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Helloworld Travel Ltd
(Sydney:HLO)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
AU$1.50
â–¼(-2.60% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/27/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial stability (especially the balance sheet) but moderated by volatile profitability and cash flow. Valuation is a clear positive (low P/E and high dividend yield), while technicals are neutral-to-slightly constructive with the stock still below the 200-day moving average.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
A conservatively positioned balance sheet gives Helloworld financial flexibility to manage travel-market volatility and continue investing in its distribution platforms. Historically low leverage and a strong equity base also reduce pressure on cash resources during weaker operating periods.
Negative Factors
Profitability Volatility
Helloworld’s revenue growth has not translated into consistently stable profitability. Sharp margin swings, the severe 2025 operating disruption, and lower 2026 net income make earnings quality difficult to rely on, potentially limiting predictability for capital allocation and shareholder returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
A conservatively positioned balance sheet gives Helloworld financial flexibility to manage travel-market volatility and continue investing in its distribution platforms. Historically low leverage and a strong equity base also reduce pressure on cash resources during weaker operating periods.
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Helloworld Travel Ltd (HLO) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$220.15M
Dividend Yield7.41%
Average Volume (3M)191.51K
Price to Earnings (P/E)134.3
Beta (1Y)1.48
Revenue Growth8.32%
EPS Growth-96.34%
CountryAU
Employees683
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryTravel Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding163,680,160
10 Day Avg. Volume297,808
30 Day Avg. Volume191,515
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$247.27M
Helloworld Travel Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 t...
Helloworld Travel Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 201.77M | 26.20M | 216.86M | 160.88M | 63.53M |
| Gross Profit | 104.71M | 26.20M | 100.47M | 61.00M | -19.10M |
| EBITDA | 50.36M | -116.74M | 53.85M | -85.21M | -11.44M |
| Net Income | 1.03M | 29.36M | 30.60M | 17.38M | 90.53M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 596.98M | 568.15M | 614.05M | 544.90M | 526.96M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 116.88M | 135.01M | 161.88M | 160.89M | 122.52M |
| Total Debt | 44.23M | 10.82M | 22.20M | 22.14M | 21.08M |
| Total Liabilities | 278.42M | 227.14M | 285.70M | 241.88M | 221.70M |
| Stockholders Equity | 318.30M | 340.63M | 327.77M | 302.57M | 303.96M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 26.64M | -19.13M | 63.49M | 22.21M | 5.55M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 27.19M | -14.61M | 63.48M | 25.65M | 9.42M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -43.88M | -54.84M | -35.47M | 28.57M | 95.03M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 11.76M | -29.45M | -24.01M | -23.74M | -87.23M |
Helloworld Travel Ltd Technical Analysis
Negative
1.54
Price Trends
1.42
Negative
1.44
Negative
1.49
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Negative
41.88
Neutral
13.04
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:HLO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.54 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.36, above the 50-day MA of 1.42, and above the 200-day MA of 1.49, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 41.88 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 13.04 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:HLO.
Helloworld Travel Ltd Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | AU$1.19B | 24.97 | 8.98% | 5.98% | 20.01% | -80.80% | |
70 Outperform | AU$220.15M | 134.25 | 0.31% | 7.41% | 8.32% | -96.34% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | AU$955.73M | -83.93 | -19.21% | ― | 18.60% | 54.28% | |
59 Neutral | AU$2.28B | 15.83 | 13.09% | 3.71% | 2.55% | 42.88% | |
58 Neutral | AU$67.12M | -222.50 | -0.20% | 2.81% | -3.52% | 69.23% | |
57 Neutral | AU$496.00M | 27.86 | 3.11% | 136.90% | 6.84% | ― |
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Helloworld Travel Ltd Corporate Events
Helloworld Travel to Release Escrowed Loyalty Program Shares
Oct 28, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited is a leading travel distribution group across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Greece, providing retail leisure and corporate travel services, broker networks, destination management, ticket consolidation, tourism transpo...
Helloworld Travel Publishes Voting Outcomes from 2026 AGM
Oct 23, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has reported the results of all resolutions considered at its 2026 Annual General Meeting, confirming that each was decided by poll in line with ASX listing requirements and Australian corporate law. The Board’s aut...
