Double-digit growth for Melrose as world events trigger defence demand
Aerospace and defence giant Melrose Industries has reported a jump in adjusted operating profit, driven by demand in its Engines and Defence divisions.
The Birmingham-headquartered group saw adjusted operating profit rise by 23% to £647m for the year ended 31 December 2025. Revenue grew 8% to £3.59bn, with adjusted operating margins improving by 240 basis points to 18%.
Chief executive Peter Dilnot said: "Melrose delivered another strong performance in 2025. Significant profit growth was driven by increased Engines and Defence... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
