Frontier Reports Record £21.4M Profit as David Braben Steps Back

Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Planet Zoo carry the UK studio to its best year ever

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Colin "The Drain" Whitaker

2026-09-09Industry & Business1 min read

Frontier Developments posted its strongest numbers in company history, with adjusted operating profit climbing 62% to £21.4 million on revenue of £104.8 million. The gains came from Jurassic World Evolution 3, continued strength in the Planet Zoo and Planet Coaster lines, disciplined spending, and elevated tax credits.

David Braben steps into a non-executive director role on October 1 while keeping the president and founder titles. Dan Lazarides joined as chief marketing officer last month. Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13, with a Disney IP project and a new own-IP CMS title also on the longer-term slate.

CEO Jo Cooke called FY26 a landmark year. Braben said the transition lets him focus on game oversight. Cash sits at £44 million, with a £5 million special dividend declared.

Adjusted operating profit increased by 62% to £21.4 million in FY26, the highest in the company’s history.

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DadOf3_NoTime2 Hours a Week +134 -4

£21.4M profit but my kids keep asking why Planet Zoo 3 isn't out yet, at this rate I'll be retired before they finish early access

Colin "The Drain" WhitakerSTAFF

Frontier's capital allocation toward Jurassic World Evolution 3 generated significant EBITDA growth, though sustained returns require monitoring title lifecycle fatigue metrics and consumer spending patterns across the 2027-2028 fiscal projections.