Informa Markets’ revenues up 10% in first half of 2026

London, 30th July: Last week, London-listed Informa PLC released its financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2026. Revenues in the first half were £2.06 billion (US$2.7 billion), representing an underlying increase of 5.1%. Adjusted operating profit in the six months was £548 million (US$727 million), representing growth of 2.4%.

In terms of division, Informa Markets, generated revenues of £992 million (US$1.3 billion) during the period, an increase of 10.4%. Total Live B2B Events business (Informa Markets, Informa Connect, and Informa Festival) generated revenues of £1.59 billion (US$2.1 billion), with adjusted operating profit of £450 million (US$596 million).

Informa’s remaining revenues were generated from Taylor & Francis and Informa TechTarget, amounting at £309 million (US$409 million) and £165 million (US$219 million) respectively.

Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC, said, “Informa delivered another period of strong performance and underlying growth. Our market-leading Brands, investment in first party data and depth and breadth in both geographic and customer markets are underpinning consistently strong performances in B2B Live Events and Academic Markets. We continue to have forward momentum and are reaffirming full year guidance and increasing our share buyback commitment.”