Zee Entertainment Posts 22% Rise in Q1 Profit, Revenue Falls Nearly 14%

July 22, 2025 | New Delhi:

Zee Entertainment’s Q1 FY26 results reflect a strong YoY profit growth, up from ₹118.1 crore in the same period last year. Despite this, net profit slipped from ₹188.4 crore in the previous quarter.

Operational revenue stood at ₹1,849.8 crore, a 13.94% drop YoY, and a 16.69% decline QoQ from ₹2,220.3 crore in Q4 FY25. Total expenses came down slightly to ₹1,652.7 crore, compared to ₹1,941.1 crore a year ago.

Highlights at a Glance:

• Net Profit: ₹143.7 crore
• Revenue: ₹1,849.8 crore
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹1.16 (basic and diluted)

The company pointed to a 19% fall in domestic advertising revenue, citing an extended sports calendar and sluggish FMCG demand as key factors. Subscription revenues also weakened due to a decline in PayTV subscribers.

Zee’s stock price responded negatively, ending the day 5.74% lower at ₹133.75 on the BSE.