HMVL Q1FY27 Earnings Webinar Transcript Released
HMVL released its Q1FY27 earnings webinar transcript. Consolidated revenue grew 15% to ₹497 crore, with EBITDA up nearly 3x to ₹90 crore and PAT at ₹47 crore. Print ad revenue rose 15% to ₹295 crore. Concerns were raised about a preferential issue by parent entities and newsprint costs, though management expects margins to stabilize.
The announcement includes updated financial performance for the quarter, which is material information for investors. Discussions around a preferential issue and its implications, along with operational challenges and management's responses, are significant factors influencing investor decisions.
The company reported improved financial results, which is positive. However, concerns were raised by analysts regarding a preferential issue and its potential dilution, as well as ongoing cost pressures like newsprint prices. The management provided explanations, but the mixed sentiment from analysts prevents a strongly positive rating.
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) has released the transcript of its conference call held on August 5, 2026, to discuss the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The call featured management from HT Media Group, including Mr. Piyush Gupta (Group CFO) and Ms. Anna Abraham (Group Deputy CFO & HMVL CFO).
During the call, the management highlighted a significant improvement in consolidated revenue, which grew by 15% to ₹497 crore. EBITDA increased nearly threefold to ₹90 crore, with a 12-point margin expansion. Profit After Tax (PAT) substantially improved to ₹47 crore, achieving a PAT margin of 9%. The company maintained a robust net cash position of ₹922 crore.
The Print segment revenue grew by 16% to ₹376 crore, driven by a 15% increase in advertising revenue to ₹295 crore. EBITDA for the Print segment was ₹50 crore with a 13% margin. The English Print segment saw advertising revenue grow by 12% to ₹156 crore, while Hindi Print advertising revenue reached ₹139 crore.
However, the Radio segment's top line remained flat with an operating EBITDA of negative ₹3 crore. The Digital segment experienced a revenue decline of 28%, with operating EBITDA at negative ₹3 crore and a margin of -12%.
A key discussion point was the proposed preferential issue by HT Media and Digicontent Limited (DCL) to strengthen their capital structure and reduce debt. While HMVL itself has a healthy cash position, the preferential issue in HT Media and DCL aims to address their respective debt profiles. Management clarified that the pricing of the preferential issue strictly followed SEBI guidelines, using the higher of 10-day or 90-day VWAP prices. Concerns were raised by analysts regarding potential dilution and the pricing of the preferential issue, particularly in relation to HMVL's standalone valuation.
Management also discussed the challenges faced, including elevated newsprint prices and a weaker rupee, which are causes for concern. They noted that newsprint prices have likely peaked and are expected to plateau or decline, which would benefit margins. The company is focusing on yield improvement in advertising revenue and disciplined cost management to maintain profitability.
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