Airbus Shares Slide to €170.06, Losing Over 10% in Three Months
Airbus shares fell by 1.9% to €170.06 at midday, while the CAC 40 slightly gained 0.26% at 8,138.93 points. The stock is among the biggest losers in the Paris index during the session. The European aircraft manufacturer continues its decline that started in mid-May, with a drop of more than 10% over three months.
Airbus Among the Biggest Losers of the CAC 40 Despite a Generally Positive Index
Today's movement places Airbus among the biggest losers of the CAC 40, in an otherwise positively oriented Parisian market. The stock loses 1.9% to €170.06 while the index gains 0.26%. Over the week, the performance is nearly symbolic at -1.95%, but the gap widens over three months to -10.37%. The decline is part of a European sector context marked by persistent oil price pressures observed in recent weeks. The brief rebound on May 18 (+2% to €171.04) did not hold. The annual performance remains positive at +5.08%, but the stock has erased a significant portion of its spring rally.
Price Breaks the 20-Day Average and Remains 10% Below Its 200-Day Average
The day's technical movement is marked by the crossing below the 20-day moving average, located at €173.08. The price is now 1.74% below this short-term reference. The 50-day moving average at €170.70 is being tested, with the gap limited to 0.37%. More structurally: the stock is trading 10.46% below its 200-day average (€189.92), confirming a deterioration in the medium-term trend. The RSI at 50 remains neutral, showing no signs of seller exhaustion. The support at €165.56 is the next technical marker in case the decline continues. Regarding corporate news, the successful tactical drone test with the Spanish Navy announced on May 20 did not reverse the trend. The next graphical milestone focuses on the support at €165.56.
