Q4 2026 DB Corp Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- D B Corp Ltd (BOM:533151) reported a 6% year-on-year growth in consolidated advertising revenue for Q4 FY '26, indicating strong advertiser sentiment.
- The company's EBITDA for the quarter grew by 15.6% year-on-year, showcasing operational strength.
- Profit after tax increased by 18.8% year-on-year, reflecting the company's resilience.
- The digital segment maintained a strong user base with around 20 million monthly active users, reinforcing Dainik Bhaskar's leadership in Hindi and Gujarati news apps.
- MY FM expanded its network with seven new stations, all of which became EBITDA positive within three months, highlighting efficient operations in the Radio segment.
- Newsprint prices have been on an upward trend due to raw material cost pressures and global supply dynamics, which may impact future profitability.
- The company's overall performance for FY 2026 was largely flat compared to the previous fiscal year, indicating limited growth.
- Circulation copies saw a decline, with numbers dropping to 39 lakhs, reflecting challenges in maintaining readership.
- The company faces challenges in the delivery network due to a shortage of delivery personnel, impacting newspaper distribution.
- There is no significant yield growth in advertising revenue, with growth primarily driven by volume rather than pricing improvements.
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and welcome to D.B. Corp Limited Q4 and FY '26 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note that this conference is being recorded.
We have with us today the senior management team of D.B. Corp Limited, Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Girish Agarwal, Promoter Director; Mr. Lalit Jain, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Mushtaq Ali, Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounts; and Mr. Prasoon Kumar Pandey, Head of Investor Relations and Media Relations, who will represent D.B. Corp Limited on the call.
The management will be sharing the key operating and financial highlights for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, followed by the question-and-answer session. Please note that some of the statements made in today's discussion may be forward-looking in nature and may involve risks and uncertainties.
Documents relating to the company's financial performance have already been e-mailed to you and are available on the website of stock exchanges and the company's Investors section. Trust you have been able to go
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