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Rolls-Royce Shares Surge 6% as Company Targets £5.2 Billion Profit by 2028

Key Facts

1Britain's Rolls-Royce reported a 40% increase in annual profit.
2The growth was driven by strong performance in its aero-engines division.
3The company guided to 2026 profit well above market consensus.
4The company's mid-term financial targets were upgraded.

Rolls-Royce shares jumped 6% to reach 1,393p on the London Stock Exchange following the release of robust financial updates and expanded guidance. The company significantly upgraded its 2026 underlying operating profit guidance to between £4 billion and £4.2 billion, surpassing previous analyst consensus. Furthermore, management raised its medium-term profit target to £5.2 billion by 2028, signaling sustained growth momentum. Alongside the improved outlook, Rolls-Royce unveiled a major plan to return up to £9 billion to shareholders through share buybacks. For the 2025 fiscal year, the firm reported an underlying operating profit of £3.5 billion on revenues of £20.1 billion, supported by strong aerospace and defense demand. These updates underscore the success of the company's structural turnaround, reinforcing RR.L's position as a top performer within the FTSE 100 index.