The results of the giant low cost Ryanair is resisting the kerosene crisis for the moment and the company reports a net profit of 2,137 million at the end of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, which represents an increase of 32%. Revenues have improved by 11%, to 15,540 million, after a 4% improvement in passenger traffic, to 208.4 million. Its planes have maintained a 94% load factor.
The 10% increase in ticket prices, compared to the 7% drop in the previous year, and a 6% increase in auxiliary income (4,990 million euros or 24 euros per passenger), have also helped boost results. Operating costs before extraordinary items have increased by 6%, to 13,090 million euros. All in all, the profit before extraordinary items amounts to 2,260 million, 40% more.
The group’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has referred to the uncertainty generated by , despite the fact that “Europe remains relatively well supplied with aviation fuel, with significant volumes coming from West Africa, America and Norway.” Ryanair has not offered profit expectations for 2026-2027. The short-term problem is price for the entire sector, with a barrel of fuel exceeding $150: “Ryanair’s conservative hedging strategy, with 80% of fuel hedged at around $67 per barrel until April 2027, will protect the group’s results in the current framework of volatility in the oil market and increase its cost advantage over European competitors,” O’Leary hopes.
Ryanair has been charged with a provision of 85 million for the historic one, from December 2025 and for 256 million, accused of hindering the work of travel agencies. This morning it was also revealed that the company is negotiating to extend Michael O’Leary’s contract until April 2032, which would include options on 10 million shares linked to targets.
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