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ASX:NEC

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Price: 0.885 AUD 1.14% Market Closed
Market Cap: AU$1.4B

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd
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In the landscape of Australian media, Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd. stands as a formidable entity, wielding an extensive portfolio of assets that bridge traditional and digital realms. Originally founded in 2006, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a flagship name synonymous with a rich array of entertainment, news, and lifestyle content. At its core, Nine operates through an intricate web of assets comprising television broadcasting, digital platforms, and publishing. The organization’s primary revenue streams derive from advertising sales, where its popular free-to-air television channels play a pivotal role. Programs across genres, from hit reality TV to in-depth news coverage, attract a diverse audience, allowing Nine to leverage its viewership data to advertisers seeking targeted marketing opportunities.

Adding a crucial layer to its revenue mix, Nine also controls major digital properties including the online streaming service Stan, which contributes significantly to its subscriber-based revenue. Additionally, its diversification into publishing through the acquisition of Fairfax Media further enhances its revenue avenues, bringing in subscriptions and digital advertising from renowned mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Nine's strategic integration of both its legacy media assets and digital innovations has not only expanded its market footprint but also reinforced its capacity to adapt to shifting viewer preferences and the broader digital convergence shaping today's media consumption habits. Through these multifaceted operations, Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd. reflects a dynamic approach to maintaining relevance and profitability in the rapid-paced world of media.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2026
Call Date
Feb 24, 2026
AI Summary
Q2 2026

EBITDA Growth: Group EBITDA reached $201 million, up 6% on the prior corresponding period, with continued strength in Stan and digital publishing.

Profit Surge: Net profit after tax rose 30% to $95 million, with EPS also up 30% to $0.06 per share.

Cost Savings: Nine removed $43 million in costs from the business in the half, and expects at least $160 million in cost reductions by FY '27.

Digital & Subscription Strength: Subscription revenues grew 13%, with strong double-digit gains at Stan and digital publishing outpacing print declines.

Strategic Moves: Key steps included the QMS acquisition, sale of Nine Radio, and restructuring of NBN and Darwin, accelerating the digital and growth asset focus.

AI Monetization: Nine signed initial corporate deals to license content for training large language models, with more opportunities in the pipeline.

Guidance Maintained: Company reiterated confidence in hitting cost reduction and leverage targets over the next two years.

Key Financials
Group EBITDA
$201 million
Group Revenue
$1.1 billion
EBITDA (continuing business)
$192 million
Net Profit After Tax
$95 million
EPS
$0.06 per share
Interim Dividend
$0.045
Group EBITDA Margin
18.2%
Subscription Revenue Growth
13%
Stan Revenue Growth
15%
Stan EBITDA
$37 million
Stan Current Subscribers
2.4 million
Stan ARPU Growth
6%
Stan Sports Subscriber Growth
40%
Stan Sport Weekly Users
all-time record (no number specified)
Stan Sports Minutes Viewed (Winter Olympics)
over 200 million minutes
Publishing Revenue
$262 million
Publishing EBITDA
$74 million
Digital Revenue Growth (Metro Mastheads and AFR)
9%
Drive Revenue Growth
32%
Drive Marketplace Revenue Growth
120% year-on-year
Dealer Car Listings Growth (Drive)
108%
Print Advertising Decline
11%
Digital Advertising Decline
14%
Print Advertising Decline (Publishing)
11%
Digital Subscription Revenue Growth (Mastheads)
17%
Masthead EBITDA
$78 million
Total TV EBITDA
$99 million
Total TV Revenue Decline
14%
Total TV Costs Decline
$85 million
Sports Costs Reduction
$76 million
Underlying TV Cost Savings
$25 million
Cost Removed (Half)
$43 million
Ongoing Cost Savings (Half)
$32 million
Cumulative Cost Savings To Date
$92 million
Cash at Dec 2025
$158 million
Net Debt at July 2025
$450 million
Leverage Target (FY '27)
1 to 1.5x
Cash Flow from Operating Activities (Half)
$96 million
Other Earnings Calls
2026
2023

Management

Mr. Matthew Stanton
Acting Chief Executive Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael Stephenson
Chief Sales Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Graeme Cassells
Acting Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Nola Hodgson
Head of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Rachel Launders BA, FFin, LLB(Hons)
General Counsel & Company Secretary
No Bio Available
Ms. Victoria Buchan
Director of Communications & Public Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Liana Dubois
Chief Marketing Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Vanessa Morley
Chief People Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Alex Parsons
Chief Digital Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Tom Malone
Managing Director of Radio
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney
Australia Square, Sydney NSW 2000, L 6 264 George St
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