Safran Shares Dip Over 2% After a Week of Strong Gains
Safran's stock loses ground this Thursday, February 19, trading at 339.50 euros midday, down 2.22% from the previous day's close. This movement follows a surge of over 11% in the past seven days, which had pushed the price to high levels. However, the aerospace and defense group is still up 35% over the year.
The decline observed this Thursday in Safran is part of a logical profit-taking context after the recent bullish acceleration. The price had reached 347.20 euros the day before, a level that precisely matches the identified technical resistance on the stock. Falling below this threshold indicates a difficulty in sustainably crossing this zone. From a technical standpoint, the stock is significantly above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, located at 308.47 euros and 289.72 euros respectively, indicating a fundamentally upward trend. However, the RSI is at 81, a level that signals an overbought condition, meaning the stock has risen rapidly over a short period and might need a consolidation phase before resuming its upward trajectory. Today's decline appears to be a mechanical adjustment rather than a trend reversal.
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The upcoming weeks are crucial for the aerospace equipment manufacturer. The publication of the first quarter 2026 results is scheduled for April 23, an event that will assess the commercial trajectory and profitability of the group in a context of high demand for LEAP engines and service activities. The annual general meeting of shareholders will then be held on May 21, followed by the half-yearly accounts expected on July 28. These milestones will pace the visibility offered to investors on Safran's ability to sustain its organic growth and margin targets. Over three months, the stock has performed 13.47%, driven by the favorable dynamics of the aerospace and defense sector in Europe. The annual growth of 35.1% further reflects the continuous revaluation of the group on the financial markets since the recovery of global air traffic.
"2025 a été une année remarquable pour nos activités, portées par un trafic passagers record et une dynamique soutenue dans la défense."
Safran publie des résultats annuels 2025 solides: chiffre d'affaires consolidé de 31,189 milliards d'euros (+12,5 % YoY), résultat opérationnel courant consolidé de 4,787 milliards d'euros (+14,4 %), EBITDA de 6,318 milliards d'euros, cash-flow libre de 3,921 milliards d'euros; perspectives 2026: CA attendu en hausse de 12-15 %, COI entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros et FCF entre 4,4 et 4,6 milliards d'euros, ambi tions 2028 relevées.
Risks mentioned
Capacités de production de la chaîne d’approvisionnement
Opportunities identified
Croissance soutenue des activités d’après-vente et défense
Livraisons et contenu des services liés au LEAP et à l’aéronautique civile
Dynamique du trafic aérien favorable et extension des commandes dans la défense
Outlook / guidance
Expected revenue: Le chiffre d'affaires 2026 est attendu entre 12 % et 15 % de hausse par rapport à l'année 2025.
Expected EBITDA: EBITDA 2026 attendu entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros.
Management commentary: Pour 2026, Safran prévoit une croissance du chiffre d'affaires entre 12 % et 15 %, un résultat opérationnel courant entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros et un flux de trésorerie libre entre 4,4 et 4,6 milliards d'euros, sous réserve de l'exécution des livraisons et du calendrier de paiement des États clients.
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