HT Media Reports Quarterly Results for June End, Showing Profitability and Stable Financial Metrics
HT Media Limited has released its Un-Audited Financial Results (UFRs) for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors reviewed and approved these results, which were subjected to a limited review by S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants.The company reported total income of INR 49,696 Lakhs for the quarter in continuing operations. Total expenses stood at INR 44,154 Lakhs, leading to a profit before tax from continuing operations of INR 5,660 Lakhs. After factoring in tax charges and results from discontinued operations, the company reported a total profit of INR 4,351 Lakhs for the period.
The un-audited consolidated financial results show HT Media Limited's performance across various segments. Revenue from printing and publishing of newspapers & periodicals stood at INR 37,611 Lakhs, while digital revenue was INR 2,739 Lakhs. The segment profitability before tax from continuing operations was reported at INR 5,660 Lakhs.
Key Financial Highlights (Consolidated UFR for Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)
The following table provides a summary of key financial indicators and performance metrics based on the Un-Audited Consolidated Financial Results:| Particular | Value (INR in Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Total Income | 49,696 |
| Total Expenses | 44,154 |
| Profit before tax from continuing operations | 5,660 |
| Tax expense | 863 |
| Profit/(loss) for the period (total) | 4,351 |
| Operating margin (Adjusted EBITDA / Revenue) | 5.57% |
| Net profit margin | 6.13% |
| Debt-equity ratio | 0.35 |
Standalone and Operational Updates
In addition to the consolidated figures, HT Media Limited provided detailed Un-audited Standalone Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The standalone company reported total income of INR 24,848 Lakhs. Total expenses were recorded at INR 26,156 Lakhs, resulting in a loss before tax of (INR 1,308) Lakhs.The company also provided insights into its operations and financial structure:
- Investment: During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, HT Media made an investment of INR 350 Lakhs in the equity shares of Mosaic Media Ventures Limited.
- Operational Expenses: Other expenses for the quarter included INR 128 Lakhs related to fair value movement concerning financial instruments.
- Warrant Issuance: The Board of Directors had previously approved the issuance of up to 3,87,87,137 Warrants on a preferential issue basis, comprising Promoter and Non-Promoter Warrants.
Balance Sheet and Ratio Analysis
The company's financial health indicators show stable ratios across various metrics (presented at an aggregate level):| Metric | Consolidated Qtr Ended June 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Debt-equity ratio | 0.35 times |
| Current ratio | 1.16 times |
| Total debts to total assets | 0.18 times |
| Networth (in INR Lakhs) | 1,63,122 |
The company also reported the status of its commercial papers outstanding as on June 30, 2026, amounting to INR 20,500 Lakhs.
HTMEDIA Stock Price Movement
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