Emirates Group has announced record financial results for the first half of the financial year 2025-2026, from 1 April to 30 September 2025, recording a pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (USD 3.3 billion) for the first six months of the financial year, marking the fourth consecutive year the Group has achieved record half-year profits.
After accounting for income tax, the Group's net profit after tax was AED 10.6 billion (USD 2.9 billion). The Group recorded revenues of AED 75.4 billion (USD 20.6 billion) during the first six months of the financial year 2025-2026, a growth of 4% compared to AED 70.8 billion (USD 19.3 billion) for the same period last year.
Driven by strong and sustained demand for travel, Emirates continued to enhance its network and connectivity options through its Dubai hub. Between 1 April and 30 September 2025, Emirates carried 27.8 million passengers, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year.
Emirates SkyCargo also demonstrated growth, carrying 1.25 million tonnes of freight in the first half of the financial year, a 4% increase compared to the same period last financial year. In April, the airline launched the innovative 'Emirates SkyCargo Fast Services' product, leveraging the power of the airline's global network to provide fast, door-to-door shipping solutions tailored for businesses.
Dubai-based ground handler dnata also posted strong results. dnata's total revenue, including income from other operations, grew by 13% to AED 11.7 billion (USD 3.2 billion) compared to AED 10.4 billion (USD 2.8 billion) during the same period last financial year. dnata's profit before tax reached AED 843 million (USD 230 million), an increase of 17% compared to the same period last financial year.
In April, Emirates joined the 'Circular Economy in Aviation' coalition, a network of organisations committed to building a circular economy for aviation and creating new pathways to accelerate carbon reduction through high-value circularity in the global supply chain. Emirates also continued its environmental initiatives by increasing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) where available and feasible across 37 airports.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates and the Group, commented: 'Emirates Group continues to deliver outstanding performance with stability and confidence, achieving record half-year financial results in the financial year 2025-2026. This further reaffirms the strength of the Group's business model and its ability to achieve sustainable growth year-on-year. The first-half results reaffirm Emirates' global leadership and cements its position as the world's most profitable airline, driven by operational efficiency, brand strength, and growing customer confidence'.
He added: 'This exceptional performance is underpinned by strong and sustained demand for travel, and the growing trust of customers in our services and products, which has positively impacted revenue and profitability growth'.
Concluding, His Highness said: 'Despite geopolitical events and economic challenges in some markets, global demand for air travel and travel services remained strong. Emirates and dnata continue to conduct hiring campaigns to support future requirements'.
