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Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) Share Price & Analysis

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QAN Stock Chart & Stats

A$9.94-A$0.02(-0.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+11
AU$8.5AU$9AU$9.5AU$10Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
AUD 9.84 - AUD 10.00
52-Week Range
AUD 8.04 - AUD 11.09
Previous Close
AUD 9.96
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
6.71M
Market Cap
AUD 14.88B
Enterprise Value
AUD 23.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
AUD 3.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
AUD 10.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.7
Beta
1.33
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.49
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.98%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

Qantas has continued rebuilding and expanding its revenue base after the downturn, showing sustained demand across its domestic, regional and international operations. Positive profitability alongside growth supports ongoing fleet investment and indicates that the business retains meaningful earnings power.

Loyalty Program Growth

The loyalty program provides a diversified earnings stream alongside ticket sales and benefits from member engagement and partner demand. Double-digit EBIT growth and higher points activity indicate resilience, supporting recurring cash generation and strengthening customer retention over time.

Liquidity And Operating Cash Flow

Strong operating cash generation and substantial liquidity give Qantas capacity to fund fleet renewal, manage cyclical airline conditions and meet near-term obligations. This financial buffer supports strategic investment while reducing dependence on external funding during periods of weaker demand.

Bears Say

High Leverage

The aggressive capital structure leaves Qantas more exposed to earnings volatility than a less leveraged airline, particularly because aviation demand and costs can be cyclical. High debt relative to equity may constrain financial flexibility and compete with fleet investment for future cash resources.

Margin Compression

The decline in profitability margins shows that revenue growth is not translating fully into earnings, reflecting cost pressure or less favorable pricing and mix. Persistent compression would reduce the cash available for debt reduction, dividends and the investment required to improve the fleet.

Negative Free Cash Flow

A return to negative free cash flow reduces financial flexibility at a time when Qantas is committing substantial capital to fleet renewal and expects FY27 capital expenditure of A$4.3–4.6B. Continued weak conversion could increase reliance on debt and limit discretionary capital allocation.

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QAN FAQ

What was Qantas Airways Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Qantas Airways Limited lowest share price was AU$8.04 and its highest was AU$11.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Qantas Airways Limited’s market cap?
Qantas Airways Limited’s market cap is AU$14.88B.
When is Qantas Airways Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qantas Airways Limited’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 25, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 104 days.
How were Qantas Airways Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Qantas Airways Limited released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported AU$0.281 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.247 by AU$0.034.
Is Qantas Airways Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Qantas Airways Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Qantas Airways Limited pay dividends?
Qantas Airways Limited pays a dividend of AU$0.198 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.98%. See more information on Qantas Airways Limited dividends here
What is Qantas Airways Limited’s EPS estimate?
Qantas Airways Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Qantas Airways Limited have?
Qantas Airways Limited has 1,513,199,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Qantas Airways Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Qantas Airways Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.281 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.247. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.78%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Qantas Airways Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:QAN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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