Safran stock trades at EUR 334.30 while EUR 375 million buyback runs

Published on 09/25/2026 at 16:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Safran's H1 2026 margin reached 18.4 percent, up from 17.0 percent in H1 2025. Safran stock's five-session gain reached 3.50 percent through September 24.

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Safran stock (ISIN FR0000073272) was trading at EUR 334.30 on Euronext Paris on September 24, 2026, down 0.51 percent from the prior close of EUR 336.00. On September 18, 2026, WebDisclosure published Safran's plan for a EUR 375 million share buyback tranche.

Buyback runs through November

The repurchase began on September 21, 2026, and can continue until November 27, 2026, at the latest. The transaction forms part of Safran's EUR 5 billion buyback program for 2025 through 2028, of which EUR 2.275 billion had been executed by September 18, 2026, according to WebDisclosure.

First-half margin widens

Safran's Q2 FY2026 earnings transcript reported first-half revenue of EUR 17.6 billion, up 19 percent on a reported basis, while recurring operating income rose 29 percent to EUR 3.2 billion. The operating margin reached 18.4 percent, compared with 17.0 percent in first-half 2025, and free cash flow increased 43 percent to EUR 2.6 billion, according to Yahoo Finance.

Management guided 2026 revenue above EUR 36 billion and said recurring operating income guidance improved by EUR 300 million at the midpoint. The propulsion division posted a 24.5 percent margin in the first half, compared with 23.3 percent in first-half 2025, keeping engine aftermarket performance central to the earnings case.

Credit rating reaches A

On September 14, 2026, S&P Global Ratings raised Safran's long-term issuer credit rating from A- to A and assigned a stable outlook. S&P cited operating performance and forecast 2026 revenue above EUR 36 billion, versus EUR 31.3 billion in 2025.

Safran stock holds above EUR 330

Safran's five-session share performance was plus 3.50 percent through September 24, 2026, while market capitalization stood at EUR 139.853 billion and trading volume reached 434,337 shares. The latest Euronext Paris quote therefore combines a modest one-session decline with a positive five-session comparison.