Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 104 crore in the March-ended quarter versus a net profit of Rs 188 crore in the year ago period. The company's operating revenue declined 7% to Rs 2,025 crore in Q4FY26 versus Rs 2,184 crore posted by the company in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
The media & entertainment company had reported a loss on a sequential basis as well versus a net profit of Rs 155 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26 while the topline fell 11% quarter-on-quarter versus Rs 2,280 crore in Q3FY26.
The fall in company's profit after tax (PAT) and revenue in the quarter under review was on account of 4% YoY (5% QoQ) dip in advertising revenue while revenue contribution of other sales & services segment reported a sharper YoY and QoQ fall of 47% and 49%, respectively. As for the subscription revenue, a 2% QoQ fall and a 4% YoY gain was reported in the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) loss stood at Rs 269 crore versus Rs 285 crore in Q4FY25 and Rs 240 crore in Q3FY26. The adjusted EBITDA declined 51% YoY and 42% QoQ.
For the full financial year, PAT fell 60% to Rs 271 crore versus Rs 679 crore in FY25. The operating revenue fell 2% to Rs 8,099 crore in FY26 versus Rs 8,294 crore in FY25.
Adjusted EBITDA fell 37% in FY26 to Rs 755 crore versus Rs 1,196 crore in FY25. Adjusted EBITDA margin declines to 9.3% in the said period versus Rs 14.4% in the year ago period.
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