Rolls-Royce lifts FY 2026 operating profit outlook to GBP 4.7 billion-4.9 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Rolls-Royce has raised its FY2026 operating profit outlook to £4.7-£4.9 billion, up from £3.5 billion in 2025. Free cash flow is forecast at £3.8-£4.0 billion. The company also set mid-term targets for 2028, aiming for an operating profit of £4.9-£5.2 billion and an operating margin of 18%-20%.
- Rolls-Royce issued updated 2026 guidance for operating profit of £4.7 billion-£4.9 billion, up from £3.5 billion in 2025. * Free cash flow forecast at £3.8 billion-£4.0 billion, versus £3.3 billion in 2025; cash tax expected around £300 million higher. * Civil Aerospace outlook assumes 550-600 OE deliveries, 1,480-1,550 total shop visits; large-engine flying hours near 115%-120% of 2019. * FX achieved rate expected at $1.38/£ in 2026 versus $1.44/£ in 2025; $22 billion GBP:USD hedge book averages £/$1.33. * 2028 mid-term targets include operating profit of £4.9 billion-£5.2 billion, free cash flow of £5.0 billion-£5.3 billion, operating margin of 18%-20%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here