Ryanair delivered solid Q3 FY26 results supported by strong mid-term and holiday demand. Despite a decline in net income due to an exceptional provision, revenue and traffic both grew. The airline maintained a high load factor while controlling unit costs.
Revenue rose 9% YoY to €3.21 billion driven by higher fares and increased traffic.
Net income (pre-exceptional) was €115 million; post-exceptional income dropped to €30 million.
Traffic grew 6% to 47.5 million passengers with a steady 92% load factor.
Fuel for FY26 is 84% hedged at $77/bbl; FY27 already 80% hedged at $67/bbl.
Ryanair expects FY26 traffic to reach 208 million passengers and projects full-year fares to increase by 8% to 9%. FY26 pre-exceptional profit is guided between €2.13bn and €2.23bn.
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