Amadeus IT Group updates buyback details, shares steady in IBEX 35 trade

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 17:01.

Amadeus IT Group S.A. (ES0109067019) remains active on its capital-return agenda. The Madrid-listed IBEX 35 member is executing a multi-tranche share buyback program that includes a second tranche launched in early June 2026, according to Spanish regulator filings and recent company disclosures.

What regulator filings show

On 4 June 2026, Amadeus IT Group announced the start of the second tranche of its ongoing share buyback program, with details filed with the Spanish market supervisor CNMV and referenced by data providers tracking the stock. CNMV filing on the second-tranche buyback The company subsequently reported recurring transactions in treasury shares under this program on 19 June 2026, documenting ongoing repurchases.

These transactions follow earlier capital-structure measures, including debt-market activity such as a 500 million euro eurobond placed in May 2026 that diversified Amadeus IT Group’s funding base and helped support shareholder returns alongside investment in travel-technology platforms, as covered by international news agencies. Reuters coverage of Amadeus IT Group’s 500 million euro bond issue

Analysts on growth drivers

Equity research remains broadly constructive on Amadeus IT Group, highlighting structural drivers such as airline IT upgrades and upselling of software modules. In mid-May 2026, Bernstein reiterated an Outperform stance and pointed to technology upselling as a key reason its first-quarter results exceeded expectations, underscoring confidence in the medium-term growth profile. Bernstein note on Amadeus IT Group’s Q1 2026 results and rating

More recently, a June 22, 2026 Bernstein comment cited conflict-related disruptions in the Middle East as a temporary headwind for second-quarter booking volumes while maintaining a positive longer-term view on the travel-technology cycle, positioning Amadeus IT Group alongside peers such as Sabre and Travelport in a sector where digitalization continues to deepen. Bernstein comment on Amadeus IT Group’s Q2 2026 volume headwinds

How Amadeus IT Group earns money

Amadeus IT Group generates most of its revenue from software and transaction-processing solutions for airlines, travel agencies and travel providers worldwide. Key platforms include its Altéa passenger service system and distribution technology used to manage reservations, inventory, ticketing and departure control for carriers across regions.

Where the shares trade today

The Amadeus IT Group shares (ES0109067019) trade on 2026-06-25, 16:45, on the Madrid Stock Exchange at 52.36 euros.

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