Airbus pledges higher dividends as it confirms financial guidance

Airbus SE introduced a new dividend policy on Wednesday, increasing the amount it intends to pay to shareholders in the future. The firm increased its new dividend payout ratio limit from 40% to 50% of the share of profits, bringing the new payout range to 30%-50%. 

Airbus also hinted at the possibility of paying out a special dividend and introducing share buyback programmes.