ZEEL NSE filing

ZEEL Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Recording Available; FY26 Revenue Up 53% YoY

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced its Q4 and FY26 results. FY26 revenue grew 53% YoY to ₹80,989 million. The digital business achieved EBITDA breakeven. Q4 FY26 saw record quarterly revenue. Cash reserves stood at ₹27,595 million as of March 2026. The company is investing in AVGC and live entertainment.

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The information pertains to quarterly and annual financial performance, strategic investments, and operational highlights, which are material for investors and stakeholders, thus having a medium impact.

The market read

The announcement highlights strong revenue growth, EBITDA breakeven in the digital segment, record quarterly revenue, and strategic investments, all indicating a positive financial and strategic outlook for the company.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has announced the availability of the audio recording for the conference call held on May 19, 2026. This call discussed the company's performance for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The company reported a significant 53% year-on-year growth in revenue for FY26, reaching ₹80,989 million (Rs 8,098.9 crore). The digital business, 'Z' Digital, achieved EBITDA breakeven in FY26, with ZEE5 revenue growing year-on-year to ₹14,888 million (Rs 1,488.8 crore). The 'Z' Network's all-India TV share also increased by 60 basis points year-on-year to 17.4% in FY26.

In Q4 FY26, ZEEL registered its highest-ever quarterly revenue. The company released 45 shows and movies during the quarter, including 11 originals, and expects to sustain positive unit economics. Adjusted EBITDA for FY26 stood at ₹7,547 million (Rs 754.7 crore), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.3%. The company maintained a healthy balance sheet, with cash and cash equivalents totaling ₹27,600 million (Rs 2,760 crore) as of March 2026.

ZEEL also highlighted strategic investments, including up to ₹1,160 million (Rs 116 crore) in Phantom Digital Effects Limited to enhance capabilities in the AVGC segment, and ₹200 million (Rs 20 crore) in Culture of Real Experiences Private Limited (CORE) to drive live entertainment events. The company's ESG initiatives have positioned it strongly, with an S&P Global ESG score placing it in the 96th percentile globally within its sector.

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