Safran shareholders approved a dividend of €3.35 per share at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), confirming the board’s proposal for the financial year. The vote reflects investor support for the French aerospace and defense group’s recent performance and cash-generation profile.
The dividend level places Safran at the upper end of payouts among large European aerospace suppliers, underscoring the group’s recovery from the pandemic-era downturn in commercial aviation. Safran has benefited from rising aircraft utilization and demand for spare parts and services, particularly in its engine and equipment businesses, although detailed financial figures were not disclosed in the available information.
The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on a date set by the company’s AGM resolutions and in line with French market regulations. The decision comes as Safran continues to navigate a mixed aerospace environment, characterized by strong aftermarket activity, ongoing supply-chain pressures, and long-term investment needs in next-generation propulsion and low-emission technologies.
The AGM outcome confirms the company’s intention to maintain shareholder returns while financing ongoing industrial programs. Safran did not provide additional guidance in the available information beyond the approved dividend amount.