Ryanair Holdings PLC RYA

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€23.79 +0.81 (3.52%)
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Ryanair: Cost Leadership and Industry Consolidation Support Long-Term Growth

Ryanair is Europe’s largest low-cost airline, operating over 3,600 daily flights to more than 240 airports across 40 countries. Founded in 1984, the airline maintains a disciplined low-cost model focused on point-to-point service, high aircraft utilization, and tight cost control. Ancillary revenue from services like seat selection, priority boarding, and onboard sales accounted for approximately one-third of total revenue in fiscal 2026.

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Price
€22.98
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls

Ryanair is Europe's lowest-cost airline. Its fully unencumbered fleet, strong balance sheet, and industry-leading margins enable profitable growth through the cycle.

Bears

Continued delays in Gamechanger and MAX 10 deliveries constrain capacity plans and force Ryanair to operate older, less fuel-efficient aircraft longer than planned.

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Trading Information

Previous Close Price
€22.98
Day Range
€23.12–23.92
52-Week Range
€21.12–30.15
Bid/Ask
€22.00 / €24.50
Shares Outstanding
1.04B
Market Cap
€24.64B
Volume/Avg
3M / 2M

Key Statistics

Price/Earnings (Normalized)
12.53
Price/Sales
1.56
Dividend Yield (Trailing)
1.69%
Dividend Yield (Forward)
1.70%
Dividend Payment Schedule
Feb, Sep
Total Yield
4.33%

Company Profile

Ryanair is Europe’s largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 daily flights across more than 220 airports in 36 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 “Gamechanger” variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Stock Style Box
Large Core
Total Number of Employees
27,392

Competitors

Valuation

Metric
RYA
EZJ
LHA
Price/Earnings (Normalized)
12.5311.6516.17
Price/Book Value
2.521.380.75
Price/Sales
1.560.490.22
Price/Cash Flow
7.504.102.83
Price/Earnings
RYA
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LHA

Financial Strength

Metric
RYA
EZJ
LHA
Quick Ratio
0.370.780.67
Current Ratio
0.791.100.86
Interest Coverage
—3.733.47
Quick Ratio
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Profitability

Metric
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LHA
Return on Assets (Normalized)
10.99%4.00%1.06%
Return on Equity (Normalized)
21.75%14.69%4.53%
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized)
18.41%7.91%2.89%
Return on Assets
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