Lufthansa stock gains as Q3 profit rises, outlook narrows

Published on 11/03/2026 at 17:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Lufthansa stock gains as strong demand offsets higher fuel costs. The company now sees a tighter earnings range for the year.

Strong quarter, tighter outlook

Third-quarter revenue reached a record 12.2 billion euros.
Adjusted EBIT rose despite a 543 million euro increase in fuel costs.
Management expects fourth-quarter demand to remain healthy, with Cargo performance a key swing factor.

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Lufthansa Group delivered a stronger third quarter on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, but narrowed its full-year earnings range as higher fuel costs reduced the margin for execution. The Lufthansa Group newsroom reported record quarterly revenue and stronger operating profit.

Revenue reaches a quarterly record

Revenue rose 9 percent year on year to 12.2 billion euros, the group's strongest quarter on record. Adjusted EBIT increased 6 percent to 1.4 billion euros, while the adjusted EBIT margin eased to 11.5 percent from 11.9 percent.

The result came despite fuel costs rising by 543 million euros from the prior-year quarter. Management said robust demand, disciplined unit costs and stronger contributions from Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa Technik more than offset the additional burden.

Fuel costs narrow the profit range

Lufthansa now expects full-year adjusted EBIT of 1.7 billion to 2.0 billion euros, compared with the previous range of 1.7 billion to 2.2 billion euros. The group expects its 2026 fuel bill to reach 9.3 billion euros. Fourth-quarter demand is expected to remain healthy, but fuel costs, demand and Lufthansa Cargo's performance will determine where the result lands within the range.

Lufthansa stock traded at 7.75 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:49 CET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 0.13 percent below the Xetra close of 7.76 euros on Tuesday, November 3. Since the previous report published on November 1, the quote has risen 7.94 percent from 7.18 euros.

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