Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Zee Entertainment shares rise ahead of Q3 results
Zee Entertainment's share price went up by 4% on January 22, 2026, before the company announced its results for the third quarter of 2025.
The stock had been going down for four days before this increase.
The company's board is set to meet on January 27, 2026, to discuss and approve these results and also to decide on giving a dividend to its shareholders.
The rise in the share price might also be because the overall market is feeling better due to less geopolitical tension.
However, the company reported a 5.1% decline in profit year-on-year due to weak advertising demand and higher content costs.
Advertising revenue, which is a big part of their income, fell by 9.4% compared to last year.
On the positive side, subscription revenue and digital business revenue, like from their platform ZEE5, showed good growth.
ZEE5 even made a profit for the first time.
The company's CEO said that their business is closely tied to the FMCG sector, which is their biggest advertising category.
So, any improvement or decline in the FMCG sector directly affects their business.
Zee Entertainment's share price rose 4% on January 22, 2026, ahead of Q3 results.
The company reported a 5.1% year-on-year decline in Q3 profit to Rs 155 crore due to weak advertising demand and higher content costs.
Advertising revenue, which accounts for around 40% of the topline, fell 9.4% year-on-year but saw a sequential increase of 5.7% from Q2FY26 to Q3FY26.
Subscription revenue rose about 7% year-on-year, offering some relief, and ZEE5 revenues grew 73% year-on-year, delivering positive EBITDA of Rs 56.4 crore.
The company's CEO, Punit Goenka, admitted that the broadcaster remains significantly exposed to the FMCG sector, which is its largest advertising category.
- Who
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises
- What
- Share price increased by 4% ahead of Q3 results, which showed a 5.1% decline in profit year-on-year
- When
- January 22, 2026 (share price increase), January 23, 2026 (Q3 results announcement)
- Where
- BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
- Why
- Anticipation of Q3 results and improved market sentiment, despite a decline in advertising revenue and operating profitability
Positive Outlook
Negative Outlook
Share Price Performance
Positive Outlook
Zee Entertainment's share price rose 4% on January 22, 2026, ahead of Q3 results, indicating positive market sentiment.
Negative Outlook
Zee Entertainment's share price closed at Rs 85.10 on January 23, 2026, despite a 5.1% year-on-year decline in Q3 profit.
Advertising Revenue
Positive Outlook
Advertising revenue saw a sequential increase of 5.7% from Q2FY26 to Q3FY26.
Negative Outlook
Advertising revenue, which accounts for around 40% of the topline, fell 9.4% year-on-year.
Operating Profitability
Positive Outlook
Subscription revenue rose about 7% year-on-year, offering some relief.
Negative Outlook
Operating profitability (Ebitda) took a sharp hit in Q3, down 20.3% versus last year.
- Company
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises
- Share Price Increase
- 4%
- Intraday High
- ₹85.15
- Previous Close
- ₹81.94
- Board Meeting Date
- January 27, 2026
- Purpose of Meeting
- Q3 results and dividend announcement
- Q3 Profit
- ₹155 crore (down 5.1% YoY)
- Q3 Revenue
- ₹2,280 crore (up 15.2% YoY)
- Advertising Revenue
- ₹851 crore (down 9.4% YoY)
- Subscription Revenue
- ₹1,050 crore (up 7% YoY)
- ZEE5 Revenue
- ₹418 crore (up 73% YoY)
- ZEE5 EBITDA
- ₹56.4 crore (positive for the first time)
Sources
Share India declares board meeting date to announce Q3 results 2026, third interim dividend
Zee Entertainment shares jump 4% ahead of Q3 results, look set to snap 4-day losing streak
Zee Entertainment Net Profit Surges 127% YoY To ₹109 Crore In Q3, Revenue Rises To ₹2,124 Crore
Zee profit in Q3 falls 5%, revenue grows 15% y-o-y
