Airbus Stock Rises Above Moving Averages, Boosted by Brent
The European aerospace manufacturer gains altitude during the session in a notably bullish Parisian market. The stock benefits from a more favorable environment for cyclical stocks, after a consolidation phase pressured by Brent. This movement allows the stock to recover several technical benchmarks lost in recent weeks.
A Marked Rebound That Brings the Stock Above the MM50 at €170.29
Airbus stock gains 2.46% to €176.52 at midday, compared to €172.28 at the previous close. Over the week, the stock has gained 4.39%, which partially offsets the 5.47% decline over three months. The rebound occurs in a CAC 40 up by 0.89% at 8,245.83 points, driven by cyclical stocks. Renault and Stellantis lead the index with gains exceeding 4%.
The technical breakthrough of the day is clear: the price moves back above the MM20 at €173.89 (a 1.51% difference) and the MM50 at €170.29 (3.66%). However, the MM200 remains out of reach at €189.79, which is 6.99% above the current price, indicating that the medium-term trend remains bearish. The RSI at 50 indicates a balance restored after sales in previous weeks, without signaling any excess. The next resistance threshold is at €188.50.
A Robust Order Book as Tensions on Brent Ease
The commercial flow remains strong. Air China Cargo signed an order for four additional A350Fs on Tuesday, bringing its total order book to ten aircraft for this cargo program. The day before, Saudia had taken delivery of its first A321XLR out of fifteen ordered, a first in the Middle East. These signals strengthen the commercial dynamics of the group on the long-haul and freight segments.
The energy context is also relaxing, with Brent around $98 and WTI close to $92, as diplomatic discussions on the Strait of Hormuz make progress. This downturn weighs on oil companies (TotalEnergies loses 3.11%) but relieves aerospace stocks, traditionally sensitive to the cost of kerosene. During the first quarter of 2026, the group recorded 398 net orders compared to 204 a year earlier, despite an adjusted EBIT halved to 300 million euros due to persistent shortages. The resistance of €188.50 now constitutes the next technical benchmark to watch.
