Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd gained for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 135.7, up 0.86% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.79% on the day, quoting at 24690.8. The Sensex is at 81039.12, down 0.8%. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has gained around 9.51% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Media index of which Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is a constituent, has gained around 4.83% in last one month and is currently quoting at 1723.15, down 0.41% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 139.61 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 110.34 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 16.49 based on TTM earnings ending March 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The investment banker will apprise the board of its review of the company's business plans and the growth initiatives for the next three to five years. They may suggest any risk mitigation thoughts for the execution of such plans. They may also recommend potential fund-raising options, if any. Additionally, the company's board will hold a separate meeting on the same day to deliberate on the investment banker's recommendations and consider adopting them, either in part or in full. Zee Entertainment Enterprises is a leading content and technology powerhouse, seamlessly blending its rich legacy with pioneering innovation to deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences. 'Z' brings diverse stories to life through linear television, digital platforms, movies and music across languages. The company's consolidated net profit surged 1,306% to Rs 188.40 crore on 0.7% increase in net sales to Rs 2,184.10 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Zee Entertainment Enterprises will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 16 June 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd gained for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 133.17, up 1.62% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.42% on the day, quoting at 25209.65. The Sensex is at 82725.53, up 0.41%. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has gained around 13.68% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Media index of which Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is a constituent, has gained around 9.28% in last one month and is currently quoting at 1731.65, up 0.35% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 81.05 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 108.98 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 16.06 based on TTM earnings ending March 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

In line with the company's strategic transformation into a content & technology powerhouse, it has entered into a strategic equity partnership, wherein it will invest / acquire stake in Bullet. Bullet is co-founded by serial entrepreneurs Azim Lalani and Saurabh Kushwah. It has developed India's first Micro-Drama application focused on fast-paced, creator driven content through short duration vertical format episodes targeted towards the younger audiences. Bullet will be launched within the ZEE5 ecosystem, leveraging its strong user base by enabling access to high-quality, bite-sized entertainment directly through the platform. Bullet aims to craft native stories with a global flavour encompassing masala-paced plots and emotional punch, tailored for binge-watching in short bursts. In order to further engage ZEE5's users across the Nation, the application will be available across languages and will harness the company's rich content engine and repertoire of language content. The application will also feature AI-driven pricing and performance prediction models for content acquisition and distribution, gamification layers to enhance user retention and loyalty through reward mechanisms, and creator-generated content pipelines to empower independent creators and studios to monetize and scale their offerings. Company spokesperson of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, said, 'As the digital ecosystem grows exponentially, we are constantly identifying several value-accretive opportunities to drive scale. Our strategic partnership with Bullet aims to build a competitive advantage for the future by identifying innovative formats and scaling them through our platforms to drive stronger monetization. We believe that short-form storytelling serves as a powerful way to engage younger audiences and by integrating the micro-drama experience within the ZEE5 ecosystem, we are further strengthening the value proposition for consumers as we accelerate our digital growth strategy across languages.' Azim Lalani, co-founder and chief business officer, Bullet shared, 'Having witnessed multiple content revolutions over the past two decades, I believe we are now at the cusp of the next big shift. There has been an influx of short-form content consumption over the last few years, and with the launch of Bullet, we aim to combine the novelty of the format with fast-paced captivating stories for users. With snacky content increasingly capturing the audiences' short attention span and keeping them engaged, the next wave of content consumption will encompass creators that nurture the ability to deliver intrigue and emotions in bite-sized formats. We remain confident that Bullet is uniquely positioned to combine the rich content legacy of 'Z' with global-ready formats and cutting-edge technology. I'm excited to build this platform with the backing of 'Z' and our dynamic team.' Saurabh Kushwah, co-founder and chief technology & product officer, Bullet added, 'The convergence of creators, technology, and storytelling is reshaping digital entertainment. At Bullet, we are building a platform that not only entertains but also enables. With gamified layers, AI-backed content ops, and a creator-first ecosystem, we're shaping the future of MicroDrama in India'and beyond.' Zee Entertainment Enterprises is a leading content and technology powerhouse, seamlessly blending its rich legacy with pioneering innovation to deliver cutting-edge entertainment experiences. 'Z' brings diverse stories to life through linear television, digital platforms, movies and music across languages. The company's consolidated net profit surged 1,306% to Rs 188.40 crore on 0.7% increase in net sales to Rs 2,184.10 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Operating revenue rose by 1% year-over-year (YoY) to Rs 2184.1 crore during the period under review. For Q4 FY25, advertising revenue was Rs 837.5 crore (down 25% YoY), subscription revenue was Rs 986.5 crore (up 4% YoY) and revenue from other sales & services was Rs 360.1 crore (up 226% YoY). The company stated that the decline in advertising revenue was due to slowdown in macro advertising environment, postponement of Zee Cine Award, busy sports calendar and higher base in Q4 FY24. Growth in subscription revenue was driven by both - linear subscription revenue and ZEE5. Other sales and services revenue was sharply higher due to higher number of movie released and higher syndication revenue. Operating expenditure declined by 3% to Rs 1898.9 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. While EBITDA improved by 36% YoY to Rs 285.2 crore, EBITDA margin expended by 340 basis points YoY to 13.1% in the fourth quarter. Profit before tax in Q4 FY25 stood at Rs 262 crore, up by 130% from Rs 114 crore in Q4 FY24. Provision for taxes for March 2025 quarter was Rs 73.4 crore, down 28% YoY. The company recorded a loss of Rs 2 crore from discontinuing operations in Q4 FY25. It had recorded a profit of Rs 12 crore from these operations in the same period last year. For FY25, ZEEL has registered a net profit of Rs 679.5 crore (up 381% YoY) and operating revenue of Rs 8,294.1 crore (down 4% YoY). Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) is a media & entertainment company offering entertainment content to diverse audiences. It is present across broadcasting, movies, music, digital, live entertainment, and theatre businesses, both within India and overseas. The scrip fell 1.44% to currently trade at Rs 109.50 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Zee Entertainment Enterprises rose 1305.97% to Rs 188.40 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 13.40 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 0.65% to Rs 2184.10 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 2169.90 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit rose 380.55% to Rs 679.50 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 141.40 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 3.97% to Rs 8294.10 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 8637.20 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var.Mar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var. Sales2184.102169.90 1 8294.108637.20 -4 OPM %13.639.69 -14.6110.55 - PBDT325.90218.80 49 1303.20968.60 35 PBT262.00141.60 85 1024.70659.50 55 NP188.4013.40 1306 679.50141.40 381 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Zee Entertainment Enterprises announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 8 May 2025, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 2.43 per equity Share (i.e. 243%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Zee Entertainment Enterprises will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 8 May 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The broker highlighted ZEEL's attractive valuation, with the stock currently trading at a low price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 8. The broker projects a potential 22-33% Ebitda/PAT CAGR over financial year 2026-2027, even with a conservative 6% year-over-year advertising growth assumption. According to the broker, advertising revenue-led growth will be a key driver for the stock's re-rating. ZEEL, India's second-largest television network, is also actively expanding its over-the-top (OTT) platform, ZEE5. Further, Zee is now debt-free, holding Rs 1,700 crore in cash reserves. Based on these factors, the foreign broker suggests that Zee's stock has the potential to double within the next 12-24 months. ZEEL is a media & entertainment company offering entertainment content to diverse audiences. It is present across broadcasting, movies, music, digital, live entertainment, and theatre businesses, both within India and overseas. The company's consolidated net profit zoomed 180% to Rs 163.60 crore while net sales declined 3.27% to Rs 1978.80 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q3 FY24. Powered by Capital Market - Live