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Virgin Australia shares jumped 8.3% on Tuesday following its A$685 million ($439 million) initial public offering, signaling renewed investor confidence in Australia’s IPO market. The airline priced 236.2 million shares at A$2.90 each, giving it a fully diluted valuation of A$2.32 billion. The stock opened at A$3.14, outperforming the broader S&P/ASX200 index, which rose 1.2%.
Despite ongoing operational disruptions—including diverted flights to India and Oman due to temporary Qatari airspace closures—investor appetite remained strong. The IPO drew significant institutional interest, with orders exceeding the offer size during the bookbuilding phase. Virgin’s shares were also priced at nearly a 30% discount to rival Qantas Airways, boosting appeal.
Virgin, Australia’s second-largest airline by market share, was delisted in 2020 after Bain Capital acquired it from administration for A$3.5 billion, including liabilities. Post-IPO, Bain’s stake will shrink from 70% to 39.4%, while Qatar Airways retains 23%, according to the prospectus.
Virgin holds a 34.4% share of the domestic market, compared to Qantas’ 37.5%, as per the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Analysts view the IPO pricing and Virgin’s renewed domestic strategy as favorable for long-term growth, especially amid rising demand for premium seats.
Fuel costs are well-managed, with Virgin hedging 98% of its 2026 H1 fuel needs at a $70 Brent cap and 86% for H2, shielding it from recent oil price volatility. Qantas also saw its shares rise 4% following a global oil price drop.
CEO Dave Emerson highlighted Virgin’s transformation under Bain, calling it a “simpler, more focused” airline. The carrier has also resumed international flights to Doha through a lease deal with Qatar Airways, further strengthening its global footprint.
