PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - France's Dassault Aviation said on Wednesday its operating profit rose to 635 million euros ($737.36 million) in 2025 from 519 million a year earlier lifted by a 19% net
Dassault Aviation books rising operating profit in 2025, sees higher sales in 2026
Dassault Aviation's Financial Performance and Outlook
2025 Operating Profit and Net Sales Growth
PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - France's Dassault Aviation said on Wednesday its operating profit rose to 635 million euros ($737.4 million) in 2025 from 519 million a year earlier, lifted by a 19% jump in net sales to 7.4 billion euros.
2026 Sales Forecast and Jet Deliveries
In a statement, the maker of Rafale warplanes and Falcon business jets predicted an increase in net sales to 8.5 billion euros in 2026, and deliveries of 28 Rafale and 40 Falcon jets.
Rafale and Falcon Deliveries in 2025
Dassault had already reported that Rafale deliveries rose to 26 units in 2025 from 21 the year before, and Falcon deliveries to 37 from 31, though short of its target of 40. The planemaker received orders for 26 Rafale and 31 Falcon in 2025.
Stock Performance
Shares in Dassault Aviation were up 1.7% in early Paris trading, outperforming the broader STOXX 600 index, which was little changed. The stock has already gained 22% this year, extending a rally that delivered a 71% rise in 2025.
CEO Commentary and Industry Challenges
Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainties
"The military, geopolitical, and budgetary contexts, coupled with tariffs, are creating uncertainty for business activity. At the same time, tax pressure is eroding the company’s competitiveness," CEO Eric Trappier said in a statement.
Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Project
Uncertainty and Rivalry with Airbus
Trappier flagged that uncertainty remains regarding the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet project.
The 100 billion euro initiative bringing together France, Germany and Spain is being threatened by a rivalry between Dassault Aviation and Airbus as disputes over the project's leadership deepen.
Additional Information
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(Reporting by Tim Hepher, Gianluca Lo Nostro; Editing by Inti Landauro and Jan Harvey)
