Dassault Aviation books rising operating profit in 2025, sees higher sales in 2026

Core Insights - Dassault Aviation reported an increase in operating profit to €635 million ($737.36 million) in 2025, up from €519 million the previous year, driven by a 19% rise in net sales to €7.42 billion from €6.23 billion [1][1][1] - The company forecasts net sales to reach €8.5 billion in 2026, with planned deliveries of 28 Rafale and 40 Falcon jets [1][1][1] Financial Performance - Operating profit increased by €116 million, representing a significant growth year-over-year [1] - Net sales rose by €1.19 billion, reflecting a 19% increase [1] Production and Deliveries - Rafale deliveries increased to 26 units in 2025 from 21 units in 2024, while Falcon deliveries rose to 37 from 31, although both fell short of the target of 40 [1][1] - The company received orders for 26 Rafale and 31 Falcon jets in 2025 [1]