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Lion Travel Posts Strong Nine-Month Earnings Despite Cost Headwinds
Consumer Services · Other Consumer Services · economic_daily · 2026-11-06
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Lion Travel reported an EPS of NT$10.34 for the first three quarters, driven by robust outbound travel demand despite rising fuel and currency pressures.
What Happened
Financial Results: Lion Travel reported a third-quarter net profit of NT$286 million with an EPS of NT$3.06, bringing the cumulative nine-month EPS to NT$10.34. While year-over-year profits saw a decline, the company maintained solid operational performance.
Revenue Growth: October revenue reached a record high of NT$2.989 billion for the period, with cumulative ten-month revenue growing 9.24% year-over-year. Strong demand for short-haul travel in Northeast and Southeast Asia continues to drive top-line growth.
Operational Challenges: The company faced margin pressure in the third quarter due to high international oil prices increasing transportation costs and unfavorable currency fluctuations. Management is actively optimizing cost structures through dynamic pricing and high-value product offerings.
Future Outlook: The company remains optimistic for the fourth quarter, citing strong demand for autumn foliage and winter ski travel. Looking ahead to the 2027 Lunar New Year, early bookings for short-haul travel have already surged significantly compared to last year.