Helloworld Travel Adds Director Re-Election to 2026 AGM Agenda
Oct 4, 2026
Helloworld Travel has issued an addendum to its 2026 Annual General Meeting notice, confirming that director Garry Hounsell will stand for re-election at the AGM scheduled for 23 October 2026 in Melbourne. The move signals the company’s inte...
Helloworld Cleared by ASX to Proceed with Crown Currency Acquisition
Sep 23, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited, a major travel distribution player in Australia and New Zealand with operations extending to Fiji and Greece, runs extensive retail and business travel networks, destination management, air ticket consolidation, tourism ...
Helloworld Travel Names New Group Company Secretary
Sep 22, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has announced that Group Company Secretary Sylvie Moser has resigned effective 22 September 2026, with the board acknowledging her contribution to the business. Pete Knowles has been appointed as the new Group Company Sec...
Helloworld Travel Sets 2026 AGM Date and Outlines Shareholder Voting Options
Sep 22, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for 23 October 2026 at 10:00am AEDT, offering shareholders the option to attend either in person at its Southbank, Victoria office or virtually via an online webcast platform. Shar...
Helloworld Travel Plans New Share Placement to Raise Capital
Sep 22, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has notified the ASX of a proposed placement of up to 23,429,610 ordinary fully paid shares, with an expected issue date of 30 October 2026. The new securities will be quoted on the exchange subject to ASX approval, indic...
Helloworld Travel Sets Date for 2026 Annual General Meeting
Sep 21, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited, a major player in the Australian and New Zealand travel distribution sector, operates comprehensive leisure and business travel networks, broker channels, inbound destination management, air ticket consolidation, tourism...
Helloworld Travel to Buy Crown Currency Exchange for $135m
Sep 20, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has agreed to acquire 100% of Crown Currency Exchange, a foreign exchange retailer with 68 stores across Australia and about 200 employees, for $135 million. Crown Currency Exchange generated underlying FY26 EBITDA of $22...
Helloworld Travel Sets Timetable for 2026 AGM and Director Nominations
Aug 28, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders for 10:00am AEDT on Friday, 23 October 2026, in line with its regular corporate governance calendar. The meeting will provide a forum for shareholders to consi...
Helloworld Travel accelerates store expansion and home‑based network growth
Aug 28, 2026
Helloworld Travel Ltd is expanding its Australian retail travel footprint as demand for trusted, community‑based travel advisors persists despite ongoing advances in technology. The group’s network, which spans retail stores, broker ne...
Helloworld Travel Declares Final Dividend for FY2026
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited operates in the travel services industry, offering travel booking and related services through its network and platforms. The company focuses on providing travel solutions to consumers and businesses, and its ordinary ful...
Helloworld Travel files 2026 corporate governance disclosures with ASX
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has lodged its Appendix 4G and corporate governance statement for the year ended 30 June 2026 with the ASX. The disclosures confirm board approval and outline where investors can access detailed information on the company...
Helloworld Travel Releases 2026 Annual Report and Governance Statement
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has released its 2026 Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026, which includes its Corporate Governance Statement. The report provides stakeholders with updated financial and governance information covering the perfo...
Helloworld Travel Releases FY26 Investor Presentation to Market
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has released an investor presentation covering its financial performance for the full year ended 30 June 2026. The presentation follows the company’s earlier market announcement of its FY26 financial results and is ...
Helloworld Travel posts higher FY26 revenue and EBITDA despite global headwinds
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel reported audited results for the year to 30 June 2026, posting Total Transactional Value of $4.0 billion, up 4.1% on the prior year, and revenue of $208.5 million, an 8.1% increase, with an improved revenue margin of 5.1%. Underl...
Helloworld Travel lifts revenue but profit slumps as dividends cut
Aug 25, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited reported growth in total transaction value from continuing operations to $3.96 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026, a 4.2% increase on the prior year. Total revenue and other income from continuing operations rose 8.3...
Helloworld Travel Sets Date for FY26 Results and Investor Briefing
Aug 21, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has announced it will release its full-year financial results for the year ended 30 June 2026 to the ASX on 26 August 2026. Following the release, CEO and Managing Director Andrew Burnes, COO and Executive Director Cinzia...
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