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Virgin Australia posts 13.4% FY26 underlying EBIT growth, guides stable H1FY27 profit

Virgin Australia reported AUD753 million ($541.8 million) in underlying EBIT for the year ended June 30, 2026, up 13.4% year on year, while underlying NPAT rose 21.9% to AUD404 million. The airline expects H1FY27 underlying EBIT to remain broadly in line with the prior-year period amid strong demand and bookings.

Discovered 2026-08-27T16:35:25.046390-07:00 | 2026-08-27T16:35:25.046390-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The results show continued earnings momentum, with underlying EBIT reaching AUD753 million and underlying NPAT increasing 21.9% to AUD404 million.
Virgin Australia attributed performance to strong demand, disciplined capacity management and its Transformation Programme; fuel hedging also supported profitability without signaling lower fares.
H1FY27 EBIT guidance is broadly flat year on year, making forward fuel costs, bookings and sustained travel demand the key near-term performance indicators.

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