The Emirates Group has announced a historic financial performance for the fiscal year 2024–25, posting record-breaking figures across all key metrics in its Annual Report released today. For the year ending 31 March 2025, the Group reported a record pre-tax profit of AED 22.7 billion (US$ 6.2 billion), an 18% increase from the previous year, solidifying its position as the most profitable aviation group globally.
Revenue surged to a new high of AED 145.4 billion (US$ 39.6 billion), while cash assets climbed 13% to AED 53.4 billion (US$ 14.6 billion). The Group also recorded its highest-ever EBITDA of AED 42.2 billion (US$ 11.5 billion), underlining strong operating profitability.
Emirates Airline Highlights:
– Pre-tax profit: AED 21.2 billion (US$ 5.8 billion), up 20% YoY
– Revenue: AED 127.9 billion (US$ 34.9 billion), up 6%
Cash assets: AED 49.7 billion (US$ 13.5 billion), up 16%
These figures make Emirates the world’s most profitable airline for the 2024–25 reporting period.
dnata Performance:
– Pre-tax profit: AED 1.6 billion (US$ 430 million), up 2%
– Revenue: AED 21.1 billion (US$ 5.8 billion), up 10%
– Cash assets: AED 3.7 billion (US$ 1.0 billion)
The Group declared a dividend of AED 6.0 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) to its owner, the Investment Corporation of Dubai. This year also marked the first application of the UAE’s 9% corporate tax on Emirates Group profits, resulting in a post-tax profit of AED 20.5 billion (US$ 5.6 billion).
Driven by strong global demand and operational expansion, Emirates Group has set a new benchmark in the aviation industry for financial excellence.
