DOW JONES–Airbus earned and sold less in the first quarter of 2026 than in the same period last year. The company was able to deliver fewer aircraft due to a lack of engines. In contrast, the Defense and Space division posted a strong performance. The DAX-listed aerospace group confirmed its annual forecast.
“The business environment remains dynamic and complex,” said CEO Guillaume Faury, according to the statement. “We are closely monitoring the potential impact of the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East.”
In the three months from January to March, group sales fell by 7 percent to 12.7 billion euros, the group announced. In the Defense division, revenue rose by 7 percent to 2.80 billion euros. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (Adjusted EBIT) fell by 52 percent to 300 million euros. At 586 million euros, net profit was more than a quarter below the same period last year; the DAX-listed group earned 0.74 euros per share, down from 1.01 euros.
For the 2026 fiscal year, Airbus is targeting an increase in adjusted EBIT to 7.5 billion euros, compared to 7.1 billion last year. Free cash flow (FCF) before customer financing is expected to be at the previous year’s level of 4.5 billion euros. The group wants to hand over around 870 commercial aircraft to customers by the end of the year, after 793 aircraft last year.
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April 28, 2026 12:05 ET (16:05 GMT)
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