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HLO Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.54
-AU$0.02(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.54
-AU$0.02(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.34 - AU$2.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume166.13K
Average Volume (3M)188.06K
Market Cap
AU$222.61M
Enterprise ValueAU$159.22
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$116.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$44.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)135.5
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding163,680,160
10 Day Avg. Volume155,093
30 Day Avg. Volume188,057
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.34
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio8.72
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$2.15Price Target Upside39.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$232.23M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA conservatively positioned balance sheet, supported by a strong equity base and historically low debt-to-equity levels, gives Helloworld financial flexibility. This can help the company absorb normal travel-cycle volatility and continue funding operations without relying heavily on external capital.
Revenue Recovery And GrowthThe sustained revenue recovery and continued growth in 2026 indicate that Helloworld’s travel distribution network is regaining scale. A larger transaction base can support supplier incentives, agency network economics, and recurring service activity across retail and wholesale channels.
Improved Free Cash Flow In 2026Strong cash generation in several recent periods, including solid free-cash-flow growth in 2026, demonstrates that the operating model can convert activity into funding when trading conditions are supportive. This provides capacity for reinvestment, distributions, and balance-sheet resilience.
Bears Say
Volatile ProfitabilityWide swings in operating profitability reduce confidence in the durability of earnings. The severe 2025 disruption and lower 2026 net income versus 2024 suggest that revenue recovery has not yet translated consistently into stable margins, making future earnings more difficult to forecast.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionThe contrast between strong cash generation in several years and negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 shows that cash conversion is sensitive to trading or working-capital conditions. Such inconsistency can constrain distributions and investment during weaker operating periods.
Higher 2026 DebtAlthough leverage remains well below the highly levered levels implied by the historical comparison, the 2026 debt increase weakens the balance-sheet cushion. Higher obligations could reduce financial flexibility if profitability or cash generation again deteriorates during a travel downturn.
Helloworld Travel Ltd News
HLO FAQ
What was Helloworld Travel Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Helloworld Travel Ltd lowest share price was AU$1.34 and its highest was AU$2.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s market cap?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s market cap is AU$222.61M.
When is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 144 days.
How were Helloworld Travel Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Helloworld Travel Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.083 by -AU$0.263.
Is Helloworld Travel Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Helloworld Travel Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Helloworld Travel Ltd pay dividends?
Helloworld Travel Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.36%. See more information on Helloworld Travel Ltd dividends here
What is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Helloworld Travel Ltd have?
Helloworld Travel Ltd has 163,680,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Helloworld Travel Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Helloworld Travel Ltd reported an EPS of -AU$0.18 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.083. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.328%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Helloworld Travel Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:HLO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Helloworld Travel Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.15 (39.39% Upside)
AU$2.15 (39.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HLO Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$3.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.05%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Helloworld Travel Ltd
Helloworld Travel Limited operates as a travel distribution company in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides international and domestic travel products and services, as well as operates retail distribution networks of travel agents and coaches. It also operates retail travel brands, including Helloworld Travel–the Travel Professionals, Helloworld Business Travel, Magellan Travel, Express Travel Group, Alatus, Independent Travel Group, Select Travel Group, First Travel Group, Mobile Travel Agents, My Travel Group, The Travel Brokers, and iTalktravel and Cruise; and distributes travel products and solutions under the Viva Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Territory Discoveries, Asia Escape Holidays, Ready Rooms, Ultimate Journeys, and GO Holidays names. In addition, the company provides Inbound and destination management services; air consolidation services under the AirTickets, Express Tickets, and SmartTickets brands; technological ticketing solutions to travel agents and networks; and transport operation and ground handling services. Further, it offers access to a database of various ocean and river cruise products, including itineraries, cruise lines, ocean and river cruise vessels, and information on various ports, as well as cruise packaging and services. The company was formerly known as Helloworld Limited and changed its name to Helloworld Travel Limited in April 2017. Helloworld Travel Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
HLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.15
▲(39.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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