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Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) cancels shares in ongoing April 2026 buyback

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6-K

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Ryanair Holdings plc reports that it bought back and cancelled 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,716 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 20 April 2026 and 24 April 2026. These repurchases are part of its existing share buy-back programme announced on 20 May 2025.

The daily volume-weighted average prices for ordinary shares ranged from €23.010 to €24.860, while the ADS-related purchases were priced between US $28.2193 and US $30.5640. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, and transactions under the programme will continue to be announced weekly.

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Ordinary shares repurchased 10,000 shares Purchased and cancelled between 20–24 April 2026
ADS-underlying shares repurchased 574,716 shares Ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, 20–24 April 2026
Highest VWAP for ordinary shares €24.860 Volume-weighted average price on 20 April 2026
Lowest VWAP for ordinary shares €23.010 Volume-weighted average price on 24 April 2026
Highest VWAP for ADS-underlying shares US $30.5640 Volume-weighted average price on 20 April 2026
Lowest VWAP for ADS-underlying shares US $28.2193 Volume-weighted average price on 24 April 2026
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
"574,716 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"
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.
 
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 20 April 2026 to 24 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 574,716 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
20 April 2026
 
2,000
 
€24.860
 
114,604
 
US $30.5640
 
21 April 2026
 
2,000
 
€24.400
 
115,262
 
US $30.0505
 
22 April 2026
 
2,000
 
€23.960
 
115,784
 
US $29.4313
 
23 April 2026
 
2,000
 
€23.250
 
114,204
 
US $28.7238
 
24 April 2026
 
2,000
 
€23.010
 
114,862
 
US $28.2193
 
 
 
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: 27 April, 2026
 
 
By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____
 
 
 
Juliusz Komorek
 
Company Secretary
 

FAQ

What did Ryanair (RYAAY) announce in its April 2026 Form 6-K?

Ryanair announced it repurchased and cancelled 10,000 ordinary shares and 574,716 ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares between 20–24 April 2026, as part of its existing share buy-back programme first announced on 20 May 2025.

How many Ryanair ordinary shares were repurchased in April 2026?

Ryanair repurchased and cancelled 10,000 ordinary shares of nominal value €0.006 each between 20 April 2026 and 24 April 2026. The purchases were spread evenly over five trading days, with 2,000 ordinary shares bought back on each of those dates.

How many Ryanair ADS-underlying shares were bought back in this period?

Ryanair bought back and cancelled 574,716 ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Shares from 20–24 April 2026. These purchases were executed daily, with amounts ranging from 114,204 to 115,784 underlying ordinary shares per trading day during the period.

What prices did Ryanair pay for its April 2026 share buybacks?

For ordinary shares, Ryanair paid daily volume-weighted average prices between €23.010 and €24.860. For ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares, it paid volume-weighted average prices ranging from US $28.2193 to US $30.5640 across the five trading days in April 2026.

Is the Ryanair (RYAAY) share repurchase part of a broader programme?

Yes. The April 2026 transactions form part of Ryanair’s existing share buy-back programme, details of which were announced on 20 May 2025. Under this programme, purchases are reported weekly, and all shares repurchased by the company are subsequently cancelled.

What will happen to the Ryanair shares repurchased in April 2026?

All ordinary shares and ordinary shares underlying American Depositary Shares repurchased between 20–24 April 2026 will be cancelled. The company states that every share bought under the buy-back programme will be cancelled following purchase, reducing the number of shares in issue.