ENXTPA:SAFAerospace & Defense
Safran (ENXTPA:SAF) Stock Grapples With Record Margins And Lower Net Profit
Safran stock went into the H1 2026 release riding a strong run, with the share price up about 28% over the past three months and closing at €343 on the day of the numbers. The headline was not just solid growth; the market was confronted with a margin story that cuts both ways.
Recurring operating margin in the first half reached a record 18.4%, powered by a rich mix of civil engine services and propulsion profits. Yet trailing net profit margin over the past year sat at 11.6%, lower than the...