European markets opened in negative territory on Thursday as investors assessed a fresh batch of corporate earnings. The regional Stoxx 600 slipped about 0.6% in early trade, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each fell roughly 0.3%. London’s FTSE 100 was also slightly lower.
Airbus shares dropped more than 5% after the planemaker forecast 870 aircraft deliveries for 2026, missing analyst expectations. The guidance comes as competitive pressure builds, with U.S. rival Boeing continuing its recovery.
Renault reported a 3% rise in 2025 revenue but posted a net loss of 10.9 billion euros, largely due to a one-off charge related to its investment in Nissan. Despite the loss, the French automaker’s shares rose around 2% in early trading.
Nestlé posted lower annual sales and a 17% decline in net profit, though organic growth reached 3.5% for the year. The company said it is in advanced talks to sell its ice cream business, and its shares climbed nearly 3%.
