The acquisition of RTL Nederland and digital growth are driving DPG Media’s results
DPG Media looks back on an exceptional 2025, which was marked by the approval of the acquisition and the integration of RTL Nederland. Revenue came in at just over €2 billion, driven by slight organic growth and the integration of RTL Nederland. This resulted in an EBITDA of €440 million and a net profit of €238 million. RTL Nederland’s results were included in DPG Media’s financial figures for a six-month period.
DPG Media grew to over 4.4 million subscribers across news media, magazines and streaming. More than 65% of these are digital subscribers. The number of subscribers to news media and streaming services grew particularly strongly, resulting in consumer revenue rising to €912 million. Advertising revenue grew sharply as a result of the acquisition of RTL Nederland, but remained virtually unchanged on an organic basis, amounting to €753 million. Revenue from the sale of digital advertising grew in particular, as did advertising revenue from the very strong radio market. Revenue from affiliate activities at Online Services, driven mainly by Independer, amounted to €121 million.
According to Erik Roddenhof, CEO of DPG Media, 2025 marks a turning point in the company’s history: “Following the acquisition of RTL Nederland in 2025, we have evolved into a more versatile and balanced media company. With these strong brands, we are even better placed to accelerate the digital transformation within our company. We were on the right track already, but this step gives us an extra boost. We have embarked on a new chapter in our company’s history.”
News Media & Magazines
The number of visitors to news media and magazine websites and apps rose to over 13 million per day. For news brands, this translated into an increase in paid circulation, with growth driven primarily by new digital subscribers. The paid circulation of magazines decreased slightly. DPG Media strengthened its magazine portfolio with the addition of LINDA. at the start of this year. The magazine market remains under structural pressure and digital growth is still too limited to offset the decline in print.
Audio & Video
Radio stations in both the Netherlands and Belgium performed exceptionally well, with market shares of 29.1% and 41.3% respectively. The television division also achieved strong market shares (RTL Netherlands 34.6% and VTM 38.9%), but linear viewing continued to decline across the market. This was offset by strong growth in subscriptions to DPG Media’s streaming services.
Online Services
Comparison and review platforms, such as Independer, Tweakers and Mijn Vergelijker, continued to perform well, with revenue growth of 4%. This growth was mainly driven by the comparison of energy contracts, car insurance and tech products via Tweakers’ Pricewatch. In the autumn of 2025, the stake in Automotive Media Ventions (Autotrack & Gaspedaal) was sold.
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
In 2025, DPG Media also made significant progress towards its sustainability targets. Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 23% over the past two years. This reduction exceeds the target and is the result of structural sustainability improvements across the company’s operations.
DPG Media has a healthy balance sheet and is ready for the future
CFO Piet Vroman emphasises that DPG Media’s solid financial position enables it to continue investing in its future: “Even after the largest acquisition in our history, we closed 2025 with a solid financial structure, including an equity ratio of 45% and a net financial debt/EBITDA leverage of 1,4. These healthy foundations enable DPG Media to invest more ambitiously than ever in its digital future. In 2026, RTL Nederland will be consolidated for twelve months, which will lead to further revenue growth. The ongoing uncertainty in the world will also be felt in our market and will inevitably put pressure on revenue. But it is precisely in uncertain times that our broad portfolio and solid financial base form the necessary foundation for the future.”