Aena reports 37.67 million passengers and Renta 4 targets Aena stock at EUR 30.60

Published on 10/19/2026 at 10:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

September traffic rose 3.9 percent to 37,669,196 passengers. Aena stock costs EUR 25.51 on October 19, 2026 versus the EUR 25.70 Xetra close.

Traffic growth and analyst valuation

Aena reported 37,669,196 passengers for September 2026 on October 13, 2026.
Renta 4 raised its target from EUR 30.20 to EUR 30.60 on October 5, 2026.
Aena stock trades at EUR 25.51 at 10:12 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026, minus 0.74 percent below the Xetra close of October 16, 2026.

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Aena (ISIN ES0105046017) reported 37,669,196 passengers across its airport group in September 2026, up 3.9 percent from a year earlier. The traffic update dated October 13, 2026 arrived alongside a Renta 4 target increase for Aena stock from EUR 30.20 to EUR 30.60, according to Benzinga on October 5, 2026.

Passenger growth stays positive

AWP Alliance News reported that Spanish airports handled 31,671,269 passengers in September, an increase of 4.2 percent. Group aircraft movements rose 4.9 percent to 318,246, while cargo declined 5.7 percent to 125,380 metric tons. From January through September 2026, group passenger traffic reached 309,916,589, up 4.1 percent year over year.

The traffic mix remains important for earnings. Madrid-Barajas handled 6,313,660 passengers in September, up 6.6 percent, while London Luton recorded 1,706,732, an increase of 7.3 percent. The figures support volume growth, but the cargo decline and rising investment needs remain counterweights.

Why do margins matter next?

Aena's first-half 2026 revenue reached EUR 3,299.6 million, up 10.1 percent from the first half of 2025, while EBITDA rose 6.3 percent to EUR 1,798.9 million. Operating expenses increased 13.5 percent to EUR 1,498.8 million, according to Benzinga. That comparison puts cost control at the center of the next results release.

Three milestones shape the story

On September 15, 2026, Spain approved DORA III, which covers regulated airport investment and tariffs for 2027 through 2031, according to Aena. On October 7, 2026, Fitch Ratings upgraded Aena's issuer rating from A to A+ with a stable outlook. On October 13, 2026, Aena reported 37,669,196 September passengers.

What dates come next?

Aena's next results for the first nine months of 2026 are scheduled for October 28, 2026, according to Benzinga. DORA III is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, with the regulatory period running through 2031, according to Aena.

Stock weighs traffic against costs

Renta 4's EUR 30.60 target is EUR 5.09 above the Lang & Schwarz price, while its valuation case also reflects higher debt from international acquisitions and a more demanding discount rate. Fitch separately expects average net leverage of 1.9 times from 2026 through 2030 and warns that regulated investment could pressure free cash flow.

Aena stock was trading at EUR 25.51 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 10:12 a.m. CEST, down 0.74 percent versus the Xetra close of October 16, 2026 at EUR 25.70. The price is EUR 3.35 below Renta 4's EUR 30.60 target. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Aena stock.