Ryanair Holdings plc(RYAAY)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LSE:IAG) and other European airline shares could have further to rise as lower fuel costs and resilient travel demand improve the sector's earnings outlook heading into the second half of the year, according to UBS. The Swiss bank said investors had become more constructive on the sector over the past month, helped by a sharp decline in oil prices and growing confidence that consumers remain willing to spend on travel despite economic uncertainty.

RYAAY's passengers rise 7% year over year to 21.2M in June 2026, with load factor flat year over year at 95%.

Investors have continued to unwind bearish bets against European airlines over the past month, according to Citi. The bank published fresh positioning data, drawn from its quantitative team, showing how investors are betting on the sector.

Ryanair updates its family seating policy, offering free adjacent seats after check-in while keeping paid advance seat selection for preferred locations.

Ryanair has declined over the past six months as rising costs, macro uncertainty and weaker earnings estimates raise fresh questions about its near-term outlook.