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IAG Posts Record €5 Billion Profit Despite Share Price Drop

2/27/2026

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International Airlines Group (IAG) reported a record operating profit of €5 billion for 2025, an increase from €4.3 billion in 2024.
Passenger numbers slightly declined by 0.4% to 121.6 million, while revenue grew by 3.5%.
CEO Luis Gallego highlighted strong demand in core markets and improved customer satisfaction.
IAG's share price dropped by 6% due to concerns over US-Iran tensions and rising fuel prices.
The company announced a €1.5 billion share buyback and plans to increase capacity by 3% in 2026.

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International Airlines Group (IAG) reported a record operating profit of €5 billion for 2025, an increase from €4.3 billion in 2024.
Passenger numbers slightly declined by 0.4% to 121.6 million, while revenue grew by 3.5%.
CEO Luis Gallego highlighted strong demand in core markets and improved customer satisfaction.
IAG's share price dropped by 6% due to concerns over US-Iran tensions and rising fuel prices.
The company announced a €1.5 billion share buyback and plans to increase capacity by 3% in 2026.