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Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Airlines

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $55.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Ryanair Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled-passenger airline services in Ireland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers various ancillary services; engages in other activities connected with its air passenger... Read more

$55.16+20.3% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#5 of 12 Airlines
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield-3.66%
IncomeYield1.76%Payout20.55%sustainable
Stop $51.55Target $65.16(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 2.8:1
Analyst target$74.90+35.8%5 analysts
$65.16our TP
$55.16price
$74.90mean
$82

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $55.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 51. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — Ryanair Holdings plc

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Attractive valuation
Risks
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Below 200-day MA

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.8
P/E (Fwd)10.3
Mkt Cap$29.2B
EV/EBITDA14.8
Profit Mgn14.0%
ROE25.4%
Rev Growth9.4%
Beta
Dividend1.76%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C10.33bearish
IV51%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 4.7<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.7>=4.5A.R:R 2.8 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
51 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $53.14Resistance $60.75

Price Targets

$52
$65
A.Upside+18.1%
A.R:R2.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-18 (nulld)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RYAAY stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $55.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 51. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $65.16 (+18.1%), stop $51.55 (−7.0%), A.R:R 2.8:1. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the RYAAY stock price target?

Take-profit target: $65.16 (+20.3% upside). Target $65.16 (+18.1%), stop $51.55 (−7.0%), A.R:R 2.8:1. Stop-loss: $51.55.

What are the risks of investing in RYAAY?

V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Below 200-day MA.

Is RYAAY overvalued or undervalued?

Ryanair Holdings plc trades at a P/E of 11.8 (forward 10.3). TrendMatrix value score: 7.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about RYAAY?

24 analysts cover RYAAY with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $75.

What does Ryanair Holdings plc do?Ryanair Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled-passenger airline services in Ireland, Italy,...

Ryanair Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled-passenger airline services in Ireland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers various ancillary services; engages in other activities connected with its air passenger service, including non-flight scheduled and Internet-related services, as well as in-flight sale of beverages, food, duty-free, and merchandise; and markets car hire, travel insurance, and accommodation services through its website and mobile app. It also provides passenger and aircraft handling, ticketing, and maintenance and repair services; and markets car parking, fast-track, airport transfers, attractions, and activities on its website and mobile app, as well as sells gift vouchers. Ryanair Holdings plc was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Swords, Ireland.

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