On 31 July 2025, the Rolls-Royce Board announced an interim cash dividend in respect of the first half of 2025 of 4.5 pence per ordinary share. The expected total cost of servicing this dividend is £379m, for which no liability has been recognised at the balance sheet date. The interim dividend will be paid on 18 September 2025 to shareholders on the register on 8 August 2025. The election deadline for ordinary shareholders wishing to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Programme (DRIP) is 29 August 2025
Other financial highlights include:
-Strong first half performance driven by continued progress in their multi-year transformation, despite challenges from the supply chain and tariffs
-Underlying operating profit rose by 50% to £1.7bn with a margin of 19.1%, reflecting the impact of their strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and performance management
-Free cash flow of £1.6bn driven by higher operating profit and continued LTSA balance growth
-Full year 2025 guidance raised: we now expect £3.1bn-£3.2bn underlying operating profit and £3.0bn-£3.1bn free cash flow
-Growing resilience: Net cash balance stood at £1.1bn and TCC/GM ratio improved to 0.35x
