According to a CNBC-TV18 poll, revenue growth for the company is seen declining 9% from last year. Revenue is likely to be at ₹1,948.10 crore, compared to ₹2130.53 crore during the same quarter last year.
Adjusted net profit for the company is likely to grow 3% on a year-on-year basis, at ₹158.83 crore. The same was ₹154.26 crore in the year-ago quarter. The net profit growth is expected to be driven by higher other income.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter is likely to decrease by 8% from the year-ago quarter to ₹247.61 crore, while margins may remain flat at 12.7% from last year, due to cost control measures.
Consolidated YoY
|
Q1 FY26e |
Q1 FY25 |
% YoYe |
|
|
Revenue |
1948.10 |
2130.53 |
-9% |
|
EBITDA |
247.61 |
270.56 |
-8% |
|
EBITDA Margin |
12.7% |
12.7% |
Flat |
|
Adj. Net Profit |
158.83 |
154.26 |
3% |
CNBC-TV18 Poll
Key expectations from ZEEL Q1:
– Q1 is a seasonally weak quarter due to shift to IPL-led ads.
– Brokerages expect 14-15% YoY decline in ad revenues.
– Brokerages see 3-6% YoY rise in subscription revenue led by Zee5.
– To mark the ninth consecutive quarter of subscription revenue growth for Zee.
– Others segment (including revenues from movies) to be tepid given lack of any major movie release.
Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. are trading 1.44% lower on Tuesday, at ₹139.80, ahead of the results announcement. The stock is up 14% so far in 2025.
