Paytm Q1 Results Highlights: Paytm posts profit vs loss, revenue jumps — what powered the turnaround? Explained

Paytm Q1 Results LIVE Updates: One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, announced its Q1 FY26 earnings today, July 22. Along expected lines, Paytm posted a profit in the June quarter as against a loss in the same period a year ago, helped by strong revenue growth and higher other income.

Paytm Q1 Results

Paytm reported a net profit of ₹123 crore, showing benefits of AI-led efficiency, cost control, and higher other income. It had posted a loss of ₹830 crore in the same period a year ago. 

Operating revenue rose 28% year-on-year to ₹1,918 crore, driven by more subscription-based merchants, higher GMV (total transaction value), and growth in financial services distribution, the company said. Segment-wise net payment revenue was up 38% YoY to ₹529 crore, while distribution of financial services revenue increased by 100% YoY to ₹561 crore.

On the operating front, it turned EBITDA positive to the tune of ₹72 crore as against a loss YoY, posting an EBITDA margin of 4%.

Paytm Share Price Movement

Shares of Paytm settled over 3% higher ahead of the earnings announcement. The stock has gained an impressive 131% over the past year, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the digital payments firm.