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STV Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary8 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Group revenue fell 27% year-over-year to £66.1m, mainly due to a sharp decline in Studios revenue, partially offset by a 5% increase in total advertising revenue driven by the FIFA World Cup and the launch of STV Radio.
Adjusted operating profit declined 12% to £5.9m, but adjusted operating margin improved to 8.9% from 7.4% due to cost savings and higher-margin advertising.
Statutory operating loss was £20.5m, reflecting a £25.4m non-cash impairment in Studios amid market uncertainty.
Management prioritized efficiency, cost savings, and cash generation, with no interim dividend proposed to maintain financial flexibility.
Financial highlights
Total revenue declined 27% year-over-year to £66.1m; Studios revenue dropped 63% to £15.5m, while Audience revenue grew 6% to £50.6m.
Total advertising revenue rose 5% to £48.1m, driven by strong national ad performance around the FIFA World Cup.
Digital revenue increased 13% to £12.2m, with STV Radio contributing for the first time.
Adjusted EPS was 7.1p per share, flat year-over-year.
Loss for the period was £22.3m, with statutory basic EPS at (45.8)p.
Outlook and guidance
Q3 total advertising revenue is forecast to decline by 5%.
Studios FY26 expected to breakeven, with FY27 profit dependent on key commissioning decisions.
Net debt at year end projected between £40m and £45m.
No interim dividend proposed; position to be reviewed at full-year results.
Pension contributions of £8m due in Dec 2027, then £10m annually thereafter.
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STV Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces and broadcasts television programs in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Broadcast, Digital, Studios, and Other segments. It offers news, information, and entertainment programs.