Vienna Airport's H1 profit rises 7% as Malta and Kosice traffic grows

Flughafen Wien AG

19/08/2026 06:41

Overview
Austrian airport operator's H1 revenue rose 0.9% as Malta, Kosice traffic growth offset lower Vienna traffic
Group net profit climbed 7.0%, helped by growth in Malta and Kosice, cost discipline and special effects
Company slightly raised 2026 outlook, expecting group revenue of about €1.08 bln

Outlook
Vienna Airport raises 2026 revenue guidance to about €1,080 mln
Company now sees 2026 group passenger volume at approx. 42.5 mln, Vienna Airport at 30.5 mln
Company expects 2026 group net profit of about €220 mln before non-controlling interests

Result Drivers
COST DISCIPLINE - Co said earnings improvement was driven by rigorous cost-savings programme and special effects
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH - Strong passenger growth in Malta and Kosice offset decline in Vienna, per management
VIENNA PASSENGER DECLINE - Lower passenger volumes at Vienna Airport due to reduced low-cost carrier capacity and Middle East conflict

Company press release: ID:nEQbDywLda

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
EUR 529.30 mln
 
H1 EBIT
 
EUR 159.40 mln
 
H1 EBITDA
 
EUR 227.10 mln
 

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