GMA Network Inc., the Philippines’ leading broadcast company, said Wednesday net income in the first half of 2025 surged more than threefold year-on-year to P2 billion on higher election-related advertising revenue.
The company’s consolidated revenues reached P10.1 billion, up from P7.8 billion recorded in the same period last year.
Advertising revenue rose to P9.3 billion, driven by election-related placements during the May midterm polls, alongside higher revenues from production services and other sources.
Operating expenses (OPEX) increased 6 percent to P7.6 billion on higher cash and non-cash production costs, as well as general and administrative expenses.
The strong revenue growth enabled the company to deliver 3.8 billion pesos in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the period ending June 2025, a 91-percent increase from the previous year.
The network’s robust performance was complemented by its continued dominance of nationwide ratings in the first half of 2025, according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
GMA Integrated News reaffirmed its leadership as the country’s most credible and top news source. Its comprehensive “Eleksyon 2025: The GMA Integrated News Coverage” earned the highest viewership on-air and online compared to competitors.
The network also continues to strengthen its leadership in the digital space, securing the No. 15 spot in the Tubular Leadership Worldwide rankings for June 2025, according to data from global analytics company Tubular Labs. It remains the highest-ranking media company in the Entertainment and Media category in Southeast Asia.
As part of its 75th-anniversary celebration, GMA Network launched a fresh lineup of innovative programs in June, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality storytelling.
