Airbus Kicks Off EUR 5 Billion Buyback With EUR 800 Million Opening Tranche
Published on 11/12/2026 at 04:42 | Editorial boerse-global.de
Airbus has fired the starting gun on a multi-year share repurchase programme worth up to EUR 5 billion, setting a 31 July 2029 end date for the full scheme. The opening tranche, capped at EUR 800 million, began on Monday and runs through 23 December 2026.
Shares bought under the programme are earmarked for cancellation, Airbus said. The launch comes hard on the heels of a separate buyback completed for employee share ownership and stock-based compensation plans, under which the company repurchased roughly 202,000 shares on 6 November.
French Defence Contract and Cathay Order Bolster Order Book
France's procurement agency DGA awarded the IRIS military Earth-observation satellite contract to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space. Airbus leads the project, with Thales Alenia Space as co-contractor, and the contract — covering two satellites, associated ground segments and in-orbit operation and maintenance — is valued at more than EUR 1.5 billion for the consortium.
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In the commercial arena, Cathay Group placed a firm order for 14 additional Airbus aircraft: eleven A330-900s and three A321neos. The deal lifts Cathay's firm commitments for the A330-900 to 41 jets.
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UBS Trims Target but Keeps Buy Rating
UBS cut its price target on Airbus on 6 November, lowering it from EUR 230 to EUR 220 while maintaining a buy recommendation. The stock rose 0.7% and closed at EUR 210.55, leaving it below the revised target.
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