Safran expands Texas capacity while its buyback covers Safran stock
Published on 10/03/2026 at 11:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Safran announced on September 30, 2026, that Safran Power Units plans to double the capacity of its Grand Prairie, Texas, facility for turbojet engines used in missiles and drones. The additional capacity is expected to come onstream in 2028, according to the Safran release.
Weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz
Safran traded at EUR 331.30 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz at 11:04 a.m. CEST on October 3, 2026. That was unchanged, or 0.00 percent, versus the EUR 331.30 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026. The bid was EUR 331.20 and the ask was EUR 331.40. The further course of weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz until 1:00 p.m. CET/CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Safran stock.
Last Xetra trading day
The EUR 331.30 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026, is the reference level for the weekend indication. Xetra remains closed during the weekend trading session, with the next Xetra session scheduled for October 5, 2026.
Share buyback
On September 18, 2026, Safran agreed to repurchase its own shares for a maximum amount of EUR 375.00 million between September 21, 2026, and November 27, 2026, at the latest. The transaction forms part of a EUR 5.00 billion buyback program planned for 2025 through 2028, according to the regulated press release.
