Global Market: Airbus Shares Surge over 5% After €5 Billion Buyback, Ambitious 2029 Profit Targets
The planemaker expects stronger deliveries and easing engine shortages as it targets 2029 profit of €12 billion to €13 billion and returns €5 billion to shareholders.
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Airbus announced a €5 billion share buyback program and set a 2029 adjusted operating profit target of €12 billion to €13 billion, signaling confidence in ramping up aircraft production.
- The new target nearly doubles the €7.13 billion in adjusted earnings Airbus generated in 2025 and significantly exceeds the company's 2026 target of €7.5 billion.
- Airbus accelerated deliveries by 15 per cent in the first half of 2026, overcoming supply chain bottlenecks; CEO Guillaume Faury stated, "We have a level of visibility we've never had before."
- The commercial aircraft division is expected to generate around 10 billion euros in operating profit by 2029, with J.P. Morgan analysts noting the milestone could be reached within three years.
- Airbus is pursuing increased production of wide-body jets like the A350, while supplier Pratt & Whitney reported maintenance disruptions affecting hundreds of grounded aircraft are easing, supporting future output growth.
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Times of IndiaGlobal Market: Airbus shares surge over 5% after €5 billion buyback, ambitious 2029 profit targets
Airbus shares rose significantly after announcing a €5 billion share buyback program. The company outlined ambitious financial targets for the next five years. Airbus aims for core operating profit between €12 billion and €13 billion by 2029. Deliveries are increasing as supply chain issues gradually ease. Analysts reacted positively to the company's improved earnings trajectory and outlook.
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At around 10:15 a.m. in Paris, the CAC 40 index took 0.19% at 8.378.94 points. The previous day, the Paris Stock Exchange's flagship index had gained 0.28% at 8.363.14 points. Airbus's title leads the dance at the top of CAC 40 on Wednesday, flying from 7.01% to 208.25 euros after announcing on Tuesday its intention to significantly increase its profitability by 2029, which will allow it to buy shares. The group indicated that it was counting by…
Airbus wants to buy back its shares. To buy it, the aircraft manufacturer wants to increase its profitability by 75%, before interest and taxes, by 2029. This should allow it to buy up to €5 billion of its shares before 2030.
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