What was the main takeaway from the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) FY26 trading update?

Viva Leisure upgraded its full-year statutory and underlying Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) guidance while reaffirming its existing revenue and EBITDA targets.

How much did Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) increase its FY26 profit guidance?

Statutory NPAT guidance was upgraded to over $12 million, up from the previous forecast of more than $11.5 million, representing over 130 per cent growth compared to FY25's $5.2 million. Underlying NPAT guidance was also lifted to more than $17 million, up from the prior target of over $16 million.

What is driving the profit upgrades for Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA)?

Management attributed the upgraded profit guidance to strong margin discipline and operating leverage within its recently optimised corporate network.

What are the confirmed FY26 revenue and EBITDA targets for Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA)?

Viva Leisure reaffirmed its revenue guidance at over $237 million, which is a 12.2 per cent increase on the $211.3 million achieved in FY25. Statutory EBITDA and underlying EBITDA guidance remain unchanged at more than $111 million and $53 million, respectively.

How fast is Viva Leisure's (ASX:VVA) membership network growing?

Total network membership has expanded by approximately 9.5 per cent compared to the end of FY25. The company's total member base now sits at roughly 680,000, up from the 620,902 members recorded at the close of the previous financial year.

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Viva Leisure upgrades FY26 profit guidance amid growth

Written by Liezl GambePublished May 26, 2026, 12:42 AM

Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) has released its FY26 trading update, upgrading both its statutory and underlying net profit after tax guidance while reaffirming its previously communicated revenue and EBITDA targets.

The fitness and leisure provider now expects FY26 statutory NPAT to exceed $12 million, representing a substantial growth rate of over 130% compared to the $5.2 million recorded in FY25.

This marks an upward revision from the company's prior guidance of more than $11.5 million.

Underlying NPAT guidance has been lifted to over $17 million, up from the previously forecast $16 million.

Management attributed the profit upgrades to strong margin discipline, operating leverage within the newly optimised corporate network, and an accelerating performance from the higher-margin Technology, Payments, Licensing & Retail division, which is currently tracking at approximately 30% growth year-on-year.

Viva Leisure reaffirmed its broader full-year targets, with revenue projected to surpass $237 million, marking a 12.2% increase on FY25’s $211.3 million.

Statutory EBITDA and underlying EBITDA guidance have also been held steady at over $111 million and $53 million, respectively.

The company reported that total network membership has expanded by roughly 9.5% to approximately 680,000 members.

Net leverage sits comfortably at 1.90x, well within the 2.50x covenant, as the group’s on-market share buyback programme continues.