Emirates Group has announced its best financial results ever for the 2025-26 financial year. The Dubai-based aviation group said it earned a record AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion) in profit before tax. This is 7% higher than last year.
The company also posted record revenue of AED 150.5 billion (US$ 41.0 billion). On top of that, its cash assets reached AED 59.6 billion (US$ 16.2 billion), the highest in its history.
These numbers show that Emirates Group had a very strong year, even though it faced serious problems near the end of the reporting period.
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Key Figures Stand Out
The latest report shows just how large the business has become. Here are the biggest highlights:
- Profit before tax: AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion)
- Revenue: AED 150.5 billion (US$ 41.0 billion)
- Cash assets: AED 59.6 billion (US$ 16.2 billion)
- EBITDA: AED 41.1 billion (US$ 11.2 billion)
Emirates airline itself remained the world’s most profitable airline during the reporting year. It posted AED 22.8 billion (US$ 6.2 billion) in profit before tax and AED 130.9 billion (US$ 35.7 billion) in revenue.
Its airport and travel services arm, dnata, also had a record year. dnata reported AED 1.6 billion (US$ 437 million) in profit before tax and AED 23.6 billion (US$ 6.4 billion) in revenue.
February Disruptions Brought Challenges
Even with these record numbers, the year was not easy all the way through. In late February, military activity in the Gulf region caused major disruption to global air traffic, including flights in the UAE.
This affected both Emirates and dnata. Passenger operations were hit, and the company had to act fast to support travelers, protect staff, and keep services running.
The company said Dubai’s strong aviation system helped it respond quickly. Safe flight paths were secured, and operations slowly returned. While passenger capacity stayed below normal levels for a time, cargo services were able to grow to help move important goods.
Strong Demand Helped Growth
For most of the year, Emirates Group saw strong customer demand. More people traveled, more cargo moved, and more services were needed across its businesses.
The group also continued to invest in growth. During the year, it spent AED 17.9 billion (US$ 4.9 billion) on new aircraft, equipment, facilities, and technology.
Its total workforce also grew by 8%, reaching 130,919 employees worldwide. This shows the company is still expanding and preparing for the future.
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A Sign of Resilience
Emirates Group said its results reflect a strong business model built on safety, service, innovation, and teamwork. Despite a difficult final month, the company stayed steady and finished the year with record-breaking results.
For many overseas workers and travelers in Dubai, this is an important sign. It shows that one of the UAE’s biggest companies remains strong, stable, and ready for the future.
With record profit, record revenue, and solid cash reserves, Emirates Group has proven it can face challenges and still come out ahead.
