Earnings: Informa Delivers Double-Digit Growth in First Half of 2025, Raises Full-Year ForecastEarnings: Informa Delivers Double-Digit Growth in First Half of 2025, Raises Full-Year Forecast

For the first half (H1) of 2025, Informa—the events, publishing and academic markets firm that’s publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange—delivered more than 20% revenue growth with increasing operating margins, according to its financials that were released on July 23. 

“I would say on any measure ... these are very good numbers,” Stephen A. Carter, group chief executive, Informa PLC (owner of TSNN) said in a webcast. “And these are very good numbers on good numbers. We are pretty close to 18th consecutive quarters of growth, and I think that speaks to the fundamental strengths in the portfolio and business.” 

About 80% of 2025 revenue has been booked, Informa Group CEO Stephen Carter said.

Why it matters: Informa’s live B2B events reported underlying revenue growth of 8.5% in H1. Behind the numbers: “Demand for category-leading live B2B events that deliver unique experiences, specialist content and access to international supply chains,” according to an Informa release.  

What they are saying: “Informa is further increasing the pace of performance, delivering 20%+ growth in our four key performance measures: revenues, profits, earnings and free cash flow,” said Carter. “Informa is built around world class brands, leading international market positions, first party data and, most importantly, colleagues with specialist expertise and a passion to deliver for customers.”  

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Big picture: Informa identified key B2B growth markets, including the recent expansion in luxury and lifestyle through Informa Prestige, which now includes more than 10 unique, high-value brands—such as the Palm Beach Boat Show, Boat International Publishing Group, Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Monaco Yacht Show, Art Miami, and Art Monte-Carlo—generating $150-200 million of revenues. 

Zooming in: The company cited further syndication of B2B brands in faster-growth geographies, including India, Vietnam, Indonesia, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and The UAE. Informa is launching of Money 20/20 Middle East, in Sept. 15-17, in Riyadh, and the company has proposed the Dubai-based combination with Dubai World Trade Centre. 

Informa’s live B2B events reported underlying revenue growth of 8.5% in H1, Informa Group CEO Carter said.

5 takeaways from Informa’s H1 Update 

2. Strong underlying growth: Underlying revenues grew 7.8% and underlying adjusted operating profit 9.2% in H1 2025. This compares year-over-year revenues for the same shows and products and does not include revenues for acquisitions. 

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3. Revenue booked: Informa reported approximately $4.19 billion** (representing about 80% of 2025 revenue) is already committed or visible through subscriptions, forward bookings and contracts—up from $3.65 billion at H1 2024. Looking ahead, another $675 million+** of revenue is booked and committed for 2026, up about 15% year-on-year. 

4. Upgraded full-year guidance: Underlying revenue growth guidance increased from 5%+ to 6%±, including 8%+ in live B2B Events. Reported revenue guidance was maintained at $5.4 billion ±** and adjusted earnings growth increased to 10%+, despite further weakening of U.S. dollar. 

5. Higher operating margin: Adjusted operating margin increased to 28.4% (compared with 27.5% in H1 2024), underpinned by further underlying profit growth and ongoing AI data licensing agreements. 

An audience Q&A followed the presentation in London on July 23.

Want to know more? Watch the webcast with Carter here. 

** Based on exchange rate on July 23: 1 GBP ≈ 1.35 USD