For 2025, the Norwegian Group delivered an operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 3,732
million, the highest in the company's history. The fourth quarter resulted in an
operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 21 million, an improvement from a negative result
in the same period in 2024. The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of
NOK 0.80 per share for 2025, NOK 844 million in total, subject to approval at
the Annual General Meeting.
The Norwegian Group had 6.2 million passengers in the fourth quarter, of which
5.2 million were with Norwegian and 1.0 million with Widerøe. Compared to the
same period last year, this represents an increase in passenger numbers for both
companies. Norwegian's production (ASK) was reduced by three percent in the
quarter to adjust for seasonally lower demand, while Widerøe's production
increased by two percent. Norwegian achieved a load factor of 86.0 percent, an
increase of 1.8 percentage points from the same period in 2024. For Widerøe, the
load factor was 70.5 percent.
For the full year 2025, the Norwegian Group had a total of 27.3 million
passengers, up from 26.4 million in 2024. The operating margin for the year was
9.9 percent, a record high for the group.
"I am pleased to report the best full-year result in Norwegian's history, a
result to which also Widerøe contributed. This demonstrates that our customers
value our product and the service we provide. This strong performance enables us
to continue paying a dividend to our shareholders, while also continuing to
invest for the future, including in one of Europe's most modern aircraft
fleets," said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
Punctuality for Norwegian, measured as the share of flights departing within 15
minutes of scheduled time, was 83.2 percent in the quarter, a significant
improvement from 78.4 percent last year. For Widerøe, punctuality was 84.4
percent. Regularity, the share of scheduled flights taking place, was 99.6 and
95.5 percent for Norwegian and Widerøe, respectively.
Increased shareholder dividend
During the quarter, the Group marked several important milestones. In October,
Norwegian took delivery of the first aircraft from its order of 80 new Boeing
737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will ensure one of Europe's most modern and
fuel-efficient fleets for years to come. Furthermore, Norwegian launched ten new
routes from Billund in Denmark, and the company won the tender to operate
Denmark's first domestic route using 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting to pay a
dividend of NOK 0.80 per share for the financial year 2025. This corresponds to
an aggregate amount of NOK 844 million and a payout ratio of 31 percent.
Norwegian expects to have a fleet of 95 aircraft for the 2026 summer season and
forecasts a production growth (ASK) of approximately 3 percent for the year. For
Widerøe, production growth is estimated at 4 percent. In 2025, Norwegian
successfully countered the increased costs in the industry through its 'Program
X' efficiency initiatives. In 2026, the program is expected to provide further
gains, with a forecasted low-single digit percentage increase in Norwegian's
underlying unit cost excluding fuel.
"We are well-positioned to capitalise on the increased interest in travel to the
Nordics. This year, we will continue our efforts to strengthen our product
offering, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The closer collaboration between
Norwegian and Widerøe, especially through the joint loyalty programme and
growing route network, will further enhance our position as a preferred airline
in the Nordics," said Geir Karlsen.
For detailed information, please see attached report and presentation.
For further information, please contact:
Jesper M. Hatletveit, Investor Relations at Norwegian, Tel: +47 906 64 401
Fornebu, 13 February 2026
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