- Sun TV Network reported a 17% rise in consolidated net profit in Q1
- Net profit increased to Rs 619 crore from Rs 529 crore year-on-year
- Revenue rose 13% to Rs 1,458 crore from Rs 1,290 crore in Q1
Sun TV Network reported a strong first quarter for the financial year 2026-27, with consolidated net profit rising 17% year-on-year to Rs 619 crore from Rs 529 crore, while revenue from operations increased 13% to Rs 1,458 crore from Rs 1,290 crore.
The broadcaster's earnings performance was supported by higher operating profitability. Consolidated EBITDA rose 18.6% to Rs 735 crore from Rs 620 crore a year earlier, taking the EBITDA margin to 50.4% from 48%.
For the quarter ended June 30, Sun TV's consolidated profit after tax stood at Rs 619.07 crore, compared with Rs 529.21 crore in the year-ago period. Profit attributable to owners of the company was Rs 618.82 crore.
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Revenue from operations came in at Rs 1,457.88 crore, compared with Rs 1,290.28 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
The company said its domestic subscription revenue increased about 3% to Rs 485.46 crore, while advertisement revenue stood at Rs 282.51 crore. EBITDA rose about 19% to Rs 732.99 crore and standalone profit after tax increased about 16% to Rs 611.97 crore, according to its earnings release.
The quarter also benefited from Sun TV's cricket franchise operations. Income from its cricket franchises stood at Rs 629.83 crore, compared with Rs 473.03 crore in the year-ago quarter.
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Sun TV's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share, representing a 100% dividend on the Rs 5 face-value share, for FY27. The dividend was approved at the board meeting held on Aug. 12.
Sun TV Q1 Result Highlights (Cons, YoY)
- Net Profit up 17% at Rs 619 crore versus Rs 529 crore.
- Revenue up 13% at Rs 1,458 crore versus Rs 1,290 crore.
- EBITDA up 18.6% at Rs 735 crore versus Rs 620 crore.
- EBITDA Margin up 240 bps at 50.4% versus 48%.
- To pay interim dividend of Rs 5/share.
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