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Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for QAN
Current share price for QAN : $10.240 -0.41 (-3.85%)+
Announcement
Release
26 Feb 2026 8:29AM
Price at Release
$10.650
Full Release
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Summary
Qantas Airways Limited reported significant financial growth and strategic advancements in its HY26 results. The company recorded an underlying profit before tax of $1,456 million and a statutory profit after tax of $925 million, reflecting strong performance across its integrated portfolio. The Qantas Group experienced robust operating cash flow of $1.8 billion and announced shareholder distributions up to $450 million, including fully franked dividends and a share buy-back. The introduction of new aircraft and fleet flexibility, particularly the A321XLR and A220 models, is poised to support future growth and improve operational efficiency. The company also highlighted its ongoing commitment to sustainability, forecasting significant carbon cost savings and reinvestment in the fleet. Qantas Loyalty saw a 19% revenue increase, driven by program enhancements and expanded member engagement. These results underscore the firm's strategic focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and sustainable shareholder returns.
Key Points
  • Underlying profit before tax of $1,456 million.
  • Statutory profit after tax of $925 million.
  • Operating cash flow of $1.8 billion.
  • Shareholder distributions up to $450 million.
  • Introduction of A321XLR and A220 models.
  • 19% revenue increase in Qantas Loyalty.
  • Strategic focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.