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Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited Announces Audited Financial Results for FY 2025-26

Posted On : 2026-04-17 21:38:01( TIMEZONE : IST )

Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited (NSE: HATHWAY, BSE: 533162) has released its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a steady increase in annual revenue, though net profit saw a slight decline compared to the previous financial year.

Annual Financial Performance (FY26 vs. FY25)

The full-year results indicate healthy top-line growth driven by the company's core broadband and cable television operations.

Revenue from Operations: Grew to ₹2,149.58 crore, a 5.4% increase compared to ₹2,039.65 crore in the previous fiscal year.

Total Income: Recorded at ₹2,243.53 crore, up from ₹2,146.35 crore in FY25.

Net Profit: The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹82.24 crore for FY26, compared to ₹92.54 crore in the preceding year.

Total Comprehensive Income: Stood at ₹82.61 crore, down from ₹92.71 crore in FY25.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS for the year was ₹0.46, compared to ₹0.52 in the previous year.

Quarterly Performance Highlights (Q4 FY26)

The fourth quarter showcased resilient revenue growth, although profitability was impacted by higher operational costs.

Quarterly Revenue: Total revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 reached ₹545.85 crore, up from ₹513.15 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q4 FY25).

Quarterly Net Profit: Stood at ₹11.25 crore, compared to ₹34.80 crore in Q4 FY25.

Operational Momentum: Revenue showed steady sequential growth, rising from ₹536.56 crore in the December 2025 quarter to ₹545.85 crore in March 2026.

Key Expenditure and Operational Metrics

Pay Channel Cost: Remained the largest expense, rising to ₹1,137.17 crore for the year, compared to ₹986.34 crore in FY25. This reflects the increasing cost of content acquisition.

Operational Efficiency: Other operational expenses were well-managed at ₹344.60 crore, slightly lower than the ₹347.48 crore recorded in the previous year.

Equity and Reserves: The company's Other Equity (Reserves) strengthened to ₹4,111.08 crore. The paid-up equity share capital (Face value ₹2/- per share) remains stable at ₹354.02 crore.

Finance Cost: Successfully reduced to ₹0.94 crore for the full year, down from ₹1.40 crore in FY25, indicating a strong debt management position.

Shares of Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 11.57 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 11.48. The total number of shares traded during the day was 598364 in over 884 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 11.70 and intraday low of 11.40. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 6927613.00.