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Rolls-Royce Shares Surge Amid Strong Demand and Dividends

10/4/2025

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Rolls-Royce shares hit multi-year highs at 1,176.5p on October 3, 2025, up 124% YoY.
In H1 2025, revenue £9.06bn (up 11% YoY) and operating profit £1.73bn.
Rolls-Royce resumed payouts with a 6p dividend and £1bn buyback.
Demand for widebody Trent engines and defense contracts rises amid tensions.
Analysts lift targets and keep a Moderate Buy stance toward £3.6-3.9bn by 2028.

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Story summary

Rolls-Royce shares hit multi-year highs at 1,176.5p on October 3, 2025, up 124% YoY.
In H1 2025, revenue £9.06bn (up 11% YoY) and operating profit £1.73bn.
Rolls-Royce resumed payouts with a 6p dividend and £1bn buyback.
Demand for widebody Trent engines and defense contracts rises amid tensions.
Analysts lift targets and keep a Moderate Buy stance toward £3.6-3.9bn by 2028.