Group Revenue and Profit Growth
Group revenue grew 14% to GBP 20.0 billion and group operating profit rose ~40% to GBP 3.5 billion (5x vs 2022). Operating margin improved by 3.2 percentage points to 17.3%.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Net Cash Position
Free cash flow increased by over GBP 800 million to GBP 3.3 billion. The group closed 2025 with net cash of GBP 1.9 billion, approximately GBP 1.5 billion higher year‑on‑year.
Upgraded Midterm Financial Targets
Upgraded 2028 midterm targets: operating profit GBP 4.9–5.2 billion, operating margin 18%–20%, free cash flow GBP 5.0–5.3 billion, and return on capital 23%–26%.
Multiyear Share Buyback and Dividend Lift
Announced first-ever multiyear buyback of GBP 7–9 billion for 2026–2028 (GBP 2.5 billion in 2026, incl. GBP 200m tranche done). Final dividend 5p (full year 9.5p), up 60% year‑on‑year with a 32% payout ratio.
Civil Aerospace Outperformance
Civil Aerospace operating profit rose to GBP 2.1 billion (+41%), operating margin 20.5% (+3.9 pp), revenues GBP 10.4 billion (+15%), service revenue +21%, large engine revenue +30%. Total shop visits increased 10% to 1,440 (large engine refurbs 517 vs 430).
LTSA and Aftermarket Margin Improvements
Contract margin expected to increase ~19 percentage points between 2022 and 2028, driving ~28 percentage points income‑statement LTSA margin improvement over same period. Management now expects LTSA margins 8 percentage points higher than prior guidance and contract margins 2 percentage points higher.
LTSA Cash Value and Long Horizon Upside
Cash value of LTSA contracts has more than quadrupled since 2022; over two‑thirds of the increase driven by Rolls‑Royce actions (not volume). Only ~25% of incremental LTSA cash will be realized by end‑2028, implying majority of cash benefits lie beyond the midterm.
Power Systems Strong Performance
Power Systems operating profit grew 60% to GBP 852 million, margin 17.4% (+4.5 pp). Revenues up 19% to GBP 4.9 billion; Power Generation and Governmental revenues up 30% and 14% respectively; data center revenue +35%. Battery storage achieved breakeven.
Defence Momentum and Backlog
Defence revenues GBP 4.8 billion (+8%; +14% ex one‑off), operating profit GBP 689 million (+9%), operating margin ~14.4%. Order intake GBP 5.5 billion, backlog GBP 17.4 billion (book‑to‑bill 1.1x).
Efficiency, Procurement Savings and Return on Capital
Delivered GBP 600 million of efficiency & simplification benefits and GBP 1.2 billion gross third‑party procurement savings since 2022. Return on capital rose to ~18.9% (~4x vs 2022).