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Ryanair (RYAAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$42.75 -0.16 (-0.37%)
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Ryanair - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
5

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ryanair in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for RYAAY.

Consensus Price Target

$151.00
253.22% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ryanair, the average price target is $151.00. The highest price target for RYAAY is $155.00, while the lowest price target for RYAAY is $147.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 253.22% from the current price of $42.75.
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RYAAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/4/24 to 1/3/25
1 Month Ago
12/5/23 to 12/4/24
3 Months Ago
10/6/23 to 10/5/24
1 Year Ago
1/4/23 to 1/4/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$151.00$154.67$154.67$151.00
Forecasted Upside253.22% Upside248.27% Upside258.44% Upside23.11% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy

RYAAY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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RYAAY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Ryanair Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRyanairTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.89
2.62
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside251.49% Upside38.91% Upside14.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/11/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
J. Castle
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10/25/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
A. Lobbenberg
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8/29/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$149.00 ➝ $147.00+33.65%
8/9/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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P. Creuset
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8/2/2024Citigroup
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S. Sivakumar
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7/12/2024Hsbc Global Res
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R. Haradau-Doser
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7/12/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
5/24/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/4/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$145.00 ➝ $155.00+4.91%
12/18/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$140.00 ➝ $162.00+24.69%
6/27/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
4/19/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Buy
1/10/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight

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Should I Buy Ryanair Stock? RYAAY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ryanair pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ryanair
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ryanair Holdings plc:

  • Ryanair Holdings plc has a strong return on equity of 19.92%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which can attract investors looking for efficient capital use.
  • The company reported a net margin of 11.38%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit, which is a positive sign for potential investors seeking stable earnings.
  • Ryanair Holdings plc recently announced a dividend of $0.4677, representing a dividend yield of 4.2%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, making the stock attractive for income-focused portfolios.
  • With a current stock price around $44.85, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $60.29, there may be potential for price appreciation, appealing to investors looking for growth opportunities.
  • Analysts forecast earnings per share (EPS) of 2.97 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability, which can enhance investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Ryanair
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Ryanair Holdings plc for these reasons:

  • The company reported an EPS of $2.82 for the latest quarter, missing analysts' expectations of $2.91, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings targets.
  • Ryanair Holdings plc has a quick ratio of 0.81, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it suggests the company may not have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 200-day simple moving average of $84.99, which could indicate a bearish trend and discourage investors from entering the market.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own 43.66% of the company's stock, which may lead to volatility if these large stakeholders decide to sell their positions.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts may create inflated expectations, and if the company fails to meet these heightened projections, it could lead to a sharp decline in stock price.

RYAAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ryanair is $151.00, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $147.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ryanair in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RYAAY shares.

According to analysts, Ryanair's stock has a predicted upside of 253.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ryanair's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Ryanair has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Ryanair more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Ryanair is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how RYAAY compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:RYAAY) was last updated on 1/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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