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2026-02-19 15:23:06
[Pratt & Whitney Engine Shortage Hinders Production, Airbus Lowers Delivery Target, Sparks Stock Price Concerns] ⑴ A report released Wednesday by Berenberg analysts indicated that due to a severe shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines, Airbus has been forced to slow the production pace of its A320 family aircraft and has set a lower-than-expected annual delivery target, which is expected to drag down the company's stock price. ⑵ Airbus currently expects monthly production of the A320 family aircraft to reach 70 to 75 aircraft by the end of next year, lower than the previously set target of 75. Engine supply bottlenecks have become a key factor restricting its production ramp-up. ⑶ In terms of deliveries, Airbus predicts to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft this year, lower than the market expectation of 907 according to Visible Alpha. The weak delivery target reflects the continued pressure on production from supply chain issues. ⑷ Analysts believe that the dual factors of engine shortages and lowered delivery targets will put pressure on the stock price in today's trading. The market will focus on how Airbus responds to supply chain challenges and adjustments to its full-year performance guidance.
