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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25-26. The company reported a net profit of ₹188.4 crore, marking a significant recovery from a net loss of ₹13.4 crore in Q4 FY24. However, total income for the quarter stood at ₹2,220.3 crore, reflecting a 1% decline compared to ₹2,185.3 crore in the same period last year. This performance has influenced the ZEEL Share Price, which has shown volatility in recent trading sessions.
Net Profit: ₹188.4 crore in Q4 FY25-26, compared to a net loss of ₹13.4 crore in Q4 FY24.
Total Income: ₹2,220.3 crore, a 1% decrease from ₹2,185.3 crore in Q4 FY24.
Advertisement Revenue: ₹837.5 crore, down from ₹1,110.2 crore in Q4 FY24.
Subscription Revenue: ₹986.5 crore, up from ₹949.4 crore in Q4 FY24.
Other Sales and Services: ₹360.1 crore, a significant increase from ₹110.3 crore in Q4 FY24.
Total Expenses: ₹1,958.4 crore, reduced from ₹2,043.8 crore in Q4 FY24.
Profit Before Tax: ₹262 crore, up from ₹141.6 crore in Q4 FY24.
Particulars | Q4 FY25 (₹ Cr) | Q3 FY24 (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY24 (₹ Cr) | FY25 (₹ Cr) | FY24 (₹ Cr) |
Income | |||||
Revenue from operations | |||||
(a) Advertisement revenue | 837.5 | 940.6 | 1110.2 | 3591.1 | 4057.7 |
(b) Subscription revenue | 986.5 | 982.5 | 949.4 | 3926.1 | 3666 |
(c) Other sales and services | 360.1 | 55.7 | 110.3 | 776.9 | 913.5 |
Other income | 36.2 | 34.5 | 15.4 | 123.4 | 129.3 |
Total income | 2220.3 | 2013.3 | 2185.3 | 8417.5 | 8766.5 |
Expenses | |||||
Operational cost | 1281.9 | 996.8 | 1283 | 4517.2 | 5039.3 |
Employee benefit expense | 230 | 243.3 | 255.2 | 926.6 | 1018.8 |
Finance cost | 8.1 | 10.8 | 6.9 | 32.7 | 72.1 |
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 63.9 | 65.8 | 77.2 | 278.5 | 309.1 |
Fair value gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss | (12.5) | (2.3) | - | (15.9) | (3.8) |
Advertisement and publicity expenses | 300 | 297.7 | 264.2 | 1146.6 | 1067.7 |
Other expenses | 87 | 122.6 | 157.3 | 507.5 | 604.2 |
Total Expenses | 1958.4 | 1734.7 | 2043.8 | 7393.2 | 8107.4 |
Profit before share of profit of associate and joint venture, exceptional item and taxes from continuing operations | 261.9 | 278.6 | 141.5 | 1024.3 | 659.1 |
Share of profit of associate/joint venture | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Profit before tax and exceptional items | 262 | 278.7 | 141.6 | 1024.7 | 659.5 |
Exceptional items | - | (80.9) | (27.6) | (98.6) | (278.4) |
Profit before tax | 2620 | 1978 | 1140 | 926.1 | 381.1 |
Tax expense | |||||
Current tax | 28.8 | 32.1 | 30.7 | 209.4 | 209.7 |
Deferred tax | 45.7 | 2.1 | 71.1 | 30.4 | (27.8) |
Tax relating to earlier years | (1.1) | - | - | (1.1) | - |
Total tax expense | 73.4 | 34.2 | 101.8 | 238.7 | 181.9 |
Net Loss for the period/year from continuing operations | 188.6 | 163.6 | 12.2 | 687.4 | 199.2 |
Profit for the period/year | 188.4 | 163.6 | 13.4 | 679.5 | 141.4 |
ZEEL's performance across various segments in Q4 FY25-26:
Advertisement Revenue: Declined to ₹837.5 crore from ₹1,110.2 crore in Q4 FY24, reflecting challenges in the advertising market.
Subscription Revenue: Increased to ₹986.5 crore from ₹949.4 crore in Q4 FY24, indicating growth in subscriber base.
Other Sales and Services: Significantly rose to ₹360.1 crore from ₹110.3 crore in Q4 FY24, driven by diversified revenue streams.
The media and entertainment sector anticipated moderate growth for Q4 FY25-26, considering the prevailing economic conditions. ZEEL's performance, with a net profit of ₹188.4 crore, surpassed expectations, highlighting the company's effective cost management and strategic initiatives.
The management expressed satisfaction with the Q4 FY25-26 performance, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable growth and content innovation. They highlighted the significant increase in net profit as an indicator of ZEEL's robust financial health. The management also reiterated their focus on digital transformation and expanding the company's reach to underserved markets.
For a complete overview of all upcoming and past earnings reports, check the Quarterly Results Calendar 2025.
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