Financial Times reports record 2025 revenue of £566m
The Financial Times Group says its 2025 revenue rose to a record £566 million, up 5% from the previous year, with operating profit up 23%. The group says it now serves about 3.5 million paying customers worldwide and has exceeded a goal of 3 million paying readers a year ahead of schedule.
What changed in 2025
In 2025, the FT Group reported revenue of £566 million, a 5% increase from 2024. Operating profit rose to £51.8 million, up 23% year over year. These figures are described as consolidated and unaudited and were shared internally. The report covers the group’s media business and events revenue under one umbrella for the first time in some disclosures.
Who is affected
The primary beneficiaries are FT subscribers and paying readers worldwide, plus customers of FT Group events. The company says about 3.5 million people pay for its content and events globally, and it has surpassed its 2028 target of 3 million paying readers a year ahead of schedule.
Practical next steps for readers
Readers who want to support independent journalism can consider subscribing to the FT to access articles and features. For those exploring media industry shifts, consider reviewing the FT’s mix of digital subscriptions and events as a model of diversified revenue in a challenging digital advertising market.
Limits and questions to consider
The figures are described as consolidated and unaudited, which means they have not been finalized by an external auditor for public release. The company has not published global financial figures since it is owned by Nikkei, a Japanese firm, and internal performance reports are used to gauge health. The exact breakdown of revenue by product line (news, data services, events) is not provided here. Market conditions and currency movements can also affect reported results year to year.
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