Want to see AU:HLO full AI Analyst Report?
Top Page
Helloworld Travel Ltd
(Sydney:HLO)
Select Model
Select Model
Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
AU$1.50
▼(-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
Revenue Growth
Continued revenue growth indicates recovery and expansion in travel distribution activity. A larger transaction base can strengthen supplier incentives, network economics and recurring agency-support income over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Profitability Volatility
Large swings in operating profitability make earnings quality less predictable and complicate planning. This may limit the durability of margins and reduce confidence that recent operating improvement will persist across travel cycles.
Read all positive and negative factors
Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Continued revenue growth indicates recovery and expansion in travel distribution activity. A larger transaction base can strengthen supplier incentives, network economics and recurring agency-support income over the next several months.
Read all positive factors
Helloworld Travel Ltd (HLO) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$247.16M
Dividend Yield6.6%
Average Volume (3M)179.47K
Price to Earnings (P/E)151.0
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. Volume278,255
30 Day Avg. Volume179,473
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$2.14Price Target Upside38.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$210.57M
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...
How the Company Makes Money
Helloworld Travel primarily earns revenue from travel distribution by facilitating bookings between customers (via its retail agencies and member agencies) and travel suppliers such as airlines, hotels, tour operators, cruise lines, and other trav...
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 | -116.79M | 55.95M | -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
Neutral
1.54
Price Trends
1.48
Positive
1.44
Positive
1.55
Negative
Market Momentum
0.02
Positive
51.09
Neutral
33.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:HLO, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1.54 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.51, above the 50-day MA of 1.48, and below the 200-day MA of 1.55, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 51.09 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | AU$329.23M | 27.71 | 7.19% | 136.90% | 6.84% | ― | |
70 Outperform | AU$247.16M | 151.00 | 0.31% | 6.60% | 8.32% | -96.34% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | AU$1.22B | 125.00 | -11.73% | 5.98% | 20.01% | -80.80% | |
59 Neutral | AU$2.36B | 16.30 | 13.09% | 3.51% | 2.55% | 42.88% | |
58 Neutral | AU$71.64M | -237.50 | -0.20% | 2.63% | -3.52% | 69.23% | |
54 Neutral | AU$831.69M | -70.74 | -19.21% | ― | 18.60% | 54.28% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
AU:HLO
Helloworld Travel Ltd
1.51
-0.12
-7.25%
AU:CTD
Corporate Travel Management Limited
2.25
-13.82
-86.00%
AU:FLT
Flight Centre Travel Group Limited
11.57
-0.29
-2.48%
AU:WEB
WEB Travel Group
3.70
-0.51
-12.11%
AU:EXP
Experience Co Ltd
0.10
-0.07
-40.63%
AU:SDR
SiteMinder Limited
2.95
-3.86
-56.68%
Helloworld Travel Ltd Corporate Events
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...
Helloworld Travel Director Martin Pakula Increases Shareholding
Jun 30, 2026
Helloworld Travel Limited has disclosed a change in director Martin Pakula’s interests, with Pakula acquiring an additional 2,500 ordinary shares in the company on 25 June 2026. The on-market purchase, valued at $3,750, increases his direct ...
Helloworld Trims Earnings Guidance as Middle East Conflict Hits Bookings
Jun 5, 2026
Helloworld Travel has cut its full-year underlying EBITDA guidance to a range of $57 million to $62 million, from a prior forecast of $64 million to $72 million, after the Middle East conflict disrupted key air routes, slashed capacity on major Gu...
Glossary
BuyA stock rated as a "Buy" is expected to perform better than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock is likely to deliver higher returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
HoldA stock rated as a "Hold" is expected to perform in line with the overall market or a specific benchmark. This rating indicates that the stock is neither particularly compelling nor unfavorable for investment. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Disclaimer
This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.