Safran SA (OTCMKTS:SAFRY) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Safran SA (OTCMKTS:SAFRY) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 80,625 shares, a drop of 29.4% from the January 15th total of 114,139 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 445,509 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 445,509 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on SAFRY shares. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Safran from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Safran in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Safran Price Performance

Safran stock opened at $99.21 on Friday. Safran has a 1 year low of $54.57 and a 1 year high of $99.93. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $90.16 and its 200-day moving average is $87.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.93.

Safran News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Safran this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised near‑term and medium‑term financial targets — Safran is targeting higher 2026 profit and has lifted its 2028 outlook on stronger aftermarket and defense demand, underpinning upgraded revenue/earnings expectations. Safran targets higher 2026 profit as jet engine services prosper
• Positive Sentiment: Aftermarket and engine services are the growth engine — strong MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) demand for civil engines is boosting margins and cash generation, cited repeatedly by management as the driver of the improved outlook. Safran Fires on All Cylinders as Engine Boom Lifts Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Defense win and India manufacturing upside — Safran said it stands ready to open an engine assembly line in India to meet local production requirements if India buys up to 114 more Rafale jets, creating a new production/recurring‑service revenue opportunity. Safran ready to open India engine production in Rafale deal
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction and partner commentary reinforced momentum — coverage noting rosy guidance (including a story tying Safran’s outlook to GE Aerospace partnership dynamics) helped lift sentiment among investors. GE Aerospace partner Safran rises on rosy guidance for 2026 and beyond
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call adds detail but also operational caveats — the Q4 2025 transcript highlights strong aftermarket trends and margin progress, yet management flagged the need to balance supply commitments and execution to realize the upgraded targets. Safran SA (SAFRY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Supply/prioritization risk around Airbus requests — Safran said CFM will prioritize existing commitments if Airbus requests extra engines, signalling limited upside from ad‑hoc volume if production capacity is constrained. This tempers some incremental upside. Safran cautious over stepping into Airbus engine dispute with Pratt

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational company active in aerospace, defense and security, with headquarters in the Paris area. The group was formed through the consolidation of long-established French aerospace and technology businesses and has developed into a broad supplier to commercial aviation, helicopters, space programs and military customers. Safran operates manufacturing, engineering and service facilities around the world to support original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket needs.

The company’s principal activities cover aircraft propulsion and equipment.