Sun TV Network (SUNTV) — concall transcript

📢 Key Event
Sun TV Q1 FY20 earnings call highlighted IPL revenue volatility, advertising slowdown, and 20%+ subscription growth amid tariff adjustments.

🔄 What Changed
Advertising growth slowed to mid-single digits; content costs up 25% YoY excluding Bangla; domestic subscription revenue grew over 20%; IPL operating profit gap narrowed to 50-55 crores; cash balance ~₹2,800 crores; movie acquisition capex targeted at ₹300-325 crores.

🔮 What's Next
Management expects advertising growth to be lucky at mid-single digits this fiscal; domestic subscription growth to stabilize in 1-2 quarters; movie releases slated for September and March; OTT investment of ~₹150 crores over 18 months; cash remains strong at ~₹2,800 crores; dividend payout to remain at 40-45% of disposable profits.

💡 Investor Takeaway
Advertising growth is constrained by weak consumer demand, but subscription revenue is accelerating and IPL revenues will normalize over time, supporting stable cash flows and dividends.

Sun TV Network reported Q1 FY20 revenue of ₹1,050 crores, up 2% YoY, driven by IPL and subscription gains, but advertising growth remains muted due to macro headwinds. Content costs rose 25% YoY excluding Bangla launch, with new nonfiction shows in Malayalam adding ~10 crores. Management expects advertising growth to be lucky at mid-single digits this fiscal amid weak consumer sentiment and reduced ad spends across auto, FMCG, and retail sectors. Domestic subscription revenue grew over 20% YoY, with DTH and pay channel expansion, though tariff order implementation caused temporary volatility. Capex for movie acquisitions is projected at ₹300-325 crores this fiscal, with three films in pipeline including releases in September and March. The company maintains a debt-free status with ~₹2,800 crores cash as of June end, and plans sustained dividend payouts of 40-45% of disposable profits. Market share in southern films remains strong at over 60%, and OTT investments will receive ~₹150 crores over 18 months to target youth audiences.

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Media Entertainment & Publication · Entertainment · Listed on BSE

Market Cap: ₹18,236.27 Cr P/E: 11.9 ROE: 13.1% ROCE: 17.8% Div Yield: 2.70%

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