Air France-KLM sets €500 million bond benchmark, shares in sector comparison
Published on 06/26/2026 at 10:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 10:25.
Air France-KLM (FR0000031122) has issued new euro-denominated notes, adding a €500 million benchmark to its debt curve as investors track the airline’s position against European peers such as Deutsche Lufthansa and International Airlines Group on Euronext Paris.Finimize summary of the bond deal
What the bond issue shows
According to a recent market commentary, Air France-KLM has raised €500 million via notes carrying a 4.250% coupon under its established Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, expanding its funding mix in the euro market.Finimize summary of the bond deal
The new notes are positioned as a fresh benchmark for Air France-KLM’s euro debt, giving fixed-income investors a clearer reference point for pricing and relative value versus other European airline issuers.Finimize summary of the bond deal
How the stock stacks up against peers
Air France-KLM shares trade primarily on Euronext Paris, where the airline competes for investor attention with Deutsche Lufthansa on Xetra and IAG on the London Stock Exchange, all tied to the performance of European travel demand and jet fuel prices.MarketWatch quote page for Air France-KLM
Following a Q1 2026 earnings release on April 30, Air France-KLM reported revenue of about $8.77 billion with an EPS of -$0.13, missing analysts’ consensus of -$0.05, underscoring a still-recovering profit profile compared with peers such as Lufthansa and IAG.MarketBeat earnings summary for Air France-KLM
Background and price data on Air France-KLM
All current news, price data and analysis on the Air France-KLM shares are collected in the dedicated topic section and on the group’s Investor Relations site.
The business behind the airline
Air France-KLM generates revenue mainly through passenger flights across its Air France and KLM networks, connecting major European hubs like Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol with long-haul destinations in North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.Air France-KLM Investor Relations overview
Where the stock trades today
The Air France-KLM shares (FR0000031122) last traded on Euronext Paris at around €1.50 on 2026-06-25, 17:35, according to recent exchange data, with the price reflecting ongoing sector-wide volatility in European airline equities.Euronext Paris quote page for Air France-KLM
Key data on the Air France-KLM shares
- Company: Air France-KLM S.A.
- ISIN: FR0000031122
- WKN: A0MW37
- Ticker: AF
- Trading venue: Euronext Paris
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 17:35): 1.50 EUR
- Market cap: approximately 4.8 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-25)
- Sector / industry: Airlines / Passenger Transportation
- Index membership: CAC All-Tradable
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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