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Qantas Posts Record Profit, Shares Jump After Strong Earnings Report
Qantas Posts Record Profit, Shares Jump After Strong Earnings Report
28 tháng 8 2025
Qantas shares soared to a record high on Thursday after the Australian flag carrier reported full-year earnings that beat market expectations, supported by resilient demand across its domestic and international routes.
Shares Hit Record on Robust Financial Results
In early trading, Qantas stock surged as much as 13.59%, before trimming gains to trade around 9% higher at 12:33 p.m. local time. This marks one of the airline’s strongest market performances in years.
The company reported a 15% increase in underlying profit before tax to A$2.39 billion ($1.6 billion), surpassing the Visible Alpha consensus of A$2.38 billion. Revenue climbed 8.6% to A$23.82 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30.
Biggest Dividend Payout in 17 Years
Qantas announced a final dividend of 16.5 Australian cents per share and a special payout of 9.9 cents, bringing total dividends for the year to 33 cents per share — the airline’s highest annual payout in nearly two decades.
CEO Vanessa Hudson highlighted a “standout year” for Jetstar, the group’s low-cost subsidiary, driven by fleet renewal that significantly boosted earnings. This comes despite the closure of Jetstar Asia on July 31 due to rising costs and intense competition in the region.
“The closure of Jetstar Asia supports the Qantas Group’s strategy of recycling capital to improve long-term returns, support fleet renewal and strengthen core markets,” Qantas said in a statement.
Jetstar reported a 55% jump in annual profit, flying a record 16 million domestic passengers over the year.
Outlook and Expansion Plans
Despite strong results, Hudson noted that some costs have risen faster than inflation, which offset some of the benefits from cheaper fuel.
Looking ahead, Qantas has placed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, including 16 equipped with lie-flat business class seats, signaling a push into premium narrow-body capacity.
However, these results come shortly after Qantas was hit with a record A$90 million penalty for unlawfully sacking 1,800 ground staff during the pandemic.
Investor Takeaways
Stronger-than-expected results and generous dividends: Qantas maintains solid financial performance supported by robust travel demand.
Legal and cost risks remain: Rising operating costs and a hefty penalty could weigh on margins in the near term.
Long-term growth strategy: Fleet upgrades and premium service investments position Qantas for sustained competitiveness.
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