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Chart of the Week: Virgin pre-IPO analysis
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Chart of the Week: Virgin pre-IPO analysis
Why is finding success as an airline so difficult?
Shani Jayamanne | 18 June 2025
Big ASX IPO sees Bain cash in on Virgin at opportune time
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Big ASX IPO sees Bain cash in on Virgin at opportune time
We think Virgin’s offer price reflects benign industry conditions that are unlikely to remain so good forever.
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 17 June 2025
Qantas earns fair value upgrade
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Qantas earns fair value upgrade
The changes come after the carrier winds up the Jetstar Asia division.
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 11 June 2025
Can Qantas maintain inflated profitability amidst competitive pressure?
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Can Qantas maintain inflated profitability amidst competitive pressure?
With acceleration of air travel leading to record profitability, we think the market is extrapolating current conditions over the long-term.  
Simonelle Mody | 30 October 2024
Qantas’ costs are rising
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Qantas’ costs are rising
Here’s what it means for the carrier. 
Shani Jayamanne | 02 January 2024
Company highlights and lowlights from reporting season: Retail, Airlines, Gambling
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Company highlights and lowlights from reporting season: Retail, Airlines, Gambling
Morningstar analysts assess winners and losers from sectors including retail, airlines and gambling.
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 15 September 2023
Rising cost of living may dampen the revenge travel boom
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Rising cost of living may dampen the revenge travel boom
The revenge travel and tourism boom has so far been winning out over rising cost-of-living pressures, but how much longer will it last and what does...
Megan Neil | 17 May 2023
New Qantas CEO to face high costs and competition
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New Qantas CEO to face high costs and competition
Qantas chief financial officer Vanessa Hudson will face several challenges when she takes over from longtime CEO Alan Joyce in November.
Joshua Peach | 02 May 2023
Analyst insights: Airlines celebrate Easter surge, but is the party nearly over?
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Analyst insights: Airlines celebrate Easter surge, but is the party nearly over?
Getting on a plane over the Easter break? Prepare for a full flight. But Morningstar's Angus Hewitt says competition among the airlines is also set...
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 05 April 2023
4 airline stocks with long runways ahead
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4 airline stocks with long runways ahead
These companies are poised for a revenue bump as travel rebounds.
Vikram Barhat | 28 March 2022