Ryanair (RYAAY) CTO Hurley John Jh Sells $469K of Stock

On June 26, 2026, Ryanair DAC's Chief Technology Officer, Hurley John Jh, sold 15,000 shares of Ryanair Holdings plc (NasdaqGS: RYAAY) at an average price of $31.24 each. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program and amounted to a total value of $468,600.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ryanair Holdings plc

In addition to Hurley John Jh's recent sale, there has been other insider activity at Ryanair Holdings. On May 22, 2026, Jason Paul McGuinness, Ryanair DAC's Chief Commercial Officer, sold 9,999 shares at $27.56 each. Meanwhile, on May 19, 2026, Andreas Gruber, Joint CEO of Lauda, and Juliusz Grzegorz Komorek, Group CLO & Company Secretary, each bought shares, signaling varied insider moves.

Other Institutional Activity in Ryanair Holdings

Institutional investors have shown mixed sentiment toward Ryanair Holdings. Capital World Investors grew its holdings by 6,900,227 shares, ending with 37,951,484 shares worth about $2.19 billion, reflecting a 22.2% increase. Conversely, Capital International Investors reduced its position by 7,930,339 shares, leaving it with 31,999,590 shares valued at approximately $1.84 billion, a 19.9% decrease. Massachusetts Financial Services Co /MA/ also cut its stake by 2,809,535 shares, while FMR LLC and Baillie Gifford & Co reduced their holdings by 1,881,468 and 2,118,644 shares, respectively.

Ryanair Holdings plc Stock Up 20.2%

Shares of Ryanair Holdings plc traded near $64.32 on Tuesday. The company, with a market cap of $33.55 billion, has a P/E ratio of 13.9 and a forward P/E of 12.1. Its beta is 0.986, indicating relatively low volatility. The stock's 52-week range spans from $53.14 to $74.24, with a 50-day moving average of $58.28 and a 200-day moving average of $62.89.

Recent Earnings

Ryanair Holdings reported revenue of $15.54 billion, with a 9.4% growth rate. The company's net margin stands at 13.98%, and it has a return on equity of 25.37%. The next earnings release is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

Dividend

Ryanair Holdings pays an annual dividend rate of $0.99, yielding 1.53% with a payout ratio of 20.55%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its buy rating on Ryanair, setting a price target of $75. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $74.70 based on five analyst opinions.

About Ryanair Holdings

Ryanair Holdings plc, headquartered in Swords, Ireland, operates as a low-cost airline providing scheduled passenger services across Europe and beyond. Led by CEO Michael O'Leary, the company also offers ancillary services such as in-flight sales, car hire, and travel insurance. Ryanair, incorporated in 1996, employs about 27,081 people.

Bottom Line

Tracking insider trades, like the recent sale by Ryanair's CTO, can provide insights into company sentiment. These transactions, along with institutional activity, offer a backward-looking view and may not reflect current positions. Investors often watch these moves for potential signals, though they are not definitive indicators of future stock performance.