May. 16 at 5:26 PM
$RYAAY Heads up alert! Only three days until Upcoming earnings on Monday, 5/19/2025 for
$RYAAY
Neutral (5.5)
Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) has recently navigated through a complex landscape marked by both growth opportunities and external challenges.
The airline reported impressive traffic numbers, achieving a load factor of 93% for March 2025, which reflects strong demand and operational efficiency.
Over the fiscal year ending March, Ryanair became the first European airline to carry over 200 million passengers, indicating robust recovery post-pandemic and a 9% increase year-over-year in passenger traffic.
However, the company faces significant headwinds related to tariffs imposed by the U.S., leading CEO Michael O'Leary to threaten a reassessment of their substantial
$30 billion aircraft order with Boeing.
This uncertainty could impact future operational costs and growth strategies.
In terms of valuation, Ryanair trades with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio slightly above industry peers, which may raise concerns among investors given the ongoing tariff threats and geopolitical tensions.
The company's earnings per share (EPS) growth has been promising, but analysts are cautious about its sustainability amid these external pressures.
Revenue forecasts suggest continued growth, but elevated costs due to potential tariffs could compress margins.
### Upcoming Earnings Report Summary
Ryanair is set to report its next earnings results on May 15, 2025.
Analysts expect a continuation of its upward revenue trajectory, with consensus estimates projecting revenues to increase by approximately 12% compared to the previous quarter.
Historical performance indicates that Ryanair has consistently outperformed analysts' expectations, often beating revenue estimates by a notable margin.
Given the current market dynamics, analysts are closely monitoring the potential impact of U.S.
tariffs on aircraft orders and fuel costs, which could influence their earnings outlook.
The consensus among analysts remains cautiously optimistic, with recent upgrades reflecting a strong buy sentiment based on the airline's operational resilience and market position.
However, the looming tariff risks may temper enthusiasm, leading to a conservative outlook on future earnings growth.
- Funds were net sellers of
$RYAAY during the previous reporting quarter.
- Top 5 funds with large holdings in
$RYAAY:
* Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd
$807MM. CGMFundRank: 74%, Fund Website: www.bailliegifford.com
* Brave Warrior Advisors LLC
$232MM. CGMFundRank: 92%
* Ruffer LLP
$56MM. CGMFundRank: 89%, Fund Website: www.ruffer.co.uk
* Teewinot Capital Advsiors LLC
$28MM. CGMFundRank: 91%, Fund Website: www.teewinotfunds.com
* Immersion Capital LLP
$27MM. CGMFundRank: 64%, Fund Website: www.edgr.io
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