Australia’s flagship carrier, Qantas, has completed a pivotal year of transformation, recording exceptional financial results while accelerating one of the aviation industry’s most ambitious fleet modernization programs.
With A$23.8 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025 and a statutory profit after tax of A$1.61 billion, Qantas stands at the intersection of strategic expansion as it charts its course toward 2026.
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Financial Performance: Delivering Shareholder Value
The airline’s FY25 financial results demonstrate remarkable momentum across all business segments. Revenue climbed 8.6 percent to approximately A$23.8 billion compared to the previous year, while underlying profit before tax reached A$2.39 billion, representing a 15 percent year-over-year increase.
The statutory profit after tax surged 28 percent to A$1.61 billion, reflecting disciplined cost management and strong travel demand.
FY25 KEY FINANCIAL METRICS (Year Ending June 30, 2025)
Revenue: A$23.8 billion (+8.6%)
Underlying Profit Before Tax: A$2.39 billion (+15%)
Statutory Profit After Tax: A$1.61 billion (+28%)
Underlying EPS: A$1.10
Operating Cash Flow: A$3.2 billion
Net Debt: A$5.0 billion
CEO Vanessa Hudson emphasized that the strong financial performance enabled significant investment in new aircraft and customer initiatives. The Group declared dividends totaling A$800 million for the full year, comprising a fully franked base dividend of 16.5 cents per share and a special dividend of 9.9 cents per share, payable in October 2025.
Business Segment | Underlying EBIT FY25 | Change vs FY24 |
|---|---|---|
Group Domestic | A$1.52 billion | +12% |
Group International & Freight | A$903 million | +20% |
Qantas Loyalty | A$556 million | +9% |
Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction
Qantas achieved its best domestic on-time performance since 2019, with 82 percent of flights departing on time in the second half of FY25. Jetstar improved on-time performance by 3 percentage points, reaching 76 percent, while maintaining a cancellation rate below 2 percent.
These operational gains translated into measurable customer satisfaction improvements, with Qantas’ Net Promoter Score increasing 10 percentage points and Jetstar improving 6 percentage points.
The airline’s commitment to service quality earned recognition at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards as Best Airline in Australia/Pacific.
The carrier invested substantially in customer-focused infrastructure during FY25, opening new lounges in Adelaide and Broome while commencing significant upgrades to facilities in Sydney International, Los Angeles, and Auckland.
Qantas activated fast and free international Wi-Fi on South East Asia and trans-Tasman routes, with additional markets scheduled for connection throughout 2026.