Latest Middle East Conflict News

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.

Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has received a revised acquisition proposal from a BGH-led consortium offering NZ$3.10 per share. Meanwhile, THL has downgraded its FY26 profit guidance and raised its net debt forecast amid ongoing global travel uncertainties.

Advanced Innergy Holdings saw an 84% plunge in half-year profit despite a record £116 million order backlog, driven by project timing and IPO-related costs. The company confirmed full-year guidance and is poised for growth with key acquisitions in aquaculture and subsea manufacturing.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) reported a standout FY26, driven by its WebBeds B2B platform’s 20% TTV growth and 24% EBITDA increase, while redeeming $250 million convertible notes and releasing its inaugural climate-focused Sustainability Report.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZK) reversed prior losses with a $13.8 million net profit in 1HY26, upgrading its full-year earnings outlook and advancing key growth infrastructure.

Infratil posted an 11% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$989 million in FY26, fuelled by a record 555MW CDC data centre contract and a 170% EBITDAF jump at Longroad Energy. The company refined its portfolio with over NZ$600 million in divestments and secured a BBB+ credit rating, underpinning a strong FY27 outlook.

MaxiPARTS has seen activity levels dip due to the Middle East conflict but expects to maintain profit margins through cost controls and a resilient Förch Australia segment.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defies North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

BLIS Technologies posted a 16% revenue increase to $14.7 million in FY26, resolving a key intellectual property dispute and expanding strategic partnerships, including an extended Probi AB agreement that now covers pet nutrition.

Mastermyne Group is poised to hit the top end of its FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance, bolstered by robust second-half activity and new Anglo American agreements. Despite supply chain hiccups and a financial penalty under appeal, the underground mining services provider maintains a healthy order book and pipeline.