Emirates Group Posts Record AED 24.4 Billion Profit for 2025-26

Emirates Group has announced record financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, reporting a profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion), marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year.

The group also recorded its highest-ever revenue at AED 150.5 billion (US$ 41 billion), while cash assets rose 12% to AED 59.6 billion (US$ 16.2 billion). The results were achieved despite disruptions to regional air traffic during the final month of the financial year.

Emirates retained its position as the world’s most profitable airline, posting a record profit before tax of AED 22.8 billion (US$ 6.2 billion) and revenue of AED 130.9 billion (US$ 35.7 billion).

The airline carried 53.2 million passengers during the year and expanded its global network to 152 cities across 80 countries. Emirates also added four new destinations — Da Nang, Hangzhou, Siem Reap, and Shenzhen — while continuing to increase frequencies on existing routes.

The carrier expanded its fleet with the delivery of 15 Airbus A350 aircraft and continued its multi-billion-dollar retrofit programme aimed at upgrading onboard products, including Premium Economy cabins and new inflight entertainment systems.

dnata, the Group’s aviation and travel services division, also posted strong growth with record revenue of AED 23.6 billion (US$ 6.4 billion) and profit before tax of AED 1.6 billion (US$ 437 million).

His Highness Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the results reflected the resilience of the Emirates Group despite operational challenges caused by military activity in the Gulf region earlier this year.

He noted that Emirates and dnata responded quickly to disruptions by supporting affected passengers, protecting operations, and gradually restoring services at Dubai International Airport.

The Group invested AED 17.9 billion (US$ 4.9 billion) during the year in aircraft, facilities, technology, and infrastructure to support future growth plans. Its workforce also increased by 8% to more than 130,000 employees globally.

Looking ahead, Sheikh Ahmed said the Group remains financially strong despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, adding that Emirates has secured fuel supplies and maintained strong cash reserves to support future expansion.

The Group also continued sustainability and community initiatives during the year, including investments in sustainable aviation fuel research, waste reduction projects, and programmes supporting children, youth, and disadvantaged communities around the world.