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Viva Leisure Limited (ASX:VVA)

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Current share price for VVA : $1.510 0.095 (6.71%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Aug 2026 8:10AM
Price at Release
$1.415
Full Release
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Summary
Viva Leisure Limited delivered record financial results for FY2026, with revenue reaching $237.1 million, a 12.2% increase over the previous year. The company exceeded its guidance on all metrics, achieving an adjusted EBITDA of $112.3 million and an underlying net profit after tax of $18.9 million, a 46.4% increase from the previous year. Statutory earnings per share stood at 13.13 cents, and the company declared its maiden dividend of 3.0 cents per share, fully franked. The fiscal year focused on optimizing the existing network, slowing new club rollouts, and improving cost efficiency, which allowed Viva Leisure to grow revenue at a faster pace than costs. The membership base expanded to 694,243 across 534 locations, with corporate membership seeing a substantial increase. The Payments and Technology segment reported notable revenue growth of 39.8%. Viva Leisure also introduced Meridium Global to handle its technology and payment operations as a standalone entity and deployed its Viva 360 platform to enhance member intelligence and retention strategies.
Key Points
  • Record revenue of $237.1 million, up 12.2% from the previous year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $112.3 million, with underlying NPAT at $18.9 million, marking a 46.4% growth.
  • Statutory earnings per share rose to 13.13 cents, while underlying earnings per share were 19.43 cents.
  • Viva Leisure declared its first dividend of 3.0 cents per share, fully franked.
  • Corporate membership increased significantly, with a total of 694,243 members across 534 locations.
  • The Payments and Technology segment reported a 39.8% revenue growth.
  • FY2026 marked a year of network optimization and cost control, growing revenue faster than costs.
  • Viva Leisure's strategic focus included reduced leverage and reinvestment in growth.
  • Meridium Global was established as a standalone business to handle Viva's technology and payment assets.
  • Viva 360 platform was deployed for member intelligence, improving retention and operational efficiency.
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