DB Corp reported its financial results for the first quarter, showing a notable decline in performance compared to the same period last year.
The company posted a net profit of ₹81 crore, marking a 31% drop from ₹118 crore reported in Q1 last year. Revenue also saw a decline of 5%, coming in at ₹559 crore as against ₹590 crore year-on-year.
Operating performance weakened as well, with EBITDA falling sharply by 34% to ₹109 crore from ₹165 crore. This resulted in a contraction of EBITDA margin to 19.5%, down from 28% in the previous year. Advertising revenue, a key contributor to the business, dropped by 7% to ₹394 crore. On a more positive note, circulation revenue showed a marginal improvement, rising by 1% to ₹120 crore.
The overall results reflect continued pressures in the media and advertising sector, impacting DB Corp’s earnings in the June 2025 quarter.
In the meantime, DB Corp shares traded in a narrow range today. The stock opened at ₹271.10 and touched an intraday high of ₹271.95. It slipped to a low of ₹261.10 during the session. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of ₹403.90 but is still up from its 52-week low of ₹189.05.
