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    Tips Music

    TIPSMUSIC
    Media, Entertainment & Publication·19 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    Tips Music delivered strong Q3 FY26 results with robust revenue, EBITDA, and PAT growth, driven by its content catalogue and digital platform performance. Margins expanded significantly, and the company declared a dividend. While content acquisition was lower than planned due to a movie shift, management remains confident in achieving full-year guidance and is actively navigating the evolving monetization landscape of platforms like YouTube Shorts.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue of INR 94.29 crores, up 21% YoY.

    • Operating EBITDA of INR 74.5 crores, up 34% YoY.

    • Operating EBITDA margins expanded to 79% from 72%.

    • PAT of INR 58.7 crores, up 33% YoY, with PAT margins at 62%.

    • Cumulative YouTube channel subscriber base grew to 145.3 million.

    • Dividend of INR 5 per share declared, with total payout of INR 166.18 crores, fulfilling commitment to return 100% of last year's PAT.

    Concerns

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    • Employee expenses included a one-time impact of INR 96.7 lakhs related to the new labor code.

    • Content cost for FY26 is expected to be lower at 18% (vs. 25% target) due to one movie shifting to next year.

    • YouTube views experienced a decline, partly attributed to YouTube Shorts, which currently operates on a lump-sum model rather than profit-sharing.

    Key financials

    Metrics

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    Periods

    2

    Headline

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    • Revenue
      ₹94.29 Cr
      YoY+21%
    • Operating EBITDA
      ₹74.5 Cr
      YoY+34%
    • Operating EBITDA Margin
      79%
    • PAT
      ₹58.7 Cr
      YoY+33%
    • PAT Margin
      62%

    9M

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    • FY26 Revenue
      ₹271 Cr
      YoY+17%
    • FY26 PAT
      ₹157.7 Cr
      YoY+16%

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Dividend

    ₹5/share (interim)

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹303 crores

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY26 Revenue Growth
    20%
    		High
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue Growth
    20%
    		High
    Revenue
    Next Year Revenue Target
    INR 450-455 crores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Current Year Revenue Target
    INR 372 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    FY26 PAT Growth
    25%
    		High
    Profitability
    FY27 PAT Growth
    20%
    		High
    Content Cost
    FY26 Content Cost
    18%
    		Medium
    Content Cost
    FY27 Content Cost
    25%-28%
    		Medium
    Platform Growth
    Spotify Subscription Growth
    30%
    		Medium
    Industry Outlook
    Industry Size
    INR 10,000 crores
    		Low
    Monetization
    YouTube Shorts Monetization Model
    Revenue Share
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

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    FY26 Revenue and PAT Guidance Achievement

    Next quarter (Q4 FY26 results)
    CurrentRevenue 20%, PAT 25% (revised up from 20%)
    TargetAchievement of 20% revenue and 25% PAT growth for FY26

    Why it matters

    Verifies management's confidence in achieving revised full-year targets despite Q4 challenges and lower content spends.

    As of now, I am not changing this. I think we will achieve this 20% and we are very positive. Even this quarter responded well, YouTube, Spotify, we are doing well. So, I feel the 20% for yearly guidance is maintained. We can achieve this and we are really pushing hard and working very hard to achieve that.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Challenge in acquiring quality content at fair price

    Getting the correct content at the correct price is a struggle, but the company is working hard. — Management acknowledged

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    YouTube Shorts monetization model (fixed fee vs. profit share)

    Currently, YouTube Shorts provides a lump sum, not profit-sharing, which limits direct revenue upside from views. A transition to revenue share is expected in the medium to long term. — Management acknowledged

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    Q&A highlights

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    “As of now, I am not changing this. I think we will achieve this 20% and we are very positive. Even this quarter responded well, YouTube, Spotify, we are doing well. So, I feel the 20% for yearly guidance is maintained.”

    Analyst questioned the feasibility of 20% FY26 growth given lower Q3 content spends and a high Q4 ask rate, prompting management to reaffirm confidence.

    asked by Kavish Parekh

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q3 FY26 Performance Highlights

    Tips Music reported a robust Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 21% year-on-year to INR 94.29 crores. Operating EBITDA saw a significant 34% increase, reaching INR 74.5 crores, and margins expanded to 79% from 72% in the prior year. Profit After Tax (PAT) also demonstrated strong growth, rising 33% to INR 58.7 crores, with PAT margins at 62%. For the nine-month period, revenue stood at INR 271 crores, a 17% growth, and PAT was INR 157.7 crores, up 16%.

    02

    Content Strategy and Digital Platform Momentum

    The company highlighted strong momentum in content usage across all platforms, driven by its extensive and performing catalogue. The cumulative YouTube channel subscriber base grew significantly to 145.3 million. Viral catalogue tracks on Instagram led to a 100X spike in content creation, views, and streams. Tips also announced a partnership with B4U TV to expand the reach of its rich catalogue among global television audiences.

    03

    FY26 and FY27 Guidance and Content Costs

    Management reiterated its FY26 revenue growth guidance of 20% and upwardly revised its PAT growth guidance to 25% from an earlier 20%. For FY27, the company targets 20% revenue and 20% PAT growth. Content cost for FY26 is expected to be around 18% (lower than the initial 25% target due to one movie shifting to next year), while for FY27, it is projected to be 25%-28%. Management expressed confidence in achieving these targets, emphasizing cautious content acquisition.

    04

    Shareholder Returns and Liquidity Position

    The Board approved a dividend of INR 5 per share, amounting to INR 63.91 crores, with a total payout of INR 166.18 crores for the year. This fulfills the company's commitment to return 100% of the previous year's PAT to shareholders. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position, reporting a cash balance of approximately INR 303 crores as of December end.

    05

    YouTube Shorts Monetization Evolution

    Management discussed the evolving monetization landscape of YouTube Shorts. Currently, Shorts operates on a lump-sum payment model rather than a profit-sharing basis, which management acknowledges can lead to fluctuations in reported views. However, they anticipate a transition from a fixed fee to a revenue share model for Shorts monetization in the medium to long term, with renegotiation expected in the second quarter of FY27, which could significantly impact future digital revenue streams.

    06

    Catalogue Strength and Industry Outlook

    Tips Music emphasized that 80%-85% of its revenue continues to come from its legacy catalogue, which is performing exceptionally well and driving consistent growth. Management expressed strong confidence in the long-term potential of the music industry, projecting it to grow from its current size of INR 3,500-4,000 crores to INR 10,000 crores in the next 4-5 years, highlighting the company's strong position within this expanding market.

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