Ryanair (RYAAY) cancels shares after February 2026 buyback activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reports that it bought back and cancelled a total of 6,202 ordinary shares and 532,750 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 16 February 2026 and 20 February 2026. The company paid volume‑weighted average prices ranging from €26.616 to €27.690 for its ordinary shares and from US $32.1244 to US $33.3707 for the ADS‑underlying shares. These repurchases are part of Ryanair’s existing share buyback programme announced on 20 May 2025, and all shares purchased under this programme will be cancelled.

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 February 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.

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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.

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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 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 it purchased for cancellation in aggregate 6,202 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") and in aggregate 532,750 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
16 February 2026	1,500	€27.690	-	-
17 February 2026	1,532	€27.460	131,274	US $33.3707
18 February 2026	1,054	€27.344	128,102	US $33.0753
19 February 2026	792	€26.616	140,226	US $32.1244
20 February 2026	1,324	€26.696	133,148	US $32.3418

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: 23 February, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) disclose in this 6-K filing?

Ryanair Holdings plc disclosed that it repurchased and cancelled shares under its share buyback programme. Between 16 and 20 February 2026, it acquired 6,202 ordinary shares and 532,750 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares at specified daily volume-weighted average prices.

How many Ryanair (RYAAY) ordinary shares were repurchased and cancelled?

Ryanair repurchased and cancelled a total of 6,202 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each. These purchases occurred over five trading days from 16 to 20 February 2026, with daily volume-weighted average prices between €26.616 and €27.690 per ordinary share.

How many Ryanair (RYAAY) ADS-underlying shares were bought back and at what prices?

Ryanair bought back 532,750 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares. These were acquired between 17 and 20 February 2026 at daily volume-weighted average prices ranging from US $32.1244 to US $33.3707, and all such shares will be cancelled under the buyback programme.

Over what period did Ryanair (RYAAY) conduct these share buybacks?

The share buybacks were conducted over the period from 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026. During these five days, Ryanair executed purchases in both its ordinary shares and ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares as part of its existing repurchase programme.

Are Ryanair’s repurchased shares under this programme being cancelled?

Yes, all shares repurchased by Ryanair under its share buyback programme will be cancelled. The filing explicitly states that all shares bought back by the company under the programme, including during 16–20 February 2026, will be removed from circulation following purchase.

What is the relation of this Ryanair (RYAAY) buyback to its existing programme?

These transactions are part of Ryanair’s existing share buyback programme announced on 20 May 2025. The filing notes that purchases under the programme will be reported weekly and confirms that the 16–20 February 2026 trades fall within that previously announced framework.