International Live B2B Events and digital services group, Informa has reported record revenues and adjusted operating profit – a fifth consecutive year of double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth. In addition, it confirmed, in its financial statement for 2025, £620m cash returns and an acceleration in share buybacks in 2026.
Highlights from the 2025 financial report include revenue and operating profit growth of 13.7% and 14.6%, respectively, with underlying revenue and operating profit growth of 6.3% and 8.7%, including 9.5% and 12.6% respectively in B2B Live Events. 2025 revenue came in at £4,041.4m (2024: £3,553.1m), with adjusted Operating Profit £1,139.8m (2024: £995.0m) and Free Cash Flow £884.8m (2024: £812.1m).
Share buybacks accelerated and the 2026 programme started with an initial minimum commitment of £200m, set to increase to £250m at the daily maximum through to the AGM, the group said.
The group’s financial statement also looked to target higher underlying revenue growth in 2026 at 6%±, with B2B Live Events underlying growth targetted for 7%+.
Stephen A. Carter, group chief executive, Informa PLC, said: “The Informa Group delivered an outstanding performance in 2025, delivering double-digit growth in revenues, adjusted earnings per share and cash flow.”
He added: ”The power of live, the value of proprietary first party data, deep international reach and the deployment of AI technology are driving strong customer demand for our specialist brands, underpinning our confidence in the compounding growth opportunities for Informa.”
Informa noted strong 2026 Q1 performance and forward visibility: with strong performances by major B2B brands in Healthcare (HIMSS, WHX Dubai, WHX Labs) and Food (Natural Products Expo, Gulfood). Over £2bn of 2026 revenues (45%+ of target) are already paid, booked or committed via recurring exhibitor revenues, subscriptions and forward bookings, pacing ahead of last year on a like-for-like basis.
The group’s 2025 financial statement added: “ We continue to target growth in IMEA in 2026 following a strong opening performance in January/February ($250m± revenue). There is currently some travel disruption in locations directly impacted by military activities but it remains business as usual in others…We remain fully committed to our 2026 targets and long-term growth opportunities.”
