Ryanair sets new full year profit record, shares trade higher on ISE and Nasdaq

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 19:10.

Ryanair (IE00BYTBXV33) reported a marked jump in profit for its financial year to 31 March 2026, with pre-exceptional profit after tax rising 40% to €2.26 billion, according to an earnings statement filed via Investegate.The full year FY26 earnings release The stock is listed in Dublin and trades in parallel on Nasdaq, where the Ryanair ADR recently changed hands around $63 per share.Ryanair corporate site with latest share prices

What the latest figures show

The FY26 release shows total revenue up 11% year on year to €15.54 billion, driven by an 11% increase in traffic and firmer yields on European routes.The full year FY26 earnings release Scheduled revenue rose 14% to €10.56 billion, while ancillary revenue, including baggage and seat fees, increased 6% to €4.99 billion.

Management highlights a stronger summer schedule and disciplined cost control as key contributors to the higher profitability, keeping unit costs excluding fuel among the lowest in Europe.The full year FY26 earnings release The group continues to operate from around 95 bases across Europe, with a fleet of almost 650 aircraft and a stated ambition to reach 300 million passengers a year by FY34.Corporate profile on Ryanair

Analysts and trading metrics on Nasdaq and Dublin

On Nasdaq, the Ryanair ADR (ticker RYAAY) most recently closed at $63.73 on 24 June 2026, up 2.20% on the day, according to a MarketBeat quote overview.MarketBeat summary of recent RYAAY trading The same source shows a market capitalization of roughly $31.2 billion and a dividend yield near 1.6% based on a recent $0.455 ADR dividend.

On the Irish exchange, where the primary listing trades in euros, Ryanair shares were recently quoted around €27.40, with the day’s range stretching from €27.01 to €27.65, according to Davy market data as of the evening of 25 June 2026.Davy quote overview for Ryanair The stock offered a rolling 12?month net dividend of €0.19 per share, with the latest ex?dividend date on 15 January 2026 and payment on 25 February 2026.Hargreaves Lansdown ADR data on RYAAY

The low-cost model behind the airline

Ryanair operates a pure low-cost carrier model focused on short-haul European point-to-point routes, primarily using Boeing 737 aircraft with high seat densities to spread fixed costs over more passengers.Corporate profile on Ryanair The group augments basic fares with ancillary revenues from services such as priority boarding, seat reservations, checked baggage and onboard sales.

Where the stock trades today

The Ryanair shares (IE00BYTBXV33) traded on the Irish exchange at approximately €27.40 on 2026-06-25, 19:43, based on a delayed quote from Davy, while the Nasdaq-listed ADR recently changed hands around $63.73.

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