Lufthansa Shares Face Credit Scrutiny as Q2 2026 Profit Falls
Deutsche Lufthansa shares drew fresh investor attention on Sept. 1, 2026, as credit commentary pointed to pressure from weaker airline profitability, despite higher group revenue. In Q2 2026, Lufthansa posted EBIT of €346 million, down €515 million year on year, while revenue rose 8% to €11.1 billion. In H1 2026, seven aircraft sale-and-leaseback deals raised over €1 billion in cash, supporting liquidity and temporarily easing leverage.