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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$1.34 - AU$2.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume166.13K
Average Volume (3M)197.94K
Market Cap
AU$238.97M
Enterprise ValueAU$214.99
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$127.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$48.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.9
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.54%
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-1.51
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$2.24Price Target Upside45.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$205.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue StreamsHelloworld's multi-stream revenue model (commissions, service fees, franchise fees, wholesale margins) supports durable cash inflows even if one channel softens. Recurring franchise/support fees and wholesale margins help stabilize revenues and margins over months, reducing single-source dependence.
Large Retail & Agent NetworkThe franchisor/aggregator model and established Helloworld brand create network effects: scale for supplier negotiations, shared marketing and booking tools, and distribution breadth across Australia/NZ. This structural market position supports durable customer reach and supplier leverage.
Conservative LeverageLow debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio give the company financial flexibility to invest in systems or support agencies and to withstand travel demand cycles. Conservative leverage reduces refinancing risk and preserves strategic optionality over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & VolatilityA marked revenue drop and volatility undermine scale benefits like commission tiers and override incentives, compressing long-term profitability. Persistent top-line weakness can erode franchise and supplier economics, making recovery and margin normalization harder over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flows signal ongoing cash burn that limits reinvestment in technology, marketing, or agent support. Liquidity strain forces reliance on external financing or cost cutting, constraining strategic initiatives and increasing vulnerability to demand shocks.
Operational Inefficiencies & Weak MarginsNegative EBIT/EBITDA margins and falling ROE indicate cost structure or scale problems that reduce earnings quality. Even with some net profit metrics positive, underlying operating losses point to fragile margin sustainability until costs are realigned or volumes recover.
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$1.34 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$238.97M.
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 41 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 7.54%. See more information on Helloworld Travel Ltd dividends here
What is Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Helloworld Travel Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.24 (45.13% Upside)
AU$2.24 (45.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HLO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$3.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.54%
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 retail distribution networks of travel agents and coaches. It also operates retail travel brands, including Helloworld Travel–the Travel Professionals, Helloworld Business Travel, Magellan Travel, Express Travel Group, Alatus, Independent Travel Group, Select Travel Group, First Travel Group, Mobile Travel Agents, My Travel Group, The Travel Brokers, and iTalktravel and Cruise; and distributes travel products and solutions under the Viva Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Territory Discoveries, Asia Escape Holidays, Ready Rooms, Ultimate Journeys, and GO Holidays names. In addition, the company provides Inbound and destination management services; air consolidation services under the AirTickets, Express Tickets, and SmartTickets brands; technological ticketing solutions to travel agents and networks; and transport operation and ground handling services. 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 headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
HLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.24
▲(45.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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