Overview
Virgin Australia Holdings combines passenger flying with cargo, charter and frequent flyer operations, giving investors exposure to several parts of the travel business. The company reported A$6.3 billion in revenue, 9.90% revenue growth and a 7.93% profit margin. Its reported price-to-earnings ratio is 4.46 and dividend yield is 2.67%, while the share price of A$2.81 sits within a 52-week range of A$2.09 to A$3.55. These figures frame a sizeable but cost-sensitive airline business.
Virgin Australia Holdings operates passenger airline services in Australia, including domestic and short-haul international routes, and also provides cargo and charter services. Its business spans Airlines and Velocity, its frequent flyer programme, serving corporate, government, leisure, regional and charter travellers. The company sits in the Industrials sector and Airlines industry. Reported revenue is A$6.3 billion, with growth of 9.90% and a profit margin of 7.93%, indicating a sizeable operation with profitability shaped by the economics of air travel.
Key facts
- Ticker
- VGN
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU0000400616
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$2.75
- Previous close
- A$2.76
- Day change
- -A$0.01 (-0.36%)
- Market cap
- 2.2B
- 52W low
- A$2.09
- 52W high
- A$3.55
Price and trend
Last price: A$2.75
- Price
- A$2.75
- 52W range
- A$2.09 – A$3.55
- 50-day SMA
- A$2.77
- 200-day SMA
- A$2.79
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -0.87%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -1.60%
Valuation
- P/E
- 4.37
- EPS
- 0.63
- Dividend yield
- 2.75%
Virgin Australia’s reported price-to-earnings ratio of 4.46 and market capitalisation of A$2.2 billion offer a valuation snapshot alongside revenue growth of 9.90% and a profit margin of 7.93%. A relatively low earnings multiple should be considered in the context of an airline business, where earnings can be sensitive to travel demand and operating costs. The reported dividend yield is 2.67%, but it can change with the share price and distributions. The stock’s 52-week range is A$2.09 to A$3.55; at A$2.81, it is near both its 50-day average of A$2.78 and 200-day average of A$2.80.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 9.90%
- Revenue TTM
- 6.3B
- Profit margin
- 7.93%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$2.75
- Target price
- A$3.61
- Target vs last price
- 31.24% from last price
The supplied reference target price is A$3.61, which is 28.44% above the last price of A$2.81. This is secondary context, not a dependable prediction: airline earnings and valuations can change with demand, competition and operating costs. The share price is close to both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, sitting 1.23% and 0.30% above them respectively.
Risks
Airlines are exposed to shifts in travel demand and competition, while fuel, labour and other operating costs can affect margins. Virgin Australia’s reported profit margin of 7.93% and revenue growth of 9.90% provide a snapshot, but do not remove the effects of the industry’s cyclical and cost-sensitive nature. The share price remains within its 52-week range, and its proximity to the 50-day and 200-day averages offers context rather than a reliable guide to future performance. The reported dividend yield may also vary with the share price and future distributions.
FAQ
What does Virgin Australia Holdings do?
Virgin Australia operates passenger airline services, including domestic and short-haul international flights, alongside cargo and charter services. Its business also includes the Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty programme.
How has the business been growing?
The supplied figures show revenue of A$6.3 billion and revenue growth of 9.90%. The reported profit margin is 7.93%, though airline profitability can be sensitive to changes in demand and operating costs.
What is the dividend profile?
The reported dividend yield is 2.67%, with a dividend per share of A$0.076. Yield can change as the share price or dividend changes, and the figures alone do not establish whether future payments will be maintained.
How does the share price compare with its recent range and moving averages?
At A$2.81, the share price is within its 52-week range of A$2.09 to A$3.55. It is 1.23% above its 50-day moving average and 0.30% above its 200-day moving average, placing it close to both reference levels.
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