Emirates Group announced its financial results for the 2025-2026 financial year, reporting a new record performance across profit, revenue and cash balances, despite operational challenges and the conditions it faced during the final month of its financial year.
At the end of the financial year on March 31, 2026, the Group recorded a pre-tax profit of AED 24.4 billion, equivalent to USD 6.6 billion, marking a 7% increase compared with the previous financial year. Its pre-tax profit margin reached 16.2%, reflecting the strength of its financial performance and the efficiency of its operations.
Emirates Group also achieved record revenue of AED 150.5 billion, equivalent to USD 41 billion, up 3% from the previous financial year. This growth highlights continued demand for the Group’s services and its ability to maintain a steady upward trend in its results.
The Group also reported an unprecedented level of cash balances, reaching AED 59.6 billion, or USD 16.2 billion, an increase of 12% compared with the previous financial year. This strong liquidity underlines the Group’s solid financial position and its ability to support future plans.
In terms of operating performance, the Group’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation reached AED 41.1 billion, reflecting strong operational profitability and continued efficiency across its core business activities.
As for Emirates airline, the carrier further strengthened its position as the world’s most profitable airline after recording a pre-tax profit of AED 22.8 billion, equivalent to USD 6.2 billion, up 7% from the previous financial year. The airline’s pre-tax profit margin reached 17.4%.
Emirates airline also posted record revenue of AED 130.9 billion, or USD 35.7 billion, representing growth of 2%, supported by continued international travel demand and efficient operations across its global network.
These results confirm that Emirates Group continues to reinforce its standing in the global aviation and travel sector, supported by the strength of its operating model and financial resilience. The figures also reflect the Group’s ability to achieve stable growth while maintaining high levels of profitability and liquidity.
