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On July 28, 2026, Safran reported record first-half 2026 results and raised its full-year guidance across all key metrics, driven by surging civil aftermarket demand, a 41% jump in LEAP engine deliveries, and robust defense activity. Here are the detailed findings:

H1 2026 Financial Results

Metric	H1 2026 (Adjusted)	Change vs. H1 2025
Revenue	€17,571 million (€17.6B)	+19.0% reported / +20.2% organic
Recurring operating income (ROI)	€3,237 million (€3.2B)	+29.0%
Recurring operating margin	18.4% of sales	Record level
Free cash flow	€2,616 million (€2.6B)	+43%
Net income	~€1.9 billion	+21%

• LEAP engine deliveries: 1,030 units in H1 2026, up 41% year-over-year .
• M88 military engine deliveries also rose .
• Q2 2026 standalone: Revenue of €8.95 billion, beating analyst expectations .

Raised Full-Year 2026 Guidance (vs. Prior Outlook)

Safran raised its full-year targets above the prior ranges and above consensus :

Guidance Metric	New FY 2026 Outlook	Prior FY 2026 Outlook (Feb 2026)
Revenue growth	Up low- to mid-teens (affirmed)	Up low- to mid-teens
Recurring operating income	€6.4 – €6.5 billion	€6.1 – €6.2 billion
Free cash flow	~€5.0 billion	€4.4 – €4.6 billion

The raised guidance was attributed to strong civil aftermarket demand, higher LEAP volumes, and robust defense activity .

S&P Credit Outlook Revision

Standard & Poor's upgraded its outlook on Safran to "positive" from "stable" (while affirming the existing rating), reflecting the company's record profitability and stronger cash generation outlook . (Note: S&P affirmed the existing rating; the outlook revision signals a potential future upgrade.)

Commercial Aviation Aftermarket Tailwinds

• Civil aftermarket demand was described as "exceptional" and the primary profit driver, fueled by higher flight hours, aging fleets, and increased shop visits for CFM LEAP and CFM56 engines .
• LEAP engine production is accelerating, with 1,030 deliveries in H1 alone (41% growth), and the installed base of LEAP engines continues to expand rapidly, driving future spare-parts and MRO revenue .
• Defense activity also contributed solid growth .
• CEO Olivier Andriès said the results were "buoyed by exceptional demand in civil aftermarket services and robust defense activity" .
• Safran joined its partner GE Aerospace in raising targets, and the broader market backdrop of sustained air travel demand, supply-chain stabilization, and pricing power in aftermarket services continues to support the outlook .