Benfica SAD shareholders approve 2025/26 financial report

Shareholders of Benfica SAD have unanimously approved the financial report and accounts for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The company reported a positive net income of 19.1 million euros.

Operational results remained positive for the second consecutive year, reaching 32.4 million euros, which includes values from athlete transactions. Matchday revenues reached a record 45.2 million euros, driven by a 36.3% increase in ticket sales during the Champions League play-offs.

While liabilities increased by 8.2% to 513.9 million euros, this was offset by an increase in assets to 649.4 million euros, supported by the rising value of the football squad. Net debt decreased by 6.1% compared to the previous season to 184.9 million euros, and equity grew by 16.5% to 135.5 million euros.

In addition to the financial approval, shareholders granted a vote of confidence to the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Board, and the Statutory Auditor. The assembly also approved changes to the company's statutes to expand its corporate purpose to include educational programs, technical consultancy, and innovation management within the football sector.