Rolls-Royce surges with nuclear energy push as profits soar 50% in 2025

A 50% profit leap and high-stakes deals are fueling Rolls-Royce’s nuclear ambitions. Can its SMRs solve Europe’s energy crisis before 2030?

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2026 January 19 . 4:56 AM

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Rolls-Royce surges with nuclear energy push as profits soar 50% in 2025

Rolls-Royce has reported strong financial growth in the first half of 2025, with revenue and profits rising sharply. The company’s push into small modular reactors (SMRs) is gaining momentum as demand for reliable power solutions increases. New partnerships and acquisitions are now accelerating the deployment of these reactors across Europe and beyond.

The company’s revenue climbed by 13% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Gross profit surged by 33%, while operating profit jumped by 50%. Basic earnings per share also saw a significant rise, increasing by 76%.

The power systems division, which includes SMR production, recorded a 23% revenue boost. Within that sector, power generation alone grew by 26%. These gains come as Rolls-Royce expands its nuclear energy capabilities, offering reactors that can generate up to 470 megawatts for up to 60 years. Recent deals have strengthened the company’s position in the energy market. Great British Energy-Nuclear acquired a stake in Rolls-Royce SMR, supporting deployment at the Wylfa site in the UK. Meanwhile, CEZ Group, a leading Czech power company, took a 20% stake in Rolls-Royce shares and partnered to deploy SMRs in Europe. Siemens has also joined the effort, collaborating on turbine systems for global SMR installations. The push for SMRs aligns with rising energy demands from data centres. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global electricity use by these facilities will double by 2030. Europe, like the US, faces growing pressure to secure stable power sources. Rolls-Royce’s factory-built nuclear plants could provide a scalable solution for this infrastructure challenge.

Rolls-Royce’s financial performance reflects its expanding role in nuclear energy, backed by key partnerships and rising demand. With SMRs set for deployment in the UK and Europe, the company is positioning itself as a major player in the transition to low-carbon power. The technology’s long lifespan and high output could help meet the growing energy needs of data centres in the coming decade.