Rolls-Royce profits soar 40% amid booming demand for AI datacentre power

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alex DanielFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM

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Rolls-Royce's profits surged 40% to £3.5 billion in 2025, driven by increased demand for AI datacentre power and strong performance in its civil aerospace business. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's turnaround strategy, initiated in January 2023, involved cost cuts and renegotiated contracts. The power systems division saw a 60% profit increase, while civil aerospace profits rose 41%. Rolls-Royce also navigated challenges related to US tariffs, securing an exemption for its engines used in Boeing's 787 jets. The company plans to return up to £9 billion to shareholders over the next three years through share buybacks, starting with £2.5 billion this year. Rolls-Royce has raised its operating profit forecast to between £4.9 billion and £5.2 billion by 2028.

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