Evercore ISI Group Rates Ryanair (RYAAY) buy, $75 Price Target

Evercore ISI Group reiterated its buy rating on Ryanair Holdings plc (NasdaqGS: RYAAY) on June 25, 2026, maintaining its price target at $75. This reaffirmation comes as Ryanair shares traded near $63.73 on Thursday.

Other Institutional Activity in Ryanair Holdings

Several institutional investors made notable adjustments to their holdings in Ryanair. Capital World Investors increased its stake by 6,900,227 shares, bringing its total to 37,951,484 shares valued at about $2.19 billion, marking a 22.2% increase. Conversely, Capital International Investors reduced its position by 7,930,339 shares, ending with 31,999,590 shares worth approximately $1.84 billion, a 19.9% decrease. Massachusetts Financial Services Co /MA/ also trimmed its holdings by 2,809,535 shares to 24,120,294 shares, valued at $1.42 billion, reflecting a 10.4% decrease. FMR LLC decreased its shares by 1,881,468 to a total of 10,653,127 shares valued at $615.75 million, a 15% reduction. Meanwhile, Price T Rowe Associates Inc /MD/ expanded its stake by 836,973 shares, totaling 8,141,862 shares worth about $470.6 million, a 11.5% increase.

Ryanair Holdings plc Stock Up 20.5%

On Thursday, Ryanair's stock traded close to $63.73. The company, with a market cap of around $32.64 billion, has a P/E ratio of 13.2 and a forward P/E of 11.7. The stock's 52-week range is between $53.14 and $74.24. Ryanair's 50-day moving average is $58.19, and its 200-day moving average is $62.82. The company's beta is 0.986, indicating moderate volatility. Ryanair maintains a current ratio of 0.903 and a quick ratio of 0.419, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.765.

Recent Earnings

Ryanair reported revenue of approximately $15.54 billion, with a growth rate of 9.4%. The company achieved an EPS of $4.75 and a net margin of 13.98%, while its return on equity stood at 25.37%. The next earnings release is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

Dividend

Ryanair offers an annual dividend rate of $0.99, yielding 1.61% with a payout ratio of 20.55%. The ex-dividend date was not specified.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ryanair Holdings plc

Insider transactions at Ryanair in May 2026 included several significant trades. Andreas Gruber, Lauda Joint CEO, sold 13,467 shares at $26.01 and bought 26,867 shares, although the purchase price wasn't disclosed. Group CFO Neil Michael Sorahan acquired 61,412 shares, while Group CLO & Company Secretary Juliusz Grzegorz Komorek bought 46,059 shares. Additionally, Ryanair DAC CCO Jason Paul McGuinness sold 9,999 shares at an average price of $27.56.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its buy rating for Ryanair with a $75 price target. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with an average target price of $74.3 based on five opinions.

About Ryanair Holdings

Ryanair Holdings plc, based in Swords, Ireland, operates as a leading low-cost airline in Europe. It offers scheduled passenger services across Ireland, Italy, Spain, the UK, and other international destinations. Besides flights, Ryanair provides ancillary services such as in-flight sales, car hire, travel insurance, and accommodation bookings through its website and app. Led by CEO Michael O'Leary, the company employs around 30,000 people.

Bottom Line

Evercore ISI's reaffirmation of Ryanair's buy rating with a $75 target highlights confidence in the airline's prospects. Investors keep a close eye on Ryanair due to its significant presence in the European market and its financial performance. As with all 13F filings and analyst ratings, these insights reflect past positions and opinions, not current recommendations.