Lufthansa: Very Little Upside And Few Catalysts As Of Q2 2026
Lufthansa is rated 'Hold' with a €5.25/share PT, reflecting structural and strategic challenges despite restored dividends and a sound balance sheet. DLAKY's hybrid premium-budget strategy faces execution risks, with competitors like Ryanair, KLM, and Qatar offering clearer value propositions and stronger brand identities. 2Q26 revenue rose 8%, but EBIT fell over 50% due to fuel and labor costs; 2026 guidance was cut to €1.7–2.3B, below prior expectations.
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLAKY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLAKY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel costs amid Middle East conflict
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, is taking on additional fuel costs as the Middle East conflict poses 'enormous challenges.'
Deutsche Lufthansa Expects Strong Travel Demand Despite Iran War, Posts Narrowed Loss
The company said the Middle East conflict is boosting demand in its passenger airlines and cargo business but has also increased fuel prices.
Lufthansa Q1 loss narrows, keeps 2026 outlook despite fuel hit
Lufthansa reported better-than-expected first quarter results on Wednesday, as strategic hedging helped the airline sidestep the impact of rising jet fuel prices, while labour disruptions were kept largely under control.
Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, Lufthansa to submit binding bids in tight race for TAP
Portugal's government on Thursday asked Air France-KLM and Germany's Lufthansa to submit binding bids for a minority stake in flag carrier TAP, setting up a tight contest between the two European airline groups after closely matched initial offers, the only two it had received.
Lufthansa slashes 20K flights to save jet fuel as Iran war drives up oil prices
The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes would save the equivalent of approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel.
Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel
The German group said that the flights canceled are operated by several of its airlines, mostly its regional carrier CityLine, and will equal a 1% reduction in its passenger capacity.
Lufthansa to Cut Capacity, Ground Inefficient Aircraft to Tackle Higher Costs
The German carrier group said the measures were unavoidable due to the increase in prices since the start of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Lufthansa pilots go on strike again
A pilots' strike at Lufthansa and its low-cost subsidiary Eurowings caused hundreds of flight cancellations on Monday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Lufthansa cabin crew union calls one-day strike in Germany
Lufthansa faces a one-day strike this week, the airline's third labor disruption in two months.
