DB Corp Q4 Results FY26 PAT Rs 62 Crore Up 19 Percent Revenue Rs 590 Crore Print Advertising Grows
- May 12, 2026
- Posted by: Kashish Aggarwal
- Category: News
D.B. Corp Q4 results for FY26 reported consolidated net profit of Rs 62.2 crore, up 18.8% year on year from Rs 52.3 crore. The D.B. Corp Q4 results were announced on May 11, 2026, with consolidated total advertising revenue growing 5.9% YoY to Rs 406.7 crore in Q4 FY26. Total income for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 589.6 crore, up 4% from Rs 566.8 crore.
For the full year, the D.B. Corp Q4 results show FY26 consolidated total income of Rs 2,440.8 crore, up 1% from Rs 2,421.2 crore in FY25. The D.B. Corp Q4 FY26 note that excluding election-related advertising in the prior year, print advertising grew 6.3% on a like-to-like basis. Full-year net profit stood at Rs 332 crore versus Rs 371 crore in FY25, while EBITDA was Rs 573.6 crore compared to Rs 627 crore.
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D.B. Corp Q4 FY26 Results at a Glance
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | Change / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 Net Profit PAT | Rs 62.2 crore | +18.8% YoY |
| Q4 Total Income | Rs 589.6 crore | +4% YoY |
| Q4 Advertising Revenue | Rs 406.7 crore | +5.9% YoY |
| Q4 EBITDA | Rs 117.6 crore | +15.6% YoY |
| FY26 Total Income | Rs 2,440.8 crore | +1% YoY |
| FY26 Net Profit | Rs 332 crore | -11% YoY |
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Key Highlights from D.B. Corp Q4 FY26 Results
Print Advertising Recovery Drives Q4 Growth
The D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 saw print advertising grow 7.2% YoY to Rs 371.8 crore in Q4, reflecting recovery in classified and display advertising categories. The D.B. Corp Q4 EBITDA grew 15.6% YoY to Rs 117.6 crore with EBITDA margin expanding 200 basis points YoY. The D.B. Corp Q4 results note Q4 is seasonally better for newspaper advertising with Q4 including the April marriage season and real estate/auto peak ad spends.
Circulation Revenue Stable Despite Digital Competition
D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 saw circulation revenue remain stable at Rs 116.2 crore, reflecting the sustained readership of flagship Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, DB Post, and radio operations. The D.B. Corp Q4 results show print media resilience despite OTT and digital competition. Radio advertising revenue declined 5.4% YoY to Rs 35.8 crore and 13% sequentially in Q4, reflecting competitive digital audio platforms.
What Drove D.B. Corp Q4 FY26 Performance
The D.B. Corp Q4 results were driven by print advertising recovery, improved EBITDA margins, and circulation revenue stability. The D.B. Corp Q4 results show the companys operational efficiency in managing newsprint costs and distribution. The D.B. Corp Q4 Q3 FY26 EBITDA of Rs 159.2 crore was higher than Q4, reflecting seasonally stronger Q3 with Diwali and festival advertising.
Outlook for FY27 After D.B. Corp Q4 Results
Following the D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26, FY27 outlook depends on print advertising recovery, digital revenue ramp-up, and newsprint cost management. The D.B. Corp Q4 results FY27 trajectory benefits from Indias continued high print readership in Hindi heartland, classified advertising recovery, and digital subscription growth. Radio and digital properties provide diversification.
Conclusion
D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 delivered Q4 PAT of Rs 62 crore up 19% with revenue of Rs 590 crore up 4%. The D.B. Corp Q4 results print advertising growth of 7.2% like-for-like confirms media company resilience. Investors tracking D.B. Corp Q4 results should watch print ad recovery pace, digital monetisation, and cost management in FY27.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was D.B. Corp Q4 FY26 PAT?
D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 reported consolidated Q4 net profit of Rs 62.2 crore, up 18.8% year on year from Rs 52.3 crore, with total advertising revenue growing 5.9% to Rs 406.7 crore.
What is DB Corp FY26 revenue?
Full year FY26 total income for D.B. Corp was Rs 2,440.8 crore (+1% YoY) with net profit at Rs 332 crore (-11% YoY), partially impacted by higher election advertising base in FY25.
How did print advertising grow?
Print advertising in the D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 grew 7.2% YoY to Rs 371.8 crore in Q4. Excluding election-related advertising base in FY25, full-year print advertising grew 6.3% on a like-to-like basis.
What does D.B. Corp do?
D.B. Corp publishes Dainik Bhaskar and other Hindi language newspapers across India, with presence in print, radio (My FM), and digital media, as reflected in the D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26.
What is D.B. Corp FY27 outlook?
D.B. Corp Q4 results FY26 FY27 outlook depends on print advertising recovery, Hindi heartland readership retention, and digital revenue monetization. India print media benefits from high readership in Tier 2/3 markets.
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