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Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan in Shift to Japanese-Led Ownership

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  • Qantas and Japan Airlines plan to shift Jetstar Japan to a Japanese capital-led ownership structure.
  • Qantas will divest its 33.32% stake in Jetstar Japan to refocus investment on core Australian operations.
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Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan in Shift to Japanese-Led Ownership

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An announcement from Qantas Airways Limited ( (AU:QAN) ) is now available.

Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to transition low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan to a new Japanese capital-led ownership structure, under which Qantas plans to divest its 33.32% minority stake. Pending final agreement and regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to be agreed in July 2026 and completed by June 2027, positioning Jetstar Japan for its next growth phase in its home market while enabling the Qantas Group to concentrate capital investment on its core Qantas and Jetstar operations in Australia, with no changes to current shareholding or governance until completion and no impact on existing Australia–Japan services or codeshare arrangements with JAL.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QAN) stock is a Hold with a A$12.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Qantas Airways Limited stock, see the AU:QAN Stock Forecast page.

More about Qantas Airways Limited

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s flagship airline group, operating full-service Qantas-branded flights and low-cost carrier services under the Jetstar brand across domestic and international markets. The group focuses on passenger and freight transport, leveraging strategic partnerships and codeshare agreements, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, to strengthen its network and market reach.

Average Trading Volume: 4,893,786

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$15.14B

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