PVR INOX's loss in June quarter narrows down to Rs 54 crore

Gurugram, August 6, 2025 — PVR INOX Ltd (NSE: PVRINOX) posted a loss of Rs 54 crore in June quarter. Revenue in the quarter increased year-on-year by 23.4% to Rs 1,469.1 crore.

Financial Highlights

PVR INOX reported a net loss of ₹54 crore in Q1 FY26, significantly lower than ₹179 crore a year ago. Revenue rose 23.4% YoY to ₹1,469.1 crore, while EBITDA jumped 58% to ₹397 crore with a margin of 27.04%. Total footfalls grew 12% to 34 million, average ticket price rose to ₹254 (8% rise), and F&B spend per head increased 10% to ₹148. Advertising revenue hit ₹109.6 crore, marking a post-pandemic high.

PVR Inox Share Price Movement

The share moved sideways throughout the day. At 03:00 PM, the stock traded at ₹1033 (0.31% down from the previous day’s close). The low-high range remained between ₹1001 and ₹1044. The volumes were decent throughout the day, with more sellers than buyers. A total of 9.69 lakh shares were traded. The stock has surged around 9.30% in the past three months.

Operational Metrics

PVR Inox now operates 1,745 screens across 353 cinemas in 111 cities. The company recorded 34 million admissions in Q1 FY26, up 12% YoY. Average Ticket Price rose 8% to ₹254, while F&B spend per head hit an all-time high of ₹148, up 10% YoY.

Ad income surged 17% YoY to ₹1,096 million, marking the highest post-pandemic Q1 figure. Net debt reduced to ₹8,915 million, down ₹607 million QoQ and 38% since the merger.

Segment Performance: Content-Driven Growth

Some of the popular Hindi, Tamil, Telugu movies, along with Hollywood content, helped the increase in ticket sales in the period. Three Hindi movies crossed 200 crores. There was a 72% increase in Hollywood movie content that further boosted the total revenues.

Footfall Initiatives

There were a few new initiatives to increase footfall in theatres including ₹99 ticket price (Blockbuster Tuesdays). Alternate content, including concerts, IPL games, and comedy shows, contributed to over 5 lakh admissions.

Expansion Strategy

In Q1FY26, PVR INOX added 20 screens, with 14 under FOCO and asset-light models. Another 127 screens (55 FOCO + 72 Asset-Light) are in the pipeline. No screen closures occurred during the quarter.

Management Commentary

Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, commented:

“FY’26 has begun on a positive note, with Q1 delivering healthy growth across key operating and financial metrics. With a robust pipeline across Hindi, Hollywood, and Regional cinema, we expect FY’26 to be a strong year for the exhibition business. Our focus remains on delighting audiences through innovative initiatives, sustaining cost discipline, and building long-term value for stakeholders.”

REF:

https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PVR_06082025134417_PVRINOXInvestorPresentation06082025.pdf

https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PVR_06082025134150_PVRINOXPressrelease06082025.pdf

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