Highlights

  • Rolls-Royce’s H1FY25 revenue grew 10.7% year-on-year to GBP 9,057 million, led by Civil Aerospace services, and increased shop visits
  • Operating profit rose 50.8% to GBP 1,733 million in H1FY25, and free cash flow was up 36.6% to GBP 1,582 million
  • Interim dividend of 4.5p per share was paid, and a GBP 1.0 billion share buyback program is underway
  • FY25 outlook guides to underlying operating profit of GBP 3.1–3.2 billion and free cash flow of GBP 3.0–3.1 billion

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR) is a UK-based FTSE 100 company that designs and manufactures aero engines for large commercial aircraft, regional jets, and business aviation.

In the first half of FY25 (H1FY25), the company reported revenue of GBP 9,057 million, representing a 10.7% year-on-year increase, driven by growth in Civil Aerospace services—with a 19% rise to GBP3.3 billion—and higher shop-visit volumes.

Operating profit for the period surged by 50.8% YoY to GBP1,733 million, while free cash flow reached GBP1,582 million, up 36.6% from the previous year. This cash flow performance was primarily supported by higher operating profit and growth in the Civil LTSA balance.

Recent Business Update

As per the company update dated July 31, 2025, an interim dividend of 4.5p per share was paid in September, supplementing the full-year 2024 dividend of 6p per share. Additionally, the company initiated a GBP1.0 billion share buyback program for 2025, with GBP0.4 billion already completed by June. These initiatives bring the total projected cash returns for 2025 to approximately GBP1.9 billion

Company Outlook

For FY25, Rolls-Royce expects an underlying operating profit of GBP 3.1–3.2 billion and free cash flow of GBP 3.0–3.1 billion. H2 results are projected to be slightly lower than H1 due to smaller contractual margin tailwinds, more OE deliveries, and higher MRO costs. The forecast includes a GBP 150–200 million aerospace supply-chain cash impact, with H2 free cash flow expected to dip as major shop visits and investment spending increase.

Top 10 Shareholders

The top 10 shareholders of Rolls-Royce together form ~39.09% of the total shareholding. Capital Research Global Investors and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. hold the maximum stake in the company at ~5.12% and ~5.06%, respectively.

Stock Information

The stock has gained approximately 9.75% over the past three months and 54.39% over the past six months. It is also trading above its 52-week high of GBX 1,196.00 and the 52-week low of GBX 517.20.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Note 2: The reference data for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is 17 October 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from EODHD/Others.

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