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Harry Potter audiobooks soar to record sales
19 Dec
Summary
- Pottermore Limited achieved record audiobook sales of £54.3M ($72.6M).
- Audiobook profits surged 50% to £17.2M with a 32% margin.
- Theatrical productions' revenue for Cursed Child halved to £5.8M.
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter franchise continues to demonstrate significant commercial strength, particularly in its audiobook and ebook divisions. Pottermore Limited, responsible for these digital formats, announced record-breaking sales figures of £54.3 million ($72.6 million) for the fiscal year concluding in March 2025. This represents an 11% increase from the previous year and contributed to a remarkable 50% rise in pre-tax profit, reaching £17.2 million, with a healthy 32% profit margin.
While the digital realm flourishes, the theatrical arm of the franchise, HPTP Holdings, which manages 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' experienced a substantial revenue decline. Sales were halved, dropping from £12.7 million to £5.8 million year-on-year. Pre-tax profits also saw a corresponding decrease, falling from £4.2 million to £1 million. This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors, including prior year show closures, a non-repeat of license fee income, and broader economic challenges affecting the live entertainment sector.
