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Quarterly Update Q2FY26

The company logged a decline in revenue for the quarter, mainly due to macroeconomic headwinds faced in the advertising segment. Despite the challenges faced, ZEEL remains optimistic about the future with rising viewership, cost reduction and higher profitability. The upcoming festive season is expected to drive revenue in the advertising segment. With efficient execution in programming and technology as well as continuous cost optimisation in ZEE5, the company's...

Top line decreased 14.3% YoY: Revenue decreased by 14.3% YoY to Rs18,248mn (PLe Rs19,733mn). Domestic ad-revenue declined 19.2% YoY to Rs7,025mn, primarily due to extended sports calendar and slowdown in spending by FMCG companies. However, total subscription revenues remained flat at Rs9,817mn (PLe Rs10,268mn). Meanwhile, other sales and services revenue declined sharply by...

ZEEL’s advertising revenue declined 9.4% QoQ/16.8% YoY, impacted by the IPL and weak FMCG spending. However, management commentary suggests early signs of stabilisation, with potential recovery supported by festive tailwinds and improving rural demand.

We cut our FY27E EPS estimates by 4% as we account for dilution impact resulting from issuance of ~169.5mn fully convertible warrants at a price of Rs132 on a preferential basis to entities forming part of the promoter group. Out of the total preferential proceeds of ~Rs22.4bn, Z IN plans to deploy ~Rs10bn towards building new businesses, ~Rs7.1bn towards inorganic expansion while the balance will be utilized for general & corporate purposes. Post warrant conversion, promoter stake will increase to 18.3% lending better execution comfort on achieving 1) TV viewership share of ~17.5%, 2) adrevenue growth of ~8-10% and 3) EBITDA margin of ~18-20% in FY26E. We...

Zee’s Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 169.5m fully convertible warrants to promoter group entities on a preferential basis at INR132 per warrant (~2.6% premium to the SEBI floor price).

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported another weak result, with revenue declining ~2% YoY, primarily due to persistent weakness in ad revenue (down 13% YoY). EBITDA declined 16% YoY, impacted by the continued weakness in ad revenue and higher production costs.

Zee Entertainment delivered steady growth, supported by operational efficiency, leading to EBITDA performing well. The management remains optimistic about the prospects of the industry and the company despite macroeconomic headwinds. ZEEL is focused on strengthening content in regional languages and on digital monetization to drive the next growth cycle. Strategic investment in innovative formats, disciplined cost management and platform expansion are expected to...

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

We increase our EPS estimates by 6%/2% for FY26E/FY27E and upgrade our rating to BUY (earlier HOLD) with a TP of Rs137 as we revise our target multiple to 11x (earlier 10x) amid sustained improvement in operating performance since last 4 quarters. Despite a weak ad-environment, ZEEL reported better than expected performance with EBITDA margin of 13.1% (PLe 12.5%) led by cost optimization efforts and narrowing losses in ZEE5. In FY25, ZEEL's content and employee cost was down 10.4% and 9.0% respectively while operating loss in ZEE5 almost halved leading to 390 bps expansion in EBITDA margin. While...

Zee Entertainment’s (Zee) revenue was largely flat at INR22b (+10% QoQ, 5% beat) as the impact of weak domestic ad revenues (-27% YoY) was offset by a 3.2x YoY jump in other sales and services (movie releases).

Ad revenue declined 6.4% YoY in Q3FY25 as there was a sharp cut in ad spends by FMCG companies in Nov’24 and Dec’24. Subscription grew 2% YoY, lower than our estimated 4% YoY, as pricing hikes by the company are taking time to implement.

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported a weak 3QFY25 on all counts. Revenue/EBITDA declined 10%/25% YoY due to continued weakness in ad revenue (-14% YoY, vs. -8% YoY for Zee) and higher production costs.

Zee reported another quarter of subpar advertising growth, down another 8% YoY in Q3FY25. Ad revenue has now declined (YoY) in nine of the last ten quarters.

Zee Entertainment (Zee)’s revenue continued the declining trend with a 3% YoY dip (-1% QoQ; 5% miss) due to continued softness in domestic advertising revenue (-11% YoY) and lower revenue from other sales and services (-57% YoY).

Sun TV Network (SUNTV) reported a largely in-line 2QFY25, with revenue/EBITDA declining 12%/26% YoY (on a high base).

Quarterly Update Q2FY25

Zee reported a mixed operating performance in Q2FY25. Advertising revenue growth remained underwhelming, declining by another 7.9% YoY.

Zee Entertainment’s (Zee) revenue continued the declining trend as 2QFY25 revenue fell 18% YoY (5% miss) on softer advertising revenue (-8% YoY, 1% miss) and lower revenue from other sales and services (-77% YoY on a high base.