**Summary**
Saga plc, a UK-based specialist in products and services for people over 50, reported its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 January 2026. The company highlighted a transformational year with strong financial performance, exceeding guidance across its Travel and Insurance businesses. Key financial highlights include
**Revenue Growth** Underlying revenue increased by 11% to ยฃ654.6 million, with a 12% rise in total revenue to ยฃ660.0 million.
**Profitability** Underlying Profit Before Tax rose by 19% to ยฃ44.2 million, and Trading EBITDA increased by 16% to ยฃ134.9 million.
**Debt Reduction** Net Debt significantly decreased by 16% to ยฃ499.5 million, and the Leverage Ratio improved to 3.7x from 4.4x.
**Strategic Progress** Saga made substantial progress in simplifying its business model, including refinancing corporate debt, selling the Insurance Underwriting business, and launching partnerships with Ageas and NatWest Boxed.
The companys Travel segment saw strong customer demand, with an 11% increase in underlying revenue to ยฃ504.1 million and a 37% rise in Underlying Profit Before Tax to ยฃ87.2 million. The Insurance Broking segment also performed well, with a 17% increase in Underlying Profit Before Tax to ยฃ16.9 million, driven by policy growth and the successful launch of the Ageas partnership.
Saga reaffirmed its medium-term targets, aiming for at least ยฃ100.0 million in annual Underlying Profit Before Tax and a Leverage Ratio below 2.0x by January 2030. The company expressed confidence in its growth prospects, supported by strong forward bookings in Travel and the continued integration of strategic partnerships.
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### Key Observations:
- **Revenue Growth**: Underlying Revenue and Revenue both increased by 11% and 12%, respectively, driven by strength across Travel and Insurance.
- **Profitability**: Underlying Profit Before Tax increased by 19%, while the reported profit before tax swung from a loss of ยฃ160.2m to a profit of ยฃ2.1m.
- **Cash Flow**: Available Operating Cash Flow nearly doubled, reflecting strong operational performance.
- **Debt Reduction**: Net Debt decreased by 16%, and the Leverage Ratio improved from 4.4x to 3.7x, indicating a stronger financial position.