DB Corp Q4 FY26: Revenue Up 4%, PAT Grows 18.8% on Strong Print Performance
D.B. Corp Limited reported Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue growth of 4% to ₹5,896 million and PAT growth of 18.8% to ₹622 million. Print advertising revenue grew 6% year-on-year. The digital segment reached 20 million monthly active users. Management anticipates continued single-digit growth for the current fiscal year.
The results show positive growth in key metrics, and management guidance is optimistic, indicating a moderate positive impact on investor sentiment.
The company reported growth in revenue and profit, with positive commentary on future prospects and operational resilience despite market challenges.
D.B. Corp Limited has released the transcript of its conference call for investors and analysts held on May 11, 2026, discussing the financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated advertising revenue growth of approximately 6% year-on-year in Q4 FY26, reaching ₹4,067 million, with stable circulation revenue of ₹1,162 million. Consolidated total revenue saw a 4% year-on-year increase to ₹5,896 million, and EBITDA grew by 15.6% to ₹1,176 million. Profit after tax (PAT) rose by 18.8% to ₹622 million.
For the full fiscal year 2026, consolidated total revenues were ₹24,408 million, largely flat compared to FY25. However, on a like-for-like basis, excluding the impact of elections from the previous year, print advertising revenue grew by 6.3% and EBITDA by 7.1%, with EBITDA margins expanding to 28%. The company noted an upward trend in newsprint prices due to raw material costs and supply dynamics, expecting this to continue for a couple of quarters.
The digital business reported around 20 million monthly active users across its news apps as of March 2026, maintaining leadership in Hindi and Gujarati news apps. The radio segment reported advertising revenues of ₹358 million and EBITDA of ₹95 million for the quarter. My FM expanded to 37 cities, with all new stations achieving EBITDA positivity within three months.
Management expressed confidence in continued growth for the Indian market, expecting strong single-digit growth for the current year. They aim to maintain EBITDA margins around 24-26%. The company is also focused on acquiring existing rental properties to reduce rental outgoings, with a capital expenditure of ₹120 crore allocated for this purpose. While dividend policy remains unchanged, the board is evaluating tax-efficient ways to utilize cash. The company has no plans for acquisitions of other media houses.
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