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Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) extends buyback, cancels more shares

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6-K

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Ryanair Holdings plc reports further activity under its existing share buy-back programme. Between 27 April 2026 and 01 May 2026, the company purchased for cancellation an aggregate 8,001 ordinary shares of €0.006 nominal value and 540,986 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares.

These purchases, executed at volume weighted average prices ranging around €22 per ordinary share and about US $27 per ADS, are part of the programme first announced on 20 May 2025. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s outstanding share count.

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Ordinary shares repurchased 8,001 shares Purchased for cancellation between 27 April and 01 May 2026
ADS underlying shares repurchased 540,986 shares Ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares in same period
27 Apr 2026 ordinary share VWAP €22.700 Volume weighted average price for 2,000 ordinary shares
27 Apr 2026 ADS VWAP US $27.8629 Volume weighted average price for 114,604 ADS-underlying shares
30 Apr 2026 ordinary share VWAP €22.261 Volume weighted average price for 2,006 ordinary shares
01 May 2026 ADS VWAP US $27.2656 Volume weighted average price for 126,028 ADS-underlying shares
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
"540,986 Ordinary Shares underlying the American Depositary Shares, as further detailed below"
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 | Number of Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Shares"
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
"This announcement is being made 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.
LEI regulatory
"Issuer name: | Ryanair Holdings plc 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.

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 May 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 27 April 2026 to 01 May 2026 it purchased for cancellation in aggregate 8,001 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") and in aggregate 540,986 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
27 April 2026
2,000
€22.700
114,604
US $27.8629
28 April 2026
2,000
€22.180
89,594
US $27.2001
29 April 2026
1,995
€22.028
105,178
US $27.0237
30 April 2026
2,006
€22.261
105,582
US $27.3441
01 May 2026
-
-
126,028
US $27.2656
 
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: 05 May, 2026
 
 
By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____
 
 
 
Juliusz Komorek
 
Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Ryanair (RYAAY) announce in this May 2026 6-K filing?

Ryanair reported that it repurchased and cancelled 8,001 ordinary shares and 540,986 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 27 April and 01 May 2026 as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme announced in May 2025.

How many Ryanair (RYAAY) ordinary shares and ADS underlying shares were bought back?

Ryanair bought back 8,001 ordinary shares and 540,986 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares. All these shares are to be cancelled, slightly reducing the company’s total number of shares in issue under its existing buy-back programme.

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

The repurchases were made from 27 April 2026 to 01 May 2026. During this period, Ryanair executed daily buybacks in both ordinary shares and shares underlying American Depositary Shares, with each day’s volumes and prices set out in the accompanying table.

What prices did Ryanair (RYAAY) pay for the repurchased shares in this update?

For ordinary shares, Ryanair paid volume weighted average prices between €22.028 and €22.700. For shares underlying American Depositary Shares, prices ranged from US $27.0237 to US $27.8629, reflecting market trading levels during 27 April–01 May 2026.

Are the repurchased Ryanair (RYAAY) shares held in treasury or cancelled?

Ryanair states that all shares bought under the programme will be cancelled. This means the repurchased ordinary shares and those underlying American Depositary Shares will be removed from circulation rather than held in treasury by the company.

How often will Ryanair (RYAAY) report progress on its share buy-back programme?

Ryanair explains that purchases under its share buy-back programme will be announced on a weekly basis. Each update provides details such as dates, number of shares repurchased, and volume weighted average prices paid for ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares.