Zee Entertainment Reports Subdued Profitability; Subscription Revenue Rises on World Cup
What happened
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd reported subdued profitability for its September quarter, with EBITDA declining approximately 52 per cent year-on-year and missing estimates by 17 per cent. Despite the profitability decline, subscription revenue grew 30 per cent year-on-year, which was supported by the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast. Advertising revenue remained flat year-on-year, a trend some brokerages attributed to a possible boost from the World Cup broadcast and an improving content slate.
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Why it matters
The quarterly performance led at least four brokerages to lower their target prices. Analysts also cut earnings per share estimates for the company due to lower margin assumptions. The growth in subscription revenue highlights the commercial value of major sporting events like the World Cup.
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