Ryanair Holdings has been downgraded to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) after analysts slashed earnings estimates, driven by management's cautious outlook for the peak summer travel season. Following its most recent Q4 fiscal 2026 results in May, Ryanair acknowledged that airfare pricing has softened more than previously anticipated, with June-quarter fares expected to decline by a mid-single-digit percentage year over year and September-quarter pricing projected to remain roughly flat. The company also noted that consumers are booking flights later than usual amid macroeconomic uncertainty, making revenue forecasting increasingly difficult. At the same time, Ryanair is facing rising costs from volatile jet fuel prices, higher airport charges, labor expenses, and environmental taxes across Europe. As a result, EPS estimates for the current fiscal year have dropped 24% in the last 90 days from $5.59 to $4.25, while estimates for the following fiscal year fell 15% from $6.03 to $5.12.
Ryanair Holdings plcEarnings estimates slashed 24% for current fiscal year and 15% for next, with analyst downgrade to Strong Sell.