Nine Entertainment reports mixed results, strong digital growth

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited reported group EBITDA of A$486.1m for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 6% decrease from the previous year, on revenues of A$2.7bn, up 2%. Net profit after tax was A$133.3m, a 1% decline. Earnings per share stood at A$0.105, with an ordinary dividend of A$0.075 per share and a special dividend of A$0.49 per share following the sale of its Domain stake.

Digital revenues comprised 47% of total revenues, with subscription revenues growing 10%. Stan Sport subscribers increased by over 50%, and 9Now's total live minutes consumed rose by 51%. The company achieved A$60m in ongoing cost efficiencies as part of its Nine2028 transformation program. Post-year-end, Nine received A$1.4bn from the sale of its 60% stake in Domain.

The company's integrated consumer platform strategy was evident in its Olympics and Paralympics coverage, which generated over A$160m in revenue. Directors have decided to pay a fully franked special dividend of A$0.49 per share, amounting to A$777,023,440.