Admiral reports lower H1 2026 profit but customer growth
Group profit before tax from continuing operations fell 18% to £429.2m, with an interim dividend of 70.5p per share and a £45m share buyback.
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In short: Admiral reported lower first-half profit and planned 500 UK job cuts alongside a £45 million share buyback.
Group profit before tax from continuing operations fell 18% to £429.2m, with an interim dividend of 70.5p per share and a £45m share buyback.
Group post-tax profit rises from £662.9m, while solvency ratio falls from 196%; it completed the Elephant sale and agreed to buy Flock.
Reports highlight governance, responsibility, strong results, sustainability progress toward Net Zero by 2040, and colleague efforts.
Group customer numbers grow 7% to 11.8 million, dividend per share rises 7% and solvency ratio is 193%.
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