IrelandOct. 16, 2025 4:16 PM ETRyanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Stock, RYAOF StockRYAAY, RYAOFDhierin BechaiInvesting Group LeaderSummaryRyanair delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with revenues up 20% and profits more than doubling, driven by higher fares and cost discipline.RYAAY is shifting to a more measured capacity growth strategy due to aircraft delivery delays and macroeconomic headwinds, supporting higher airfares and profitability.The fleet renewal with Boeing 737 MAX jets enhances fuel efficiency, while risks include delivery timing, regulatory hurdles, and European travel demand.RYAAY stock offers 24% upside to a $75.58 price target, supported by strong cash flow, a net cash position, and potential for future buybacks or dividends.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Aerospace Forum get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More »A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 airplaneNGCHIYUI/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesRyanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY), Europe’s largest airline group, saw its stock price gain 12.6% since my last report in line with the S&P 500. TheMore on my IG serviceIf you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum, the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Data Analytics, our in-house developed data analytics platform. This article was written byDhierin Bechai21.6K FollowersDhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, defense and airline analyst.Dhierin runs the investing group The Aerospace Forum, whose goal is to discover investment opportunities in the aerospace, defense and airline industry. With a background in aerospace engineering, he provides analysis of a complex industry with significant growth prospects, and offers context to developments as they occur, describing how they might affect investment theses. His investing ideas are driven by data informed analysis. The investing group also provides direct access to data analytics monitors. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You