Aena shares drop over 2.5% despite 10.8% profit rise

Aena shares fall more than 2.5% at the start of trading on Wednesday, 28 October, even as the Spanish airport operator reports higher profits. Net profit for the first nine months of 2026 is up 10.8% on a year earlier, reaching almost €1,796 million. After 09.45, the shares are down 1.85% at €26.50 each.

Record passengers lift revenue

Aena handles a record 309.9 million passengers in the first nine months, up 4.1% on the same period last year. Total revenue rises 10.4% to €5,283.9 million.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation — known as Ebitda — reach €3,077.9 million, up 6.8%. At the end of September, Aena’s net financial debt stands at €5,845.2 million.

Airport tariffs set for the years ahead

On 15 September, Spain’s Council of Ministers approved the third Airport Regulation Document, known as DORA III. Covering 2027 to 2031, it sets an annual tariff path of 0.33% relative to 2026 levels and provides for €9,991 million in regulated investment.

Topics: Air travel · Economy

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com