IAG Airlines Boosts Shareholder Returns with €1.5B Buyback Program. The British Airways parent company reported fourth-quarter adjusted operating profit of €1.09 billion, beating analyst estimates of €1.06 billion. Strong seat load factors of 85.1% drove efficiency gains despite a slight revenue miss. Management announced a new €1.5 billion share buyback, signaling confidence in the airline's strengthened balance sheet and cash generation capabilities. The buyback reflects resilient transatlantic demand and stabilizing fuel costs heading into 2026. Analysts view the capital return as evidence of IAG's ability to generate significant free cash flow despite broader economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets.
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