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Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) reported on May 18 a record full-year 2026 PAT of €2.26 billion, up 40% over its prior-year PAT of €1.61 billion
In its highlights for the full year, the company reported that traffic rose 4% to 208.4 million despite delivery delays on 29 B-8200 aircraft, with Rev. per pax up 7% and unit costs rising 1%. Furthermore, group revenue rose 11% to €15.54 billion, with scheduled revenue growing 14% to €10.56 billion as traffic grew 4% with 10% higher fares. Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) also reported that ancillary revenue rose 6% to €4.99 billion, while operating costs rose 6% to €13.09 billion.
Management stated that the company’s balance sheet is strong with a BBB+ credit rating and an unencumbered B737 fleet of 620 aircraft. The company anticipates fiscal year 2027 traffic to grow 4% to 216 million passengers. Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) provides low-fare airline-related services.