Ryanair buys back and cancels shares in May 2026

Ryanair Holdings plc reported that it bought back and cancelled 7,640 ordinary shares and 391,004 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 25 May 2026 and 29 May 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reported that it bought back and cancelled 7,640 ordinary shares and 391,004 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 25 May 2026 and 29 May 2026. Daily volume-weighted average prices for ordinary shares ranged around €25.17–€25.60, while ADS-related purchases were priced around US $30.32–$30.87.

The transactions form part of Ryanair’s existing share buy-back programme announced on 20 May 2025, under which purchases are to be reported weekly. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count. The disclosure is made in line with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares repurchased: 7,640 shares ADS-underlying shares repurchased: 391,004 shares VWAP ordinary shares low: €25.174 +4 more

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Ordinary shares repurchased 7,640 shares Purchased for cancellation between 25–29 May 2026

ADS-underlying shares repurchased 391,004 shares Ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, 25–29 May 2026

VWAP ordinary shares low €25.174 Volume-weighted average price on 29 May 2026

VWAP ordinary shares high €25.602 Volume-weighted average price on 27 May 2026

VWAP ADS-underlying low US $30.3170 Volume-weighted average price on 26 May 2026

VWAP ADS-underlying high US $30.8660 Volume-weighted average price on 27 May 2026

Programme announcement date 20 May 2025 Existing share buy-back programme start disclosure

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, American Depositary Shares, volume weighted average price, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, +2 more

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share buy-back programme financial

"These share purchases form part of the Company's existing share buy-back programme"

A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.

American Depositary Shares financial

"and in aggregate 391,004 Ordinary Shares underlying the American Depositary Shares"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

volume weighted average price financial

"Volume weighted average price paid"

The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.

Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

"in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended"

A European Union law that sets rules to prevent insider trading and market manipulation by requiring timely public disclosure of confidential company information that could affect share prices, and by governing trades by company insiders and communication rules. It matters to investors because it helps keep markets fair and transparent—like a rulebook and referee for trading—so prices reflect publicly available facts and investors can trust markets are not being rigged by people with secret information.

Article 5(1)(b) regulatory

"in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"

LEI financial

"LEI | | 635400BR2ROC1FVEBQ56"

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

FAQ

What did Ryanair (RYAAY) disclose in this June 2026 6-K filing?

Ryanair disclosed that it repurchased and cancelled 7,640 ordinary shares and 391,004 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares over 25–29 May 2026, as part of its existing share buy-back programme announced in May 2025.

How many Ryanair ordinary shares were repurchased and at what prices?

Ryanair repurchased 7,640 ordinary shares during 25–29 May 2026. The volume-weighted average prices per ordinary share on those days were approximately €25.174 to €25.602, reflecting small daily buybacks under its ongoing share buy-back programme.

How many Ryanair ADS-related shares were bought and at what prices?

Ryanair bought 391,004 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares between 26 and 29 May 2026. The volume-weighted average prices for these ADS-related purchases ranged from US $30.3170 to US $30.8660 over the disclosed trading days.

What happens to the Ryanair shares repurchased under the buy-back programme?

All shares repurchased under the programme, including the 7,640 ordinary shares and 391,004 ADS-underlying shares in this period, will be cancelled. Cancelling repurchased shares reduces the company’s outstanding share count over time rather than holding them in treasury.

What is the regulatory basis for Ryanair’s disclosure of these share buybacks?

Ryanair states this disclosure is made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended. That provision requires detailed reporting of buy-back transactions conducted under an approved share repurchase programme.

How often will Ryanair report transactions under its share buy-back programme?

Ryanair indicates that purchases under its share buy-back programme will be announced on a weekly basis. This 6-K provides the detailed breakdown for transactions executed during the week of 25–29 May 2026, covering both ordinary and ADS-underlying shares.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/01/2026 - 06:44 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of June 2026

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual

reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934.

Yes   No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

Ryanair Holdings plc

Transactions in own shares

Ryanair Holdings plc (the "Company") announces that in the period 25 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 it purchased for cancellation in aggregate 7,640 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") and in aggregate 391,004 Ordinary Shares underlying the American Depositary Shares, as further detailed below.

Date	Number of Ordinary Shares	Volume weighted average price paid	Number of Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Shares	Volume weighted average price paid
25 May 2026	734	€25.277	-	-
26 May 2026	1,219	€25.446	98,604	US $30.3170
27 May 2026	1,695	€25.602	99,242	US $30.8660
28 May 2026	2,000	€25.299	98,228	US $30.4393
29 May 2026	1,992	€25.174	94,930	US $30.4386

These share purchases form part of the Company's existing share buy-back programme, details of which were announced on 20 May 2025 (the "Programme").  Purchases made under the share buyback programme will be announced on a weekly basis.

All shares purchased by the Company will be cancelled. This announcement is being made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended. 

Issuer name:		Ryanair Holdings plc
LEI		635400BR2ROC1FVEBQ56
ISIN:		IE00BYTBXV33

Enquiries:

Contact:

Jamie Donovan

Ryanair Holdings Plc

Tel: + 353 1 945 1212

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

Date: 01 June 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary