Helloworld Travel reported underlying EBITDA of $60.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, an 8.4% increase from the prior period, as revenue rose 8.1% to $208.5 million despite Middle East-related travel disruptions.
The group processed approximately $200 million in customer refunds during the June quarter following carrier suspensions, yet maintained total transaction value growth of 4.1% to $4.0 billion. Quarterly TTV showed sequential improvement, rising 3.3% in the April–June period after a 1.5% decline in July–September.
Underlying expenses increased 6.0% year-over-year, while profit after tax declined 0.5% to $30.2 million. Earnings per share fell 1.1% to 18.5 cents, though the board declared a final dividend of 5.0 cents per share, bringing the full-year payout to approximately 10 cents.
Fair value adjustments totaled a $20.3 million gain on the initial MTA investment and a $34.3 million loss on Helloworld’s 20.29% stake in Webjet Group Limited, which closed at 41 cents per share on June 30. The group drew $35.0 million from its Citibank debt facility to fund acquisitions including full control of Mobile Travel Agents in October 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $84.8 million as of June 30, up from $79.4 million previously, while borrowings increased to $35.0 million. Net assets declined to $318.6 million from $341.0 million, reflecting the Webjet valuation adjustment.
Helloworld operates a network of 154 airline partners, 300 global agents and 4,000 regional suppliers across 30 countries. Wholesale division TTV grew 15.6% in Australia and 5.0% in New Zealand, while cruise sales rose 12.3%. The ReadyRooms accommodation platform expanded nearly 50% across both markets.
International inbound tourism grew 26% from the UK and 30% from Germany, with over 65,000 visitors facilitated. The group supports approximately 2,600 independent agencies and 10,000 travel advisors across Australia and New Zealand.
