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Reservoir Media, Inc.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 10% on acquisitions: Revenue was $49.9 million, up 10%. Organic growth was 4%, and acquisitions accounted for the rest of the increase. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14%: Adjusted EBITDA was $22.1 million, up 14% from $19.4 million a year earlier, primarily because of higher total revenue. Source
  • Publishing revenue up 8%: Music Publishing revenue was $33.2 million, up 8%. Segment OIBDA rose 9% to $12.4 million, with margin steady at 37%. Source
  • Recorded Music revenue up 18%: Recorded Music revenue was $15.4 million, up 18% from $13.0 million. Segment OIBDA rose 26% to $8.3 million. Source
  • Special Committee evaluating proposals: The independent Special Committee of the Board was formed to evaluate previously disclosed non-binding, unsolicited acquisition proposals received by the company. Source
  • Six-month operating cash flow fell: Cash from operations for the six months was $21.6 million, down $3.7 million, which management attributed to royalty payment and payables timing. Source

“with growth across both our Publishing and Recorded Music segments reflecting the continued successful execution of our long-term strategy”

Golnar Khosrowshahi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reservoir Media

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal year 2027 (year ending March 31, 2027)$188M - $192MRaised from $186M - $191M
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2027 (year ending March 31, 2027)$77M - $80MRaised from $75M - $79M

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ranges were narrowed and raised from the ranges given in the first-quarter release. Source
  • New: Acquired recorded music catalog rights of José Feliciano, writer of the 1970 holiday song 'Feliz Navidad'. Not in the first-quarter release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 10% on acquisitions: Revenue was $49.9 million, up 10%. Organic growth was 4%, and acquisitions accounted for the rest of the increase. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14%: Adjusted EBITDA was $22.1 million, up 14% from $19.4 million a year earlier, primarily because of higher total revenue. Source
  • Operating and net income both higher: Operating income was $12.3 million, up 15%. Net income was $4.6 million, or $0.07 per share, against $2.2 million, or $0.03 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Swap and FX gains lifted net income: Net income increase came mainly from higher operating income and changes in gains on swap fair value and foreign exchange. Source

Segment results

  • Publishing revenue up 8%: Music Publishing revenue was $33.2 million, up 8%. Segment OIBDA rose 9% to $12.4 million, with margin steady at 37%. Source
  • Recorded Music revenue up 18%: Recorded Music revenue was $15.4 million, up 18% from $13.0 million. Segment OIBDA rose 26% to $8.3 million. Source
  • Recorded Music margin expanded: Recorded Music OIBDA margin rose from 51% to 54% in the quarter. Source

“Our first-half results underscore our ability to generate consistent growth from a high-quality, diversified catalog while maintaining a disciplined approach to both future investments and cost management.”

Jim Heindlmeyer, Chief Financial Officer of Reservoir

Revenue streams

  • Digital revenue grew in both segments: Recorded Music digital revenue rose 33% to $11.5 million; Publishing digital rose 10% to $17.6 million. Management tied growth to acquired catalogs and streaming. Source
  • Neighboring rights up 40%: Neighboring rights revenue rose 40% to $1.5 million, mainly from catalog acquisitions and new affiliations. Source
  • Synchronization moved on license timing: Publishing synchronization rose 13% to $5.2 million, while Recorded Music synchronization fell 54% to $0.9 million. Management cited license timing for both. Source

Costs, transaction costs and Special Committee

  • Cost increases offset part of gain: Adjusted EBITDA growth was partly offset by higher cost of revenue and administration expenses, according to management. Source
  • Transaction costs for growth initiatives: Transaction costs were $0.2 million in the quarter and $0.4 million for six months, mainly professional fees for strategic growth initiatives and the Viral Wave acquisition. Source
  • Recorded Music cost ratio fell: The Recorded Music margin gain was attributed to lower cost of revenue as a share of revenue. Source
  • Special Committee evaluating proposals: The independent Special Committee of the Board was formed to evaluate previously disclosed non-binding, unsolicited acquisition proposals received by the company. Source

“We continue to thoughtfully expand and diversify our portfolio, while deepening our established reputation as a trusted steward for exceptional music talents and catalogs.”

Golnar Khosrowshahi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reservoir Media

Cash, debt and liquidity

  • Six-month operating cash flow fell: Cash from operations for the six months was $21.6 million, down $3.7 million, which management attributed to royalty payment and payables timing. Source
  • Liquidity of $113.9 million: Cash was $24.8 million and $89.2 million was available under the revolving credit facility, for total liquidity of $113.9 million at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Debt and Net Debt higher than March: Total debt was $458.6 million and Net Debt was $433.8 million, compared with $455.7 million and $429.8 million at March 31, 2026. Source

Catalog deals, signings and joint ventures

  • Strayhorn publishing catalog acquired: Acquired the publishing catalog of jazz artist Billy Strayhorn, extending a relationship that began in 2014. Source
  • Sinclair deal and joint venture: Signed a publishing deal with songwriter-producer Jake Sinclair for future works and formed a joint venture with him to develop emerging talent. Source
  • Additional publishing signings: Signed further publishing deals with several songwriters and bands, including Orla Gartland, The Snuts and Justin Dukes. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Momentum expected through fiscal year-end: Management said it is confident in building on this momentum for the rest of fiscal 2027. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Operating cash flow was lower on working capital, driven by royalty payment timing and payables, partly offset by advance recoupment timing. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense rose to $7.0 million from $6.7 million, a cost management named as offsetting part of the net income gain. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: In the first-quarter release management said it was on track to meet the fiscal 2027 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance it had issued.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.