Shares of PVR Inox surged 4.2% intraday to touch a two-month high of ₹1,085, defying the broader market weakness. The rally came after the multiplex giant reported an impressive set of Q1FY26 earnings, reflecting a sharp turnaround in business momentum.
Strong Financial Performance
For the quarter ended June 2025, net loss narrowed significantly to ₹54.5 crore, compared to ₹179 crore in the same period last year — an improvement of ₹124.5 crore. The recovery was driven by:
- Bollywood & Hollywood revival: 10 films crossed the ₹100 crore mark, with 3 hitting over ₹200 crore.
- Robust footfalls: Patron visits rose 12% YoY to 34 million.
- Record F&B spend: Highest-ever ₹148 per head, up 10% YoY.
Revenue Breakup
- Consolidated Revenue: ₹1,469 crore, up 22% YoY from ₹1,190 crore.
- Ticketing: ₹730 crore (+23% YoY) on the back of blockbuster releases and better occupancy.
- Advertising: ₹101 crore (+17% YoY) as cinema ads continued their recovery.
- F&B: ₹148 per head, the highest in company history.
Operational Strength
With 353 cinemas, 1,745 screens, and a presence in 111 cities, PVR Inox continues to dominate India’s multiplex market. The quarter also saw increased operational efficiency, helping reduce losses and improve margins.
Market Outlook
The company’s strong content pipeline, rising footfalls, and higher consumer spends signal a sustained recovery for the entertainment sector. Analysts believe PVR Inox is well-positioned to ride the wave of big-screen entertainment demand in FY26.
