The Emirates Group has reported its highest-ever profit, revenue and cash reserves for the fiscal year 2025-26 ending March 31, despite a challenging final month of the reporting period.
The Group -- comprising Emirates airline, dnata and other subsidiaries -- posted a profit before tax of $6.6 billion, marking a 7% increase year-on-year. Revenue rose 3% to a record $41 billion, while cash assets climbed 12% to an all-time high of $16.2 billion, says a press release.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at $11.2 billion, reflecting strong operational profitability.
During the year, the Group invested $4.9 billion in new aircraft, facilities, equipment and advanced technologies to support future growth.
The Emirates Group also declared a dividend of $1 billion to its owner, the Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Emirates airline, the third most valuable brand retained its position as the world's most profitable airline, posting a record pre-tax profit of US$ 6.2 billion, up 7% from last year. Airline revenue climbed 2% to US$ 35.7 billion, while cash assets reached US$ 15 billion.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group, said: "These outstanding results, despite significant challenges in the last month of our financial year, reaffirm the strength and resilience of the Emirates Group's business model, which is rooted in safety, excellence, innovation, people and partnerships."
"Our fundamentals are strong. The Emirates Group's proven business model is unchanged. Dubai's place at the nexus of global commerce, trade and travel flows is unchanged. Our ambition to be the best in the world, and to be of service to the world, is unchanged."
