Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd Sets FY26 Profit Target Amid Strong Start to Year

Highlights:

• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) targets an underlying profit before tax of AU$305 million to A$340 million for FY26, marking a 5.5% to 17.6% increase on FY25 levels (at the time of writing).
• Management expects second-half earnings to drive growth, supported by a solid start to FY26 and improved trading momentum in both corporate and leisure divisions.
• The company remains optimistic about sustained travel demand, particularly in corporate travel, while keeping a cautious eye on leisure market fluctuations.

Ambitious Guidance for FY26

The travel specialist Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) is aiming for an underlying profit before tax of AU$305 million to AU$340 million at the time of writing, representing a growth range of roughly 5.5 per cent to 17.6 per cent over the prior year. The company’s guidance comes as its first-quarter trading shows encouraging momentum across both corporate and leisure segments.

Positive Early Trading Drives Confidence

In commentary accompanying the guidance, management noted that key metrics such as total transaction value (TTV) in the corporate business rose by about 7 per cent in the first quarter, while bookings from Australia to the U.S. increased for the first time since the March quarter. The company also affirmed its expectation that the first half of FY26 will be broadly in line with the prior year’s underlying profit before tax of approximately AU$119.7 million.

Outlook and Market Implications

Flight Centre’s elevation of its full-year target signals a belief that ongoing demand, especially in the corporate travel space, remains robust despite broader macro and sectoral headwinds. The strong start to FY26 lends credibility to the guidance, though the market will continue to watch how momentum holds through the heavier second-half period. The rise of bookings from Australia to the U.S., and productivity gains in its global office network, underpin the optimism. However, management also noted that parts of the leisure segment face more volatility compared with the prior year. In summary, Flight Centre Travel Group has laid out a clear growth pathway for FY26, backed by early signs of improved activity and strategic strength in corporate travel.

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