Ryanair, 2026 fiscal-year operating profit of 23 million 7,000 euros recorded
Ryanair's 2026 fiscal-year operating profit 23 million 7,000 million euros, up 52Revenue was 155 million 4,000 million euros, and the average load factor was 94%. The company cushioned the impact of rising fuel costs through advance jet fuel hedging.
Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, delivered a resilient performance in the 2026 fiscal year through its advance jet fuel hedging strategy. 26According to a Hana Securities report dated , Ryanair used hedging contracts to reduce fluctuations in jet fuel costs. The report cited this as a key factor behind the improved results.
Ryanair's 2026 fiscal-year operating profit rose 52% year on year to 23 million 7,000 million euros. The report stated that profit increased substantially during this period. The figure was attributed to the effects of hedging and improved operating efficiency.
Revenue was 155 million 4,000 million euros, up 11%. The report cited a recovery in passenger demand and higher fares as contributing factors to revenue growth. The company reported that expanding revenue broadened its earnings base.
The operating margin was 15.3%, 4.1% points higher. The report said the improvement in profitability was the combined effect of cost control and fuel-cost hedging. The company disclosed an improved margin structure.
Passenger numbers increased by 4% year over year. The average load factor 94% remained high. The report indicated that the high load factor contributed to maintaining profitability.
The average fare was 10.1 euros, 10% higher. Meanwhile, Hana Securities analyzed that domestic airlines would inevitably post large losses in the coming 2·4quarters due to rising fuel costs. Domestic airlines reported that the burden of rising fuel costs was substantial.
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