Airbus Shares Plunge 8% as Weak 2026 Delivery Targets Miss Estimates

Airbus SE shares experienced a sharp sell-off in Paris, dropping as much as 8% after the company issued disappointing long-term guidance. The aerospace giant set a 2026 delivery target of 870 aircraft, missing consensus estimates and signaling persistent production hurdles. Management attributed the lowered outlook to a "significant" shortage of engines from supplier Pratt & Whitney, which continues to impact the A320 jet family. Financial targets were also revised downward, with 2026 adjusted EBIT projected at €7.5 billion, trailing the Bloomberg consensus of €8.19 billion. The stock's decline below its 200-day moving average underscores a bearish shift in sentiment as structural supply chain headwinds threaten to weigh on future earnings and cash flow.