The EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price is in focus today as the entertainment, ventures, and travel group posted FY26 results showing a 6.3% rise in normalised revenue to $1.31 billion and a 41.3% jump in normalised profit after tax to $54.3 million.
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What did EVT Ltd report?
- Normalised revenue of $1,314.9 million, up 6.3% year on year
- Normalised EBITDA of $174.4 million, up 8.4%
- Normalised profit after tax of $54.3 million, up 41.3%
- Reported net profit after tax of $50.7 million, up 51.9%
- Final fully franked dividend of 23 cents per share
What else do investors need to know?
EVT's hotels division delivered record results, with revenue up 5.1% and EBITDA up 1.0%, underpinned by strong RevPAR. Entertainment also rebounded, growing revenue by 7.7% and EBITDA by a notable 45.8% despite a smaller venue footprint.
The company has identified about $800 million in non-core property assets for divestment over the next three years, with the proceeds set to support further hotel growth and possible special dividends. An independent review of the group's structure, overseen by Rothschild & Co, is underway to maximise the value of hotel opportunities and return for shareholders.
What did EVT Ltd management say?
Commenting on the results, EVT's CEO, Jane Hastings, said:
Hotels are our primary future growth platform, and momentum continues across our two growth pillars, EVT Hotels & Resorts and Connect Hospitality. We have identified approximately $800 million of non-core property for divestment on a value-first basis to support hotel growth while the Board will also consider potential special dividends. Management has developed options for the future Group structure to support our hotel growth ambitions and long-term shareholder value, and Rothschild & Co has been engaged to independently assess those options under the oversight of an Independent Board Committee.
What's next for EVT Ltd?
Looking ahead, EVT expects further EBITDA growth for FY27, with the Hotels division expected to deliver another record year, supported by major redevelopment projects and strategic initiatives. Connect Hospitality and newly launched venues like QT Auckland are tipped to contribute around $13 million in additional EBITDA.
Short-term impacts from development works and weaker snow conditions may temporarily affect some divisions, but the company is focused on delivering value with its strong hotel pipeline and improved entertainment slate. Updates on the group structure review and any divestments will be provided as outcomes are achieved.
EVT Limited share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, the EVT Ltd share price has underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) with a modest 3.5% decline.
