Passenger Traffic Growth
Ryanair reported a 9% increase in traffic, reaching a new record of 200 million passengers, despite challenges such as Boeing delivery delays.
Cost Management
Unit cost per passenger remained flat, allowing Ryanair to widen the cost gap with competitors, strengthening their growth potential over the next decade.
Strong Cash Position
Ryanair ended the fiscal year with EUR4 billion in gross cash and EUR1.3 billion in net cash, enabling them to plan share buybacks and aggressive debt reduction.
Fuel Hedging Success
Ryanair secured 85% of FY '26 fuel at $76 a barrel, a 4% saving compared to the previous year, and hedged 40% of next summer's fuel at $66 a barrel, a 13% saving.
Inclusion in MSCI World Index
Ryanair's removal of ownership restrictions led to their inclusion in the MSCI World Index, with expectations of further index inclusions by year-end.