Airbus Shares Rise at Close, Surpassing the 217 Euro Mark
Airbus shares ended the session on Friday, January 16, on a positive note, gaining 1.19% to settle at 217.40 euros. The European aircraft manufacturer continues its upward trajectory since the beginning of the year, driven by a bullish momentum that has allowed it to post a year-over-year increase of more than 41%.
Positive Market Context Boosts Airbus
Friday's gain is part of a favorable context marked by Goldman Sachs' upward revision of its price target from 240 to 250 euros. This adjustment follows the release of the 2025 delivery figures, which confirmed the group's ability to meet its commitments with 793 commercial aircraft delivered, exceeding the revised target of about 790 units. The record order book of 8,754 planes ensures strong visibility for several years of production. Other analysts have also revised their recommendations recently, including Deutsche Bank, which raised its target from 222 to 250 euros on January 13.
Technically, the stock is now in an overbought zone with an RSI reaching 79, signaling strong bullish momentum but calling for caution regarding a possible short-term consolidation. However, the price remains well positioned above its moving averages, with a 50-day MA at 203.25 euros and a 200-day MA at 182.85 euros, confirming the positive underlying trend.
Further Upside Potential Remains
With an average price target of around 240 euros according to analysts, the stock still has a potential appreciation of about 10% from the current price. The increase in positive recommendations in recent weeks reflects the regained confidence of investors in the group's ability to gradually resolve its supply chain issues and to accelerate its production ramp-up. The goal to produce 75 A320 aircraft per month by 2027 remains upheld by the management.
However, the stock is approaching its technical resistance at 220.20 euros, a threshold whose breach could pave the way for a new phase of increase. The one-month volatility remains contained at 5.83%, reflecting relatively stable behavior for a stock of this size. The upcoming publication of the 2025 annual results, scheduled for February 19, will be the next key event for investors, who will be looking for details on the financial and operational goals for the current year.
