Shares of Sun TV Network Ltd fell 3.91% today, trading at ₹606.95 on the NSE after the company posted disappointing Q3 FY25 financial results. The company reported a 20% YoY decline in net profit to ₹363 crore, down from ₹453.9 crore in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations also declined 10.4% YoY, reflecting increased pressure on advertising and overall earnings.
Key Q3 FY25 Financial Highlights:
- Net Profit: ₹363 crore, down 20% YoY
- Revenue: ₹827.6 crore, down 10.4% YoY
- EBITDA: ₹444.3 crore, down 24.6% YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 53.7% vs 63.8% YoY
- Total Income: ₹927.66 crore vs ₹1,014.81 crore YoY
The decline in EBITDA and margins is attributed to higher operational expenses and lower revenue generation. The company’s advertisement revenue fell 6.5% YoY to ₹332.17 crore, reflecting reduced ad spending.
Segment Performance:
- Advertisement Revenue: ₹332.17 crore, down from ₹355.43 crore YoY
- Profit Before Tax: ₹454.61 crore vs ₹591.31 crore YoY
Dividend Announcement:
The company declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share of face value ₹5.00 for the current financial year, indicating efforts to maintain shareholder returns amid declining earnings.
Stock Details:
- Current Price: ₹606.95
- Previous Close: ₹631.65
- Percentage Change: -3.91%
- Day Range: ₹586.55 – ₹620.90
- Year Range: ₹567.60 – ₹921.00
- Market Cap: ₹239.19 billion
- P/E Ratio: 13.69
- Dividend Yield: 2.55%
The fall in Sun TV shares reflects investor concern over declining profits and squeezed margins, despite the company’s dividend announcement.
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