CIBC Asset Management Inc Buys 28,477 Shares of Ryanair Holdings PLC $RYAAY

CIBC Asset Management Inc increased its stake in Ryanair Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:RYAAY) by 78.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 64,843 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 28,477 shares during the period. CIBC Asset Management Inc’s holdings in Ryanair were worth $3,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in Ryanair in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,920,000. Hudson Edge Investment Partners Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Ryanair by 0.3% in the third quarter. Hudson Edge Investment Partners Inc. now owns 956,650 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $57,609,000 after purchasing an additional 2,800 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of Ryanair by 13.9% in the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,245 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $257,000 after purchasing an additional 517 shares during the last quarter. JCIC Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Ryanair in the third quarter worth $4,160,000. Finally, Evergreen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Ryanair during the 3rd quarter valued at $221,000. 43.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ryanair Trading Down 1.4%

NASDAQ RYAAY opened at $68.00 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.70 billion, a PE ratio of 13.65, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 1.25. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $69.31 and its 200 day moving average is $64.33. Ryanair Holdings PLC has a twelve month low of $38.52 and a twelve month high of $74.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02.

Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, January 26th. The transportation company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $3.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.16 billion. Ryanair had a return on equity of 30.95% and a net margin of 15.04%. Research analysts forecast that Ryanair Holdings PLC will post 3.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ryanair Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a special dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.4545 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 16th. Ryanair’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 13.65%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

RYAAY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $71.00 price target on shares of Ryanair in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Monday, December 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Wall Street Zen lowered Ryanair from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Ryanair in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ryanair presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $73.50.

Trending Headlines about Ryanair

Here are the key news stories impacting Ryanair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company upgraded its fiscal‑2026 outlook on stronger-than-expected demand and earlier-than-expected Boeing deliveries, a catalyst for revenue and capacity upside. Ryanair Upgrades Fiscal 2026 Outlook on Strong Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Forward bookings improved and management described a bullish demand backdrop, supporting near‑term traffic and revenue visibility. Ryanair Outlines Bullish Outlook as Forward Bookings Improve
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results showed strong top‑line performance, with several reports highlighting revenue strength and healthy margins that support cash flow and valuation metrics. Ryanair: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript and presentation are available for details on costs, fleet deliveries and guidance — useful for assessing whether upgrades are sustainable. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/quant coverage highlights RYAAY as a value pick on style/ratio metrics, which can attract longer‑term buyers even as short‑term volatility persists. Ryanair is a Top-Ranked Value Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Some headlines highlighted an EPS surprise/miss (conflicting with other reports), creating mixed market reaction and uncertainty about underlying unit economics — headline confusion likely pressured the stock. Ryanair Demand Holds Up Despite EPS Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/legal items (an Italian fine flagged by coverage) add potential near‑term risk and warrant monitoring for any material fines or restrictions. Ryanair’s Italian Fine Vs. Musk Shine

About Ryanair

Ryanair Holdings plc is an Irish low-cost airline group headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1984, the company grew into one of Europe’s largest budget carriers by offering point-to-point scheduled passenger services with an emphasis on low fares, high aircraft utilization and rapid turnaround times. Ryanair serves a broad network across Europe and nearby regions, focusing on both intra-European leisure travel and short-haul business routes.

The group primarily operates a single-type fleet based on the Boeing 737 family, supplemented by a mix of in-house and subsidiary airlines that help serve different markets and regulatory environments.