GMA Network Inc. recorded a net income after tax of ₱2 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025, more than triple the ₱602 million posted in the same period last year, driven by strong election-related advertising and growth in production services.
In a July 30 disclosure, the Kapuso network said consolidated revenues climbed 29.5% to ₱10.1 billion from ₱7.8 billion in H1 2024. Advertising accounted for ₱9.3 billion of the total, fueled by placements for the May midterm polls and higher demand for production and other services.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) surged 91% year-on-year to ₱3.8 billion. Operating expenses also rose 6% to ₱7.6 billion, reflecting higher cash and noncash production costs as well as increased general and administrative expenses.
GMA Network attributed its strong financial performance to sustained nationwide ratings leadership. Nielsen data showed ‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’ remained the most-watched program in urban Philippines for the second quarter of 2025, while its comprehensive ‘Eleksyon 2025: The GMA Integrated News Coverage’ drew the highest viewership both on-air and online.
In the digital space, GMA Network ranked 15th in the Tubular Leadership Worldwide rankings for June 2025, retaining its position as the top-performing media company in the Entertainment and Media category in Southeast Asia.
As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the network has rolled out a slate of new programs for the second half of 2025.
On the trading floor, GMA Network shares rose 35 centavos, or 6.74%, to close at ₱5.54 on Wednesday, outperforming the Philippine Stock Exchange index, which slipped 0.11%.
