Helloworld Travel Ltd (AU: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$232.43M
Enterprise ValueAU$214.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$127.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$48.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.4
Beta1.40
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$2.40Price Target Upside55.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$218.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageLow debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio imply financial flexibility and lower refinancing risk. Over the next 2-6 months this conservatism supports continued operations through demand cycles, funds strategic platform or franchise investments and preserves liquidity for execution.
Diversified Distribution Model (retail, Corporate, Wholesale)A multi-channel model (franchised retail, corporate travel, wholesale distribution) spreads revenue sources and reduces reliance on any single segment. Franchise and corporate contracts create recurring fee streams that can smooth revenue volatility and leverage scale in supplier negotiations.
Positive Net Profit Margin Despite Revenue PressureA positive net profit margin amid a revenue decline shows the business can still convert sales to earnings, indicating pricing power or favorable product mix. This profitability supports near-term cash generation potential and helps fund critical operations or selective reinvestment.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flows constrain the firm's ability to invest, pay suppliers or support franchisees without external funding. Over a 2-6 month horizon, persistent cash shortfalls can force cost cuts, delayed tech or marketing investment, or reliance on balance sheet buffers.
Revenue Decline And VolatilityA sharp revenue drop reduces scale, undermines commission income and bargaining power with airlines and hotels. Continued volatility weakens franchise fee income and supplier incentives, making revenue recovery and margin stability harder to achieve over the medium term.
Operational Inefficiencies (negative EBIT/EBITDA)Negative EBIT and EBITDA margins signal underlying cost or operating model issues that erode earnings before financing. These inefficiencies limit cash available for growth, reduce resilience to revenue shocks and may require restructuring or margin recovery plans to restore 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$232.43M.
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 100 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$0.06 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?
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Helloworld Travel Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.40 (55.97% Upside)
AU$2.40 (55.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HLO Sentiment 88%
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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$2.40
▲(55.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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