Ryanair buys back and cancels shares in April 2026

Ryanair Holdings plc reported that it bought back and cancelled 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,158 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reported that it bought back and cancelled 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,158 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026. These repurchases were made under its existing share buy-back programme announced on 20 May 2025.

The ordinary shares were repurchased at volume weighted average prices between €23.940 and €25.748, while ADS-underlying shares were repurchased at volume weighted average prices between US $29.1070 and US $31.5155. All purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count.

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Ryanair continues routine buybacks, modestly shrinking its share count.

Ryanair Holdings plc repurchased 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,158 ADS-underlying shares over five trading days in April 2026. The prices ranged from €23.940 to €25.748 for ordinary shares and from US $29.1070 to US $31.5155 for ADS-underlying shares.

These transactions are part of an existing share buy-back programme announced on 20 May 2025, and all acquired shares will be cancelled. That cancellation slightly reduces the number of shares outstanding, which can marginally increase earnings per share, though the filing does not quantify the overall programme size.

The company states that purchases under the programme will be announced weekly and that the disclosure complies with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. Future programme activity and any updates on total repurchased amounts will appear in subsequent disclosures.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares repurchased: 10,000 shares ADS-underlying shares repurchased: 574,158 shares VWAP ordinary shares (low): €23.940 +3 more

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Ordinary shares repurchased 10,000 shares Purchased for cancellation between 13–17 April 2026

ADS-underlying shares repurchased 574,158 shares Ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, 13–17 April 2026

VWAP ordinary shares (low) €23.940 Volume weighted average price on 16 April 2026

VWAP ordinary shares (high) €25.748 Volume weighted average price on 14 April 2026

VWAP ADS-underlying (low) US $29.1070 Volume weighted average price on 16 April 2026

VWAP ADS-underlying (high) US $31.5155 Volume weighted average price on 14 April 2026

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, American Depositary Shares, volume weighted average price, Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, +1 more

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share buy-back programme financial

"These share purchases form part of the Company's existing share buy-back programme, details of which were announced on 20 May 2025"

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

"574,158 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 | 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.

Article 5(1)(b) of 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."

ISIN financial

"ISIN: | IE00BYTBXV33"

A 12-character International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique code that acts like a passport for a specific stock, bond or other tradable security so it can be identified worldwide. Investors and systems use it to ensure they are buying, selling and tracking the exact same instrument across exchanges and data feeds, which prevents costly mix-ups and makes portfolio reporting, settlement and regulatory checks simpler and more reliable.

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What share repurchases did Ryanair (RYAAY) report for April 2026?

Ryanair reported buying back 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,158 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 13 and 17 April 2026. All these shares were repurchased on the market and will be cancelled as part of the company’s existing share buy-back programme.

On which dates did Ryanair (RYAAY) execute the April 2026 share buybacks?

Ryanair executed the reported buybacks on five dates: 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 April 2026. Each day included purchases of ordinary shares in euros and ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares in U.S. dollars, all within the existing buy-back programme.

What prices did Ryanair (RYAAY) pay for the ordinary shares and ADS-underlying shares?

For ordinary shares, Ryanair paid volume weighted average prices between €23.940 and €25.748. For ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, the volume weighted average prices ranged from US $29.1070 to US $31.5155 over the five trading days in April 2026.

Will the repurchased Ryanair (RYAAY) shares remain in treasury or be cancelled?

All shares repurchased in this period will be cancelled. The filing states that every share bought under the share buy-back programme, including the 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,158 ADS-underlying shares reported, will be cancelled, thereby reducing Ryanair’s total share count outstanding.

Is Ryanair’s April 2026 buyback part of a larger programme?

Yes. The April 2026 repurchases form part of Ryanair’s existing share buy-back programme first announced on 20 May 2025. The company indicates that purchases made under this programme will be announced weekly, and all repurchased shares will be cancelled following acquisition.

Why did Ryanair (RYAAY) reference Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014?

Ryanair noted that the disclosure is made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. This article governs how issuers report share repurchase transactions, ensuring transparency around buy-back activity conducted under formally announced programmes.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/20/2026 - 07:10 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 April 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 13 April 2026 to 17 April 2026 it purchased for cancellation in aggregate 10,000 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") and in aggregate 574,158 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
13 April 2026	2,000	€25.550	114,414	US $31.0133
14 April 2026	2,000	€25.748	115,276	US $31.5155
15 April 2026	2,000	€25.410	114,822	US $31.0145
16 April 2026	2,000	€23.940	114,638	US $29.1070
17 April 2026	2,000	€25.740	115,008	US $31.3072

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: 20 April, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary