PVR INOX Q1 FY27 Revenue ₹16,423 Mn, PAT ₹705 Mn, Net Cash Positive
PVR INOX reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹16,423 million, up 12% YoY. EBITDA surged 90% to ₹2,296 million, and PAT turned positive at ₹705 million (vs. ₹335 million loss in Q1 FY26). The company achieved Net Cash positive status with ₹807 million. Admissions grew 8% to 36.6 million.
The substantial improvement in financial metrics, including the achievement of Net Cash positive status and strong YoY growth, is expected to have a significant positive impact on investor confidence and the company's stock performance.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in revenue and EBITDA, a turnaround in profitability from a loss to a profit, and achieved a Net Cash positive position, indicating strong financial health and operational performance.
PVR INOX Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a revenue of ₹16,423 million (up 12% YoY), EBITDA of ₹2,296 million (up 90% YoY), and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹705 million, compared to a loss of ₹335 million in Q1 FY26.
During the quarter, PVR INOX saw 36.6 million patrons visit its cinemas, an 8% YoY growth. The Average Ticket Price (ATP) increased by 8% to ₹273, and the Average Food & Beverage Spend per Head (SPH) grew by 9% to ₹161. These operational improvements led to a 16% increase in ticket sales and a 17% rise in Food & Beverage sales compared to the same period last year.
A significant financial highlight is the company achieving a Net Cash positive position, with net cash of ₹807 million as of June 30, 2026. This transformation from a net debt of ₹14,304 million at the time of the merger is attributed to sustained free cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation. PVR INOX remains on track to open 90-100 new screens during FY27, with a focus on asset-light formats.
Looking ahead, the company anticipates a strong content pipeline for the remainder of FY27, including major Hindi, regional, and Hollywood releases. Mr. Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, commented that the results reflect the structural strength built over the last three years, with broad-based industry growth, improved operating metrics, and a Net Cash positive position, emphasizing a focus on consumer delight, footfalls, and shareholder value creation.
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