Hathway Cable Stock Up by More Than 8% After Net Profit Rises by 69%
By Ankur Chandra | Published at: Jul 16, 2025 12:41 PM IST
Mumbai, July 16 – Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd (NSE: HATHWAY) stock gained 8.20% in early trade on Wednesday after reporting a 69% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Investor sentiment improved on the back of better operational performance across segments, with cable TV losses narrowing and broadband turning profitable.
At 12:30 p.m. IST, Hathway Cable & Datacom stock was up by 10.42%, trading at Rs 17.38. 52-week high price of the stock currently is Rs 25.66.
Q1 FY26 Consolidated Financial Highlights
| Particulars | Q1 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY25 (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY25 (₹ Cr) | YoY Change | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 530.50 | 513.15 | 502.61 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Total Income | 564.23 | 546.60 | 524.36 | 7.6% | 3.2% |
| EBITDA (est. from PBT + Dep/Fin) | 125.34 | 128.19 | 106.49 | 17.7% | -2.2% |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 40.28 | 40.74 | 25.29 | 59.2% | -1.1% |
| Net Profit | 31.03 | 34.80 | 18.32 | 69.3% | -10.8% |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 31.01 | 34.63 | 18.49 | 67.7% | -10.5% |
| EPS (₹, not annualised) | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 80% | -10% |
Source: Company filings
Segment Performance
Revenue Contribution (Q1FY26):
- Cable Television: ₹361.83 Cr (up 7.6% YoY)
- Broadband: ₹147.27 Cr (down 2.6% YoY)
- Securities Dealing: ₹21.40 Cr (up 40.1% YoY)
Segment Result Highlights:
- Cable TV posted a loss of ₹17.59 Cr (vs ₹18.25 Cr loss YoY), despite revenue growth, continuing to drag group performance.
- Broadband turned profitable at ₹2.29 Cr vs ₹5.36 Cr YoY.
- Securities saw a sharp rise in segment profits due to increased volumes.
Stock Market Reaction (As of 11:19 AM IST)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Traded Price (LTP) | ₹17.39 |
| Previous Close | ₹15.74 |
| Day’s High/Low | ₹17.98 / ₹16.04 |
| VWAP | ₹17.25 |
| Traded Volume | 640.58 lakh shares |
| Traded Value | ₹110.50 Cr |
| Market Cap (Total) | ₹3,078.21 Cr |
| Free Float Market Cap | ₹776.19 Cr |
Governance and Compliance Highlights
The board approved the Q1 results on July 15. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified review report. The company continues to face legacy regulatory headwinds including a ₹3,201.93 Cr license fee demand from DoT, which remains under dispute. The company reiterated its legal position and has made no provisions against the demand.
Outlook
The strong quarterly earnings lifted investor confidence and drove volumes higher. Improved performance across business segments supported the price upmove. The stock may stay active in the near term as traders watch for sustained momentum and clarity on regulatory concerns.
About the Company
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is a listed entity (NSE: HATHWAY, BSE: 533162), part of the NIFTY MEDIA index. It operates in the TV broadcasting, cable distribution, and broadband services segment. The company was listed on February 25, 2010. As of FY25, its adjusted P/E stood at 30.82.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PRIYAB_15072025192158_HCDLResultsJune30.pdf
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