Sun TV Network (SUNTV) Q1 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, were approved and released.

• Interim dividend of Rs.5 per share (100%) declared for FY 2025-26.

• Appointment of Lakshmmi Subramanian & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for five years, subject to shareholder approval.

Financial highlights

• Standalone revenue from operations for Q1 FY26: Rs.1,256.79 crores, down from Rs.1,276.11 crores YoY.

• Advertisement revenue: Rs.289.94 crores (vs. Rs.323.77 crores YoY); domestic subscription revenue: Rs.470.12 crores (vs. Rs.425.79 crores YoY).

• Standalone EBITDA: Rs.617.23 crores (vs. Rs.706.36 crores YoY); profit after tax: Rs.528.66 crores (vs. Rs.546.94 crores YoY).

• Consolidated revenue: Rs.1,290.28 crores; consolidated profit after tax: Rs.529.21 crores.

• Earnings per share (standalone): Rs.13.41 (vs. Rs.13.88 YoY); consolidated EPS: Rs.13.43.

Outlook and guidance

• Board declared an interim dividend of Rs.5 per share, reflecting confidence in ongoing cash flows.

• Acquisition of 100% stake in Northern Superchargers Limited (UK) for GBP 100.5 million post quarter-end.