The Emirates Group has announced record-breaking financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, posting its highest-ever profit, revenue, and cash balance despite operational disruptions during the final month of the reporting period.

According to the group’s latest annual report, the Emirates Group recorded a profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion), reflecting a 7 percent increase compared to the previous financial year. The group also achieved a strong profit margin of 16.2 percent.

The aviation giant reported record annual revenue of AED 150.5 billion (US$ 41 billion), marking a 3 percent rise year-on-year. Cash assets also climbed to an all-time high of AED 59.6 billion (US$ 16.2 billion), increasing by 12 percent from last year.

The group’s EBITDA reached AED 41.1 billion (US$ 11.2 billion), highlighting strong operational profitability across its airline and aviation services businesses.

Emirates retained its position as the world’s most profitable airline during the reporting period. The airline alone generated a profit before tax of AED 22.8 billion (US$ 6.2 billion), up 7 percent from the previous year.

Emirates also posted record revenue of AED 130.9 billion (US$ 35.7 billion), while its cash assets reached AED 54.9 billion (US$ 15 billion), representing a 10 percent increase compared to March 2025.

Meanwhile, dnata delivered strong performance across its airport operations, cargo, catering, and retail divisions. dnata reported profit before tax of AED 1.6 billion (US$ 437 million), with annual revenue rising 12 percent to AED 23.6 billion (US$ 6.4 billion).

The group declared a dividend of AED 3.5 billion (US$ 1 billion) to the Investment Corporation of Dubai.

Commenting on the results, Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the company’s strong performance demonstrated the resilience of its business model despite regional disruptions that affected global aviation operations during the final month of the fiscal year.

He noted that military activity in the Gulf region created significant operational challenges in late February, temporarily impacting commercial air traffic, including operations in the UAE. However, Emirates and dnata managed to restore services gradually while maintaining cargo movement and customer support operations.

The Emirates Group also invested AED 17.9 billion during the year in aircraft, infrastructure, equipment, and advanced technologies to support future expansion plans. The company’s workforce increased by 8 percent to 130,919 employees globally.

Industry analysts view the latest financial results as another milestone for Dubai’s aviation sector, reinforcing Emirates’ dominance in global air travel and highlighting strong international demand for passenger and cargo services.