Airbus stock gains as Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel place major widebody and narrowbody orders
Published on 09/12/2026 at 15:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Airbus stock (ISIN NL0000235190) closed at EUR 199.40 on Euronext Paris on September 11, 2026, leaving the aerospace group about 9.9 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 221.30 while still well above its 52-week low of EUR 157.42.
Fresh Vietnam orders support Airbus backlog
Airbus SE, the European aircraft manufacturer, received a notable demand signal from Vietnam this week as both Vietravel and Vietnam Airlines committed to new Airbus jets. According to Aviationnews.eu, Vietravel signed for 50 Airbus jets and Vietnam Airlines agreed to add Airbus A350-900 aircraft in a ceremonial exchange on September 10, 2026, at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
The additional A350-900s extend Vietnam Airlines' widebody fleet at a time when long-haul travel demand is recovering, while the 50-jet order from Vietravel points to continued appetite for narrowbody aircraft in Southeast Asia. As Aviationnews.eu reports, the deals were framed as part of broader economic cooperation between France and Vietnam, underscoring Airbus's role as a strategic industrial partner.
Options market prices in a moderate move
Beyond the order news, derivatives traders have positioned for a modest near-term move in Airbus stock. As Investing.com reported on September 11, 2026, a near-perfectly balanced options strangle was opened on Airbus with 2,203 October EUR 205 calls and 2,200 October EUR 195 puts, both expiring on October 16, 2026.
According to Investing.com, this strangle was opened against near-zero existing open interest, making it a textbook bet on a directional move in Airbus shares before expiry. With the stock closing at EUR 199.40 and gaining 1.85% on the day, the positioning implies that options traders are pricing in a swing of roughly 3% in either direction as the threshold for profitability.
For investors, the combination of a strong order backdrop and moderate implied volatility can be seen as a sign that the market currently expects steady, rather than extreme, price moves. The three-month performance of Airbus shares, up 13.77% over that period according to Investing.com, shows that the stock has already recovered significantly within its 52-week range of EUR 157.42 to EUR 221.30.
Stock valuation and investor perspective
Valuation remains a key discussion point in the market. A recent analysis on Simply Wall St characterizes Airbus shares on Euronext Paris under the ticker AIR as still looking inexpensive based on a discounted cash flow approach, suggesting an undervaluation of around 27.6% relative to its intrinsic value estimate.
For investors, such a valuation gap, if it persists, could provide a buffer against short-term volatility as long as Airbus continues to secure orders such as the Vietnam deals and maintains its backlog. At the same time, the aerospace sector remains exposed to cyclical risks, including changes in airline profitability, fuel prices and geopolitical developments, which can influence fleet renewal decisions and delivery schedules.
Airbus stock level as of the last trading day
As of September 11, 2026, Airbus stock traded at a closing price of EUR 199.40 on Euronext Paris, with a 1.85% daily gain and positioning within its 52-week range of EUR 157.42 to EUR 221.30. This places the shares around 26.7% above their 52-week low while remaining approximately 9.9% below the 52-week high, a range that reflects both the recovery in aerospace demand and investors' cautious stance toward valuations.
Key data on Airbus stock
- Company: Airbus SE
- ISIN: NL0000235190
- Ticker: AIR
- Trading venue: Euronext Paris
- Price (as of September 11, 2026): 199.40 EUR
- Market capitalization: not specified EUR (as of September 11, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Aerospace and Defense
- Index membership: CAC 40
