RBC Tweaks Lufthansa Price Target, Forecasts Amid Model Update

12:36 PM EDT, 07/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- RBC Capital Markets raised its price target for Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA.F) to 8.50 euros from 8 euros amid a model update, noting that the macropolitical backdrop in Germany is becoming more supportive to the company's prospects. "We generally firm FY26E-FY28E forecasts as we update fuel price, macro and unit revenue assumptions. Fuel prices have increased so far in July, although declined since our last update in May. However, we also reflect a strike impact in FY27E leaving our 2QE forecasts below consensus," the research firm said Monday. Analysts still expect the German airline to see a decline in EBIT in 2026 amid concerns that its exposure to higher jet fuel prices and direct cost of flight cancellations "will outweigh some of the top-line opportunities." The sector perform recommendation on the stock was maintained.