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$221.79M
Enterprise ValueAU$212.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$127.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$48.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.6
Beta1.39
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$2.22Price Target Upside44.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$198.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Distribution ModelHelloworld's multi-channel model (franchised retail, corporate, wholesale) creates diversified revenue streams and distribution scale. This structural mix spreads demand risk across leisure and corporate segments, supports recurring agency fees and supplier relationships that persist over months to years.
Conservative Capital StructureLow leverage and a stable equity ratio give the company financial flexibility to withstand travel industry cyclicality, fund working capital needs, or invest in distribution platforms without immediate refinancing pressure, enhancing resilience over the medium term.
Positive Net Profit MarginMaintaining a positive net margin despite operational strains indicates the business can deliver bottom-line earnings, possibly via non-operational items or efficient tax/financing management. This provides a foundation to prioritise operational improvements and preserve shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And VolatilityA sharp and volatile revenue base undermines commission and fee income that underpin the business model. Persistent revenue weakness reduces bargaining power with suppliers, limits scale benefits across the agency network, and makes medium-term margin recovery harder.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flows constrain the company's ability to self-fund working capital, platform investments, or franchise support. Over 2-6 months this raises dependence on external financing or asset sales, increasing execution risk and limiting strategic optionality.
Operational InefficienciesPersistent negative operating margins point to structural cost or productivity issues in distribution, corporate travel or wholesale operations. Without durable cost control or revenue mix improvement, these inefficiencies threaten sustainable profitability and cash generation over the medium term.
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$221.79M.
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 83 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$0.05 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Helloworld Travel Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.22 (44.16% Upside)
AU$2.22 (44.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HLO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Helloworld Travel Ltd
Helloworld Travel Limited, established in Melbourne, Australia, in 2000, functions as a prominent travel distribution enterprise with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, and international markets. The company delivers a broad spectrum of international and domestic travel products and services. It manages a franchised network of travel agents and operates several retail travel brands, notably Helloworld Travel – the Travel Professionals. Its retail presence extends through a network of outlets including Helloworld Travel Associate, Helloworld Business Travel, Magellan Travel, Mobile Travel Agent, My Travel Group, and The Travel Brokers. Helloworld also distributes various travel products and services through specific brands like Viva Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Territory Discoveries, Asia Escape Holidays, Skiddoo, GO Holidays, Ready Rooms, Seven Oceans Cruises, and Williments Travel, in addition to managing needitnow.com.au. The company provides specialized inbound travel management via brands such as AOT Inbound, AOT NZ, ATS Pacific, and Experience Tours Australia. It handles international airfare distribution and ticketing under the Air Tickets brand and offers travel consultant services through its SmartTickets technology platform. Moreover, Helloworld Travel provides access to a comprehensive database of ocean and river cruise products, encompassing itineraries, various cruise lines and vessels, port information, and bespoke cruise packaging. The company was previously known as Helloworld Limited before rebranding to Helloworld Travel Limited in April 2017.
HLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.22
▲(44.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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