Ryanair (RYAAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$44.70 +0.21 (+0.47%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

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
237.81% 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 237.81% from the current price of $44.70.

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RYAAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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)	0 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	$162.00
Forecasted Upside	237.81% Upside	260.70% Upside	35.98% Upside	20.15% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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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.

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.

Ryanair Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ryanair	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.89	2.61	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	237.81% Upside	43.92% Upside	14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent RYAAY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/11/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	J. Castle Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/25/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Lobbenberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
8/29/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$149.00 ➝ $147.00	+33.65%
8/9/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Creuset Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Sivakumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/12/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Haradau-Doser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/12/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/24/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/4/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$145.00 ➝ $155.00	+4.91%
12/18/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$140.00 ➝ $162.00	+24.69%
6/27/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
4/19/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Buy
1/10/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ryanair pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ryanair
Bull Case

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

Ryanair Holdings plc reported 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 has 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's recent earnings per share (EPS) of $2.82, while slightly below analysts' expectations, still reflects solid performance compared to $2.88 EPS from the same quarter last year, suggesting resilience in earnings.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 43.66% of Ryanair Holdings plc's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive signal for individual investors.
The current stock price of Ryanair Holdings plc is approximately $45.33, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.

Ryanair
Bear Case

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

The company missed analysts' consensus estimates for EPS by $0.09, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings expectations.
Ryanair Holdings plc's revenue of $5.57 billion fell short of analyst estimates of $5.59 billion, indicating potential challenges in revenue growth that could affect future profitability.
Despite a strong return on equity, the slight decline in EPS year-over-year may suggest that the company is facing headwinds in maintaining its previous growth trajectory.
Recent changes in institutional holdings, while