Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed

Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed
Published Jul 01, 2026
10 pages (4924 words) — Published Jul 01, 2026
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Abstract:

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC continues to maintain a solid operating performance, and we forecast strong free operating cash flow (FOCF) generation of £3.7 billion-£4 billion in 2026 and about £4.5 billion-£5 billion in 2027. At the same time, we expect the group to maintain an S&P Global Ratings-adjusted net cash position, despite significant shareholder returns, including a £7 billion-£9 billion share buyback program for 2026-2028. So far wide-body engine flying hours have remained solid in 2026, despite the early impact on flight schedules during the Middle East war, and they continue to underpin the group's strong FOCF generation. In addition, industry prospects for its defense and power systems divisions remain very supportive in 2026-2027. As a result, we revised the outlook

  
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...Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC continues to maintain a solid operating performance, and we forecast strong free operating cash flow (FOCF) generation of ú3.7 billion-ú4 billion in 2026 and about ú4.5 billion-ú5 billion in 2027. At the same time, we expect the group to maintain an S&P Global Ratings-adjusted net cash position, despite significant shareholder returns, including a ú7 billion-ú9 billion share buyback program for 2026-2028....

  
Report Type:

Research Update

Ticker
RR/@LN
Issuer
GICS
Aerospace & Defense (20101010)
Sector
Global Issuers, Structured Finance
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Region
Latin America
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed" Jul 01, 2026. Alacra Store. Nov 14, 2026. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Rolls-Royce-Holdings-PLC-Outlook-Revised-To-Positive-On-Solid-Operating-Performance-BBB-Ratings-Affirmed-3588825>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Outlook Revised To Positive On Solid Operating Performance, 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Jul 01, 2026. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Rolls-Royce-Holdings-PLC-Outlook-Revised-To-Positive-On-Solid-Operating-Performance-BBB-Ratings-Affirmed-3588825>
  
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