WebBeds Upgrades Guidance as Interim Period Nears End
WebBeds Group (ASX:WEB) is ending its September interim period with upgraded guidance and an on-market capital management program in place. The company's shares have recovered from earlier lows after the upgrades, but remain below their peak.
The travel wholesaler has experienced faster revenue growth, a wider margin on total transaction value, and higher group earnings than initially forecasted. Its operating leverage is improving, with earnings growth expected to outpace revenue growth in the euro reporting currency.
WebBeds' Americas segment continues to deliver strong transaction growth, while Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific have shown improvement quarter-over-quarter. The company's cash conversion is on track to exceed earnings.
The company has undergone a transformation since its demerger from Webjet, with a new corporate name that better reflects its business-to-business accommodation wholesaler model.