-12). - Advertisement spend trend has shifted upward from about Rs. The company targets an EBITDA margin of 18% to 20% by FY’26 as approved by the Board.

From Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's Q3 FY25 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

  • The company is focused on accelerating revenue growth going forward after making good strides on margins (Page 8).
  • Advertising revenues were down 8% YoY due to FMCG ad spend slowdown, especially in urban areas and Hindi markets, but South and other language markets are holding better (Page 6-7).
  • Subscription revenue momentum remains strong, with nine-month FY‘25 subscriptions up 8.2%, supported by new channel tariff implementation and digital growth via ZEE5 (Page 5, 6, 11-12).
  • Advertisement spend trend has shifted upward from about Rs. 250 crores to Rs. 300 crores per quarter due to seasonal launches and new shows; this higher run rate is expected to continue with some seasonality-driven volatility (Page 17).
  • International ad sales grew 22% YoY (nine months FY‘25), showing efforts to diversify revenue sources (Page 10).

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Profitability & Margins

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Capital Expenditure Plans

The transcript does not explicitly mention any specific current or future capex or strategic capital investments. However, some relevant points include: - The company is balancing cost optimization with long-term investment needs, implying ongoing selective investment. - Marketing and advertising expenses have increased, reflecting continued investments to drive growth. - Focus on strengthening content, especially in Hindi programming and Marathi market, suggesting content-related investments. - The company is cautious but committed to film production and music rights businesses, adjusting investments based on market conditions.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

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Order Book & Pipeline

The transcript provided does not explicitly mention any current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. However, there are references relevant to pending contractual and commercial matters: - Arbitration case filed by Star is ongoing, with proceedings in initial stages. - Arbitration claims and provisions related to government bodies have been crystallized and conservatively provided for.

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit

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Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹2.0K Cr, net loss ₹104 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd Q3 FY25 results?

The company is focused on accelerating revenue growth going forward after making good strides on margins (Page 8). - Advertising revenues were down 8% YoY due to FMCG ad spend slowdown, especially in urban areas and Hindi markets, but South and other language markets are holding better (Page 6-7). - Subscription revenue momentum remains strong, with nine-month FY‘25 subscriptions up 8.2%, supported by new channel tariff implementation and digital growth via ZEE5 (Page 5, 6, 11-12). - Advertisement spend trend has shifted upward from about Rs. The company targets an EBITDA margin of 18% to 20% by FY’26 as approved by the Board.

What is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd share price analysis?

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 32.5 with a market cap of ₹9,082 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd planning capital expenditure?

The transcript does not explicitly mention any specific current or future capex or strategic capital investments.

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