Lufthansa stock heads into the open after a 1.2 percent rise
Published on 09/18/2026 at 08:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lufthansa stock closed at EUR 7.60 on Xetra on September 16, 2026, up 1.2 percent. The move came as travel shares firmed and Lufthansa matched the sector tone.
September 16, 2026 in numbers
Lufthansa AG (ISIN DE0008232125) closed with more than 1,378,000 shares traded, according to ad hoc news. Reuters reported on September 17, 2026, that travel stocks rose 0.8 percent, with Lufthansa and Ryanair both advancing, which leaves the stock ahead of the wider travel basket on that session.
The shares also ended well above the EUR 6.77 52-week low and below the EUR 10.22 52-week high. The S&P 500 rose 1.06 percent in the latest US session, offering a firmer risk backdrop for today.
Today in focus
On September 18, 2026, Lufthansa Group is in the market focus after Aviation Week reported that the group firms options for 20 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, adding to its fleet plan. The same report says the jets will gradually replace older Airbus A320-family aircraft across the group.
