Jet2 PLC (JET2.L), a UK-based leisure travel company, on Wednesday reported higher profit for the first half, supported mainly by growth in revenue. The company also unveiled a new £100 million share buyback programme and announced an increased interim dividend of 4.5 pence per share.
Profit before tax rose 1% to £800.3 million, from £791.4 million a year ago.
Operating profit increased 2% to £715.2 million from £701.5 million a year earlier.
Net income for the period grew to £600.2 million or 292.2p per share, versus £592.9 million or 249.7p in the prior year.
Revenue amounted to £5.342 billion, up 5% from £5.085 billion in the prior year.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 4.5 pence per share, slightly higher than 4.4 pence a year ago. The dividend will be paid on February 13, 2026 to shareholders on the register on January 9.
Looking ahead, the company reaffirmed its outlook.
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