D.B. Corp Q1 FY27: Revenue up 8% to ₹6,220M, PAT surges 25% to ₹1,007M
D.B. Corp reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹622 crore, up 8% YoY, and PAT of ₹100.7 crore, up 25% YoY. EBITDA grew 19% to ₹164.7 crore with margins expanding to 26.1%. Advertising revenue rose 10% to ₹432 crore. Radio revenue increased to ₹42.5 crore with EBITDA up 29%.
The results show healthy growth across key financial metrics and business segments. The increase in revenue and profitability, coupled with margin expansion, indicates a positive financial performance. However, the impact is considered medium as it reflects a single quarter's performance and does not involve extraordinary events like major acquisitions or significant strategic shifts.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and profit after tax, along with margin expansion. Positive commentary on advertising revenue growth and radio business performance also contribute to the positive sentiment.
D.B. Corp Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a consolidated total revenue increase of approximately 8% year-on-year to ₹6,220 million (₹622 crore). The company's EBITDA grew by around 19% year-on-year to ₹1,647 million (₹164.7 crore), with EBITDA margins expanding by 250 basis points to 26.1% from 23.6% in Q1 FY26.
Profit after tax (PAT) saw a significant rise of about 25% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,007 million (₹100.7 crore) compared to ₹808 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Consolidated advertising revenue grew by approximately 10% year-on-year to ₹4,320 million (₹432 crore), driven by broad-based growth across key sectors. Print and other business EBITDA increased by 18% year-on-year to ₹1,499 million (₹149.9 crore), while circulation revenue remained stable at ₹1,204 million (₹120.4 crore).
The radio business also showed an encouraging performance, with revenue increasing to ₹425 million (₹42.5 crore) and EBITDA growing by around 29% year-on-year to ₹148 million (₹14.8 crore). Despite upward pressure on newsprint prices, the company effectively mitigated the impact through procurement efficiencies and cost optimization. The digital business reported around 20 million monthly active users as of May 2026, maintaining its position as the number 1 Hindi and Gujarati news app.
During the conference call held on July 16, 2026, management discussed the financial performance, operational highlights, and outlook. The circulation copies stood at approximately 38 lakh in Q1 FY27, with efforts to maintain market share. The digital user base hovered around 19-20 million. Advertising revenue growth was attributed to volume increase and some pricing adjustments, with key contributing sectors including government, real estate, and FMCG. Newsprint prices were expected to continue rising in Q2 before potentially decreasing in Q3 and Q4. The company also indicated continued investment in property acquisition for its own buildings to save on rental expenses, with a projected capex of around ₹150-160 crore for the year.
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