S&P raised Safran to A. Safran stock trades 2.78 percent below its prior close

Published on 10/08/2026 at 11:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Adjusted revenue rose 19.00 percent to EUR 17.6 billion in first half 2026. Safran stock costs EUR 310.00 on October 8, 2026 after EUR 318.85.

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Safran stock was at EUR 310.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, 2.78 percent below its prior close of EUR 318.85. S&P Global Ratings had raised Safran's long-term issuer rating from A- to A on September 14, 2026, while keeping a stable outlook.

Credit rating reaches A

According to S&P Global Ratings on September 14, the upgrade reflected Safran's operating performance, expected cash generation and financial policy. The agency cited first-half 2026 operating margin of 18.40 percent, up from 17.00 percent in the first half of 2025.

The rating action also highlights the balance sheet behind the equity story. S&P forecast free operating cash flow of EUR 4.7 billion in 2026 and revenue above EUR 36.0 billion for the full year, while identifying commercial aerospace concentration and supply-chain bottlenecks as risks.

First-half growth sets the baseline

According to Defense And Tech, Safran's adjusted revenue reached EUR 17.6 billion in the first half of 2026, a 19.00 percent increase from the first half of 2025. Adjusted recurring operating income rose 29.00 percent to EUR 3.237 billion, lifting the margin to 18.40 percent.

The same first-half figures include EUR 2.616 billion of free cash flow and 1,030 LEAP engine deliveries, up 41.00 percent year over year. Safran's 2026 outlook calls for mid-teens adjusted revenue growth, recurring operating income of EUR 6.4 billion to EUR 6.5 billion, and free cash flow of EUR 4.7 billion to EUR 4.9 billion.

Safran had also announced a new share buyback tranche on September 18, 2026. WebDisclosure reported that the company planned to repurchase up to EUR 375.0 million of its own shares between September 21 and November 27, 2026.

Stock leaves a lower reference point

The Lang & Schwarz quote places Safran EUR 8.85 below its prior close, with the 2.78 percent decline giving investors a clear short-term reference point. The company's Euronext Paris listing remains part of the CAC 40, while the reported first-half margin and cash-flow figures provide the operating benchmarks for the October revenue update.

Safran was trading at EUR 310.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 11:04 a.m. CEST, down 2.78 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 318.85 on October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Safran stock.