WJL delivers dividend and resilient 1H26 results
| Stock | Webjet Group Limited (WJL.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 19 Nov 2025, 8:17 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
WJL delivers dividend and resilient 1H26 results
- Webjet Group Revenue of $67.9 million down 1%, Underlying EBITDA of $14.4 million down 9%, and Underlying NPAT of $7.8 million up 16%
- Inaugural FY26 interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share fully franked, 100% payout of Underlying NPAT
- Delivering on FY30 Strategic Plan across 4 pillars: international flights, hotels and packages, business travel, and OTA brand and loyalty
Webjet Group Limited (ASX:WJL) has released its Financial Report for the six months ended 30 September 2025 (1H26), delivering resilient results in a tough market. Compared to 1H25, bookings were down 8%, TTV down 3%, and Revenue down marginally at 1%. However, Underlying NPAT grew 16% and Statutory NPAT grew 51% on 1H25. The company maintained strong cost discipline, with cost savings in Cars & Motorhomes, and commenced its investment programme related to the FY30 Strategic Plan. Webjet OTA's results reflected a leisure travel market impacted by cost-of-living pressures and elevated airfares, with domestic bookings down 10% and international bookings up 4%. The Cars and Motorhomes business achieved significant EBITDA growth following successful delivery of planned streamlining and automation. Webjet Group has a strong balance sheet with $111.9 million of net cash and has declared an inaugural FY26 interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share fully franked, representing a 100% payout of Underlying NPAT. The company is delivering at pace on its FY30 Strategic Plan across four pillars: international flight expansion, hotels and packages enhancement, scaling a new Business Travel offering, and delivering a refreshed OTA brand and loyalty opportunity.
Webjet Group expects Underlying EBITDA for FY26 to be in the range of $30 million -$32 million, a 9%- 14% decrease on FY25.
Webjet Group's focus on delivering sustainable long-term growth remains unchanged, with the FY30 Strategic Plan providing the right framework to maximise shareholder value. The company has the right capabilities to deliver on this plan and is confident in its ability to continue to progress the next stage of growth and evolution to deliver enhanced shareholder value over the medium term.