Zinc Media Group plc (ZIN) Earnings Call Transcripts

Zinc Media Group plc's Latest Earnings Call - April 16, 2026

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, Zinc Media Group plc reported a robust performance with revenue increasing by 28% to over GBP 41 million and EBITDA rising by 27% to GBP 1.9 million. Management highlighted a strong turnaround over the past five years, with consistent profit growth and a healthy gross margin of 40%. Despite these positive results, management noted that the share price remains dislocated from company performance due to broader market pressures, particularly in the AIM sector. They maintained a positive outlook, emphasizing their strategic initiatives and pipeline growth for the coming year.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expressed confidence in achieving GBP 10 million in additional turnover over the next three years, supported by their strategic initiatives and pipeline growth. They emphasized a focus on cash generation and prudent investment in growth opportunities.

What management said

It's bucking the trend because it is a highly diversified group with a very clear strategy and I've explained most of that. You can see that we're diversified in product more than we've ever been. We're diversified in geographical location more than we've ever been, and we're diversified in price point more than we've ever been. We've got 12 businesses across the group. We like to have 20 odd. But 12 means that if ...

What analysts pressed on

Analysts raised concerns regarding the dislocation of the share price from company performance and the potential impact of external market pressures on future growth. There were also questions about the sustainability of profit margins amidst rising costs and competition in the media sector.

Main topics on the call

• Revenue Growth Acceleration — Zinc Media reported a 28% increase in revenue to over GBP 41 million, driven by both organic growth and successful acquisitions. CEO Mark Browning stated, "2025 was the most successful year-to-date for Zinc Group, both c...
• Cost Management and Efficiency — Management achieved GBP 700,000 in annualized savings against a target of GBP 500,000, demonstrating effective cost management. CFO Laura McGaughey noted, "We set ourselves our highest target ever of GBP 1 million in ann...
• Pipeline and Future Revenue Visibility — Zinc Media has GBP 30 million of secured or highly advanced revenue, slightly down from GBP 34 million year-over-year. McGaughey indicated, "We feel positive about being able to book the remainder," reflecting confidence...
• Middle East Expansion Strategy — The company has established two new entities in the Middle East, allowing access to tender opportunities and local production. Browning stated, "We have company registrations that allow us to register on portals for new ...

Read the full Zinc Media Group plc transcript (April 16, 2026) → Summary generated from the call transcript; every figure above is stated by management on the record.

Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 3 Zinc Media Group plc earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 12, 2025 to April 16, 2026. Based on this history, Zinc Media Group plc reports semi-annually. The most recent call on file is dated April 16, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

ZIN

Exchange

AIM

Country

GB

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Entertainment

Calls on record

3

First call

February 12, 2025

Most recent

April 16, 2026

Reporting cadence

semi-annually