Reported: 5 November 2026
The Emirates Group says it recorded a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion for the first six months of 2026-27, despite disruption and higher fuel costs linked to regional conditions.
According to the company’s update, profit after tax was AED 3.6 billion, down 66% year-on-year. Group revenue for the period was AED 66.2 billion, down 12% from the previous year.
The group reported EBITDA of AED 12.5 billion and ended the first half with a cash position of AED 54.1 billion as of 30 September 2026, supporting operational needs including aircraft pre-delivery payments and servicing obligations.
Operationally, Emirates said it was operating 91% of its pre-disruption network by late September 2026, serving 150 airports across 78 countries and territories. The airline also pointed to cargo performance and said it continued investment activities including fleet expansion and engineering, maintenance and refurbishment work.
dnata results were also included in the update, reflecting changes in air and travel volumes and ongoing agreements in airport operations, catering and travel services.
Source: Emirates247.