PVR INOX Stock Jumps 4% to ₹1,080 After Q1FY26 Results Show Recovery in Profitability

Mumbai, August 7, 2025 – Shares of PVR INOX Ltd opened on a strong positive note, attributed to the company’s improved Q1FY26 performance. As of 10:18 AM IST on August 7, 2025, PVR INOX Ltd was trading at ₹1,080.15, up 4.31% or ₹44.65 from the previous close. The rally was driven by renewed investor optimism following the company’s Q1FY26 results, which signalled a notable recovery in profitability and overall business momentum after a challenging FY25.

PVR INOX witnessed strong buying interest, with the stock moving in a tight intraday band between ₹1,035.50 and ₹1,080.00. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at ₹1,067.14 – reflecting bullish sentiment among market participants.

With a market capitalisation of ₹10,570.24 crore, the stock currently trades well above its 52-week low of ₹830.00, although it remains below its 52-week high of ₹1,748.00, touched during the early recovery phase post-pandemic.

Trigger of This Rally: Q1FY26 Results that Sparked Buying

The announcement of the Q1FY26 results of PVR INOX resulted in this uptick in its stock price. Revenues grew 23% year on year, reflecting the recovery in core cinema business and ancillary revenues. Importantly, advertising revenues touched ₹1,096 million — an all-pandemic-high — reflecting increased interest from brands in using in-cinema ad formats.

Although the company posted a net loss of ₹335 million, it narrowed sharply from the ₹1,366 million loss seen in Q1FY25. This reflects enhanced cost discipline and sustained normalisation of operating numbers.

Strategic content decisions, renewal of film release schedule, and sustained focus on consumer initiatives like ‘Blockbuster Tuesdays’ and alternate content programming supported the healthier topline and margin profile.

More positive in terms of sentiment were the reduced net debt of the company, which fell by ₹607 million quarter-on-quarter, showing continued deleveraging and balance sheet strengthening focus, as well as patron footfalls, which increased 12% year-on-year to 34 million, aided by a series of strong-performing releases and region-specific pricing.

Takeaway for the Investors

PVR INOX’s strong Q1FY26 results and narrowing losses signal a positive turnaround, driven by higher footfalls, rising ad revenue, and strategic initiatives. The stock’s sharp rally reflects renewed investor confidence in its recovery trajectory.

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