Key points
- Qantas delivered strong FY26 results with highest customer satisfaction in a decade
- Underlying profit before tax was $2.064 billion
- Qantas announced a final shareholder distribution of $300 million
Full summary
Qantas Airways Limited has announced its FY26 results, highlighting a strong performance against the backdrop of record fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. The airline reported an underlying profit before tax of $2.064 billion, with operating cash flow of $3.9 billion. Qantas also achieved its highest customer satisfaction in a decade, with notable improvements in airline net promoter scores (NPS). The company continued its largest fleet renewal in history, delivering 29 aircraft in FY26, including 17 new aircraft. Qantas maintained a strong balance sheet with net debt at $6.2 billion, within the target range of $5.5 to $6.9 billion for FY26. The company also announced a final shareholder distribution of $300 million, bringing the total FY26 dividend to 39.6 cents per share.
Guidance
Underlying profit before tax $2.064 billion, FY26
Outlook
Qantas expects transformation to continue driving future profitability, with technology and automation playing key roles in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.