Jagran Prakashan Q3FY26: Standalone PAT ₹52.43 Cr, Consolidated PAT ₹55.17 Cr
Jagran Prakashan reported Q3FY26 standalone PAT of ₹52.43 Cr (down from ₹59.68 Cr) and consolidated PAT of ₹55.17 Cr (down from ₹62.72 Cr). For 9MFY26, standalone PAT rose 22.8% to ₹185.50 Cr and consolidated PAT by 23% to ₹178.87 Cr. Operating revenues for Q3FY26 standalone were ₹418.16 Cr and consolidated ₹476.71 Cr.
The results show a decline in quarterly profits compared to the previous year, which could impact investor sentiment. However, the strong growth in year-to-date profits and other income provides some positive offset. The impact is moderate as the core business revenues have seen some pressure.
The company reported a year-on-year decline in PAT for Q3FY26 on both standalone and consolidated basis, primarily due to a decrease in advertisement revenues and an impact from provisions for the new labor code. However, the nine-month figures show significant growth in PAT, indicating a mixed performance.
Jagran Prakashan Limited has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine-months ended December 31, 2025.
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), on a standalone basis, the company reported operating revenues of ₹418.16 crores, a decrease from ₹433.01 crores in the same period last year. Advertisement revenues stood at ₹269.80 crores, circulation revenues at ₹79.03 crores, and other operating revenues at ₹69.33 crores, up by 9.1%. Digital revenue was ₹20.60 crores. Operating profit was ₹64.32 crores, impacted by ₹5.76 crores due to provisions for the new labor code. Other income increased by 39% to ₹19.55 crores. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹68.11 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹52.43 crores, compared to ₹59.68 crores in Q3FY25. Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹2.41.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), standalone operating revenues increased by 4.3% to ₹1230.06 crores. Advertisement revenues grew by 5.3% to ₹798.59 crores, while circulation revenues were ₹239.76 crores. Other operating revenues rose by 8.7% to ₹191.71 crores, and digital revenue increased by 3.4% to ₹58.51 crores. Operating profit was ₹199.11 crores. Other income saw a significant jump of 73.9% to ₹87.39 crores, including ₹31.80 crores from the maturity of a keyman policy. PBT increased by 16.6% to ₹240.63 crores, and PAT surged by 22.8% to ₹185.50 crores. EPS was ₹8.52.
On a consolidated basis for Q3FY26, operating revenues were ₹476.71 crores, down from ₹516.50 crores in Q3FY25. Advertisement revenues were ₹325.68 crores, circulation revenues ₹81.57 crores, and other operating revenues ₹69.47 crores, up by 8.5%. Digital revenue (print) was ₹21.93 crores. Operating profit was ₹71.43 crores, impacted by ₹6.89 crores due to labor code provisions. Other income grew by 31.5% to ₹27.79 crores. PBT was ₹73.34 crores, and PAT was ₹55.17 crores, compared to ₹62.72 crores in Q3FY25. Consolidated EPS was ₹2.49.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), consolidated operating revenues were ₹1404.13 crores, largely flat compared to ₹1407.13 crores in 9MFY25. Advertisement revenues were ₹963.94 crores, circulation revenues ₹247.42 crores, and other operating revenues ₹192.76 crores, up by 8.5%. Digital revenue (print) increased by 3% to ₹62.41 crores. Operating profit was ₹201.80 crores. Other income grew by 64% to ₹109.84 crores, including ₹31.80 crores from keyman policy maturity. PBT increased by 16.2% to ₹234.84 crores, and PAT rose by 23% to ₹178.87 crores. EPS was ₹8.27.
The company also reported awards and recognitions received by various group brands during the quarter, totaling 27 awards.
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