Helloworld Travel Ltd (AU:HLO)
ASX:HLO
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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$1.30 - AU$2.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume166.13K
Average Volume (3M)197.94K
Market Cap
AU$225.88M
Enterprise ValueAU$212.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$127.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$48.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.7
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding163,680,160
10 Day Avg. Volume184,285
30 Day Avg. Volume197,939
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.50
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)8.86
P/FCF Ratio-12.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$2.22Price Target Upside43.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$218.48M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Capital StructureLow reported debt-to-equity provides durable financial flexibility. In a commission-driven travel business this conservatism reduces refinancing risk, supports short-term liquidity management and preserves capacity to invest in distribution or absorb cyclical downturns over the next 2–6 months.
Diversified Distribution NetworkA multi-channel model spanning franchised retail, corporate and wholesale channels creates structural resilience. Diversified revenue sources lower dependence on any single segment, help stabilize fee and commission income, and sustain distribution scale while management refocuses growth initiatives.
Positive Net Profit Margin MaintainedMaintaining a positive net margin amid revenue volatility signals underlying ability to generate earnings after costs and supports survival through cyclical travel headwinds. This profitability base helps fund rearrangement of operations and preserves equity value over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And VolatilityMaterial negative revenue growth reduces scale for a commission-led model and undermines bargaining leverage with suppliers. Persistent declines constrain franchise fees and transaction volumes, pressuring gross spreads and limiting the company's ability to restore long-term organic growth without strategic changes.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowsNegative operating and free cash flows create a durable liquidity constraint that can impede reinvestment in distribution platforms and agent support. Over months this may force cost cutting, asset sales or external financing, increasing execution risk and reducing strategic optionality.
Operational Inefficiencies (negative EBIT/EBITDA)Negative operating margins indicate core business inefficiencies that threaten margin sustainability even if net profit is positive. Without structural cost improvements or revenue recovery, these inefficiencies will persistently erode operating cash generation and constrain durable profitability.
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$1.30 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$225.88M.
When is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Helloworld Travel Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Helloworld Travel Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.114 by AU$0.076.
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 7.57%. See more information on Helloworld Travel Ltd dividends here
What is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
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$0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.114. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.602%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.22 (43.83% Upside)
AU$2.22 (43.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HLO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.55%
Trailing 12-Months
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 a franchised network of travel agents. It also operates retail travel brands, including Helloworld Travelthe Travel Professionals; and a network of retail outlets, such as Helloworld Travel Associate, Helloworld Business Travel, Magellan Travel, Mobile Travel Agent, My Travel Group, and The Travel Brokers; and distributes travel products and provides services under the Viva Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Territory Discoveries, Asia Escape Holidays, Skiddoo, GO Holidays, Ready Rooms, Seven Oceans Cruises, and Williments Travel brands, as well as operates needitnow.com.au. In addition, the company provides inbound travel management services through AOT Inbound, AOT NZ, ATS Pacific, and Experience Tours Australia brands; and international airfare distribution and ticketing services through Air Tickets brand, and travel consultant services through SmartTickets technology platform. 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 based in Melbourne, Australia.
HLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.22
▲(43.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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