- Aena reported net profit of €1.796bn for the first nine months of 2026.
- The group handled a record 309.9m passengers.
- Spanish airports accounted for 257.2m travellers.
- Revenue rose 10.4pc to €5.28bn.
- A €12.89bn investment cycle was approved for 2027 to 2031.
Spanish airport operator Aena has posted a net profit of €1.796bn for the first nine months of 2026 up 10.8pc on the previous year. The group handled a record 309.9m passengers a rise of 4.1pc. Spanish airports alone accounted for 257.2m travellers. Commercial revenues also grew particularly from VIP services.
Total revenue rose 10.4pc to €5.28bn. Aeronautical revenue climbed 8.8pc to €2.78bn due to increased passenger volumes and higher airline charges while commercial revenue grew 7.4pc to €1.57bn. Despite the strong bottom-line growth Aena’s shares slid by roughly 1.8pc to 2.2pc following the announcement. Investors reacted to a slight top-line revenue miss and rising operational costs.
In September Spain’s Council of Ministers approved Aena’s 2027 to 2031 expansion framework paving the way for a €12.89bn investment cycle to expand capacity at hubs like Madrid and Barcelona. The record results were driven by booming tourism and a shift in travel demand towards southern Europe.
