26th Feb 2026 19:05
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA - Madrid-based owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling - Recommends a final dividend of EUR0.05 for the year ended December 31. This brings the total 2025 dividend EUR0.098, following the interim dividend of EUR0.048. This represents a total ordinary dividend of EUR448 million taking into account IAG's issued share capital, excluding treasury shares. The final dividend will be paid June, pending shareholder approval, and will be subject to Spanish withholding tax resulting in a net amount per share of EUR0.0405.
Further, IAG says it will return EUR1.5 billion to shareholders over the next 12 months, including a EUR500 million buyback to be completed by end-May. An announcement will be made in due course with further details.
"Together, these steps reflect the Board's continued confidence in the Group's strategy, business model and financial position, as well as the long-term prospects for the business," IAG says.
Current share price: 457.10 pence, closed up 2.5% in London on Thursday
12-month change: up 40%
By Aidan Lane, Alliance News reporter
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