RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. Reported consolidated revenue of €426.2 million for the first half of 2025, according to a report approved by the Board of Directors on July 31, 2025. This figure represents a decrease from the €434.1 million reported for the same period in 2024.
The company’s half-year report indicated that digital revenue accounted for 24.5% of the total revenue. EBITDA, EBIT and net profit all increased compared to the first half of 2024, rising to €80.4 million, €54.2 million, and €35 million respectively. These figures compare to €77.7 million, €51.1 million, and €33.9 million for the same period last year.
As of June 30, 2025, RCS MediaGroup reported a positive net financial position of €1.4 million, a shift from the positive €7.8 million recorded at the end of December 2024. This change follows the distribution of approximately €36.2 million in dividends.
The group’s newspaper subscriptions continue to grow, exceeding 1.2 million active digital customers. Corriere della Sera, Italy’s leading newspaper, accounts for 701,000 of these subscriptions, whereas Gazzetta has 262,000, El Mundo has 170,000, and Expansión has 120,000.
Average monthly unique users in Italy reached 31 million as of the end of May, according to Audicom data. The report acknowledged that the first half of 2025 was significantly impacted by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and their resulting economic and trade repercussions, creating a state of overall uncertainty.
RCS MediaGroup stated it has no direct exposure or business activities in the markets affected by the conflicts or with sanctioned entities. The company also noted increased concerns regarding potential tariffs and trade restrictions imposed by the U.S., further contributing to the uncertain economic climate.
The Half-Year Financial Statement at 30 June 2025 is available for public review at the company’s headquarters in Milan and on its website, as well as through the authorized storage mechanism SDIR, according to a press release issued on August 6, 2025.
