Sun TV FY26 Net Profit Falls to 14.41B Rupees
Sun TV Network reported a decline in consolidated net profit to 14.41B rupees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, down from 17.03B rupees in the previous year. Fourth-quarter net profit also decreased to 2.32B rupees. Despite the profit dip, annual revenue from operations increased to 43.35B rupees, and the Board declared an interim dividend of 12.50 rupees per share.
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Sun TV Network reported its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company's consolidated net profit for the full year stood at 14.41B rupees, a decrease from 17.03B rupees in the previous year. For the fourth quarter, consolidated net profit dropped to 2.32B rupees from 3.71B rupees in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Annual Performance Overview
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported consolidated revenue from operations of 43.35B rupees, compared to 40.20B rupees in the prior year. Total income for the year increased to 49.00B rupees. On a standalone basis, revenue for the year was 41.02B rupees, with a net profit of 13.94B rupees. The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of 12.50 rupees per share during the year.
Q4 Financial Metrics
Revenue from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was 8.83B rupees, down from 9.42B rupees in the same period last year. The decline in profitability was attributed to exceptional items, including a provision for impairment in a joint venture amounting to 678.9M rupees for the quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at 5.90 rupees on a consolidated basis, compared to 9.42 rupees in the previous year.
The following table summarises the key financial metrics for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026:
| Metric | Q4 FY26 (Amount in B Rupees) | Q4 FY25 (Amount in B Rupees) | FY26 (Amount in B Rupees) | FY25 (Amount in B Rupees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Profit | 2.32 | 3.71 | 14.41 | 17.03 |
| Revenue from Operations | 8.83 | 9.42 | 43.35 | 40.20 |
| Total Income | 9.82 | 11.82 | 49.00 | 47.19 |
| EBITDA | 2.32 | 3.71 | 14.41 | 17.03 |
Operational Highlights
The company noted that its underlying operating performance remained stable during the quarter despite a challenging external environment. Reported profitability was impacted by non-recurring items such as mark-to-market provisioning on mutual fund investments and impairment recognized in respect of investments in a radio investee. The results include income from the Group's Cricket Franchises, which amounted to 799.6M rupees for the quarter and 6.62B rupees for the year.
Historical Stock Returns for Sun TV Network
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.18% | -6.99% | -24.55% | -9.31% | -24.14% | -7.24% |
How might Sun TV Network restructure or exit its underperforming joint venture and radio investments to prevent further impairment charges in FY27?
Given the growing contribution of Cricket Franchise income (6.62B rupees in FY26), could this segment eventually surpass traditional broadcasting revenue as a primary growth driver?
How will increasing competition from OTT platforms and digital streaming services impact Sun TV Network's advertising and subscription revenue trajectory over the next two to three years?
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