Cathay Group Announces First Half 2025 Net Profit of HK $3.7 Billion
- Joe Breitfeller
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
Cathay Group has reported a first half 2025 (H1) net profit of HK $3.7 billion or HK $0.548 per share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 9.5 percent to HK $54.3 billion.
On Wednesday (August 6, 2025), Cathay Group reported their first half (H1) 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The Group reported a H1 net profit HK $3.7 billion (US $471 million) or HK $0.548 per share (US $0.07) on a 9.5 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to HK $54.3 billion (US $6.91 billion). The Group’s first half result has allowed the company to declare a dividend of HK $0.20 cents per ordinary share (US $0.025), totaling HK $1.3 billion (US $165.6 million). At June 30, 2025, Cathay Group had HK $21.5 billion (US $2.74 billion) in available unrestricted liquidity.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Cathay Group’s Chairman, Patrick Healy, said,
“Over the past few years, we have embarked on an all-encompassing fleet renewal and expansion plan, which includes orders for over 100 new narrowbody, regional widebody, long-haul widebody and large freighter aircraft. This new order brings our total investment to well over HK$100 billion, which also includes new cabin products, lounges and digital innovation, further strengthening the Hong Kong international aviation hub and elevating the customer experience to new heights.
“As a Group, our passenger airlines, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, have launched or announced 19 new destinations so far in 2025, with more still to come. We now fly to more than 100 passenger destinations globally, as we continue to enhance Hong Kong’s connectivity with the world.
“We are also delighted to have been recognised in multiple renowned industry rankings and awards. Cathay Pacific was named one of the world’s top three airlines, as well as being recognised for having the world’s best Economy class and the world’s best inflight entertainment according to Skytrax. Meanwhile, Cathay Cargo was again named Cargo Operator of the Year by Air Transport World, and HK Express was named one of the top five low-cost airlines in the world by Airline Ratings. These achievements would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our customers and the dedication of our people, for which we are extremely grateful.”
Over the next few years, Cathay will roll out more customer experience enhancements, including new cabin products, flagship lounges, dining experiences, and more. Additionally, the carrier will be introducing new cabins and a flat-bed Business Class seat on their existing Airbus A330s in 2026, followed by a world-leading First Class experience onboard their Boeing 777-9s, when the first aircraft arrives in 2027. As previously reported, Cathay Pacific has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, expanding their orderbook for the type to 35 aircraft. The airline has also been rolling out refinements to the design of their current regional Business Class on select A330-300 and 777-300 aircraft, which are expected to be completed this year.
Source: Cathay Group
