Viva Leisure Limited (ASX: VVA) has reported a significant uplift in its financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2026, alongside declaring its inaugural dividend. The company, which operates and franchises health and fitness clubs including the World Gym Australia master franchise, posted a substantial increase in both revenue and net profit. This marks a notable milestone for the ASX-listed leisure firm.
For the full financial year 2026, Viva Leisure announced that revenue and other income climbed by 12.2 per cent, reaching $237.1 million. Net profit after tax attributable to members saw an impressive surge of 144.5 per cent, totalling $12.8 million. Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the period stood at 13.13 cents. Reflecting this strong outcome, the Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.0 cents per share for FY2026. This dividend is payable on 20 October 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 28 September 2026 and a record date of 29 September 2026. A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is in operation and will be applied to this dividend.
The company’s Appendix 4E preliminary final report indicated that net tangible assets per ordinary security were (2.85) cents as of 30 June 2026. During the reporting period, Viva Leisure gained control over Meridium Global Pty Ltd, Meridium Global Operations Pty Ltd, and Uni.Fit Operations Pty Ltd, which were consolidated as wholly-owned entities from 29 June 2026. The aggregate share of associates’ profit after tax, which includes interests in Boutique Fitness Studios Pty Ltd and Pro Arc International Pty Ltd, amounted to $1,031,563. The report is based on audited financial statements, confirming the accuracy of the disclosed figures.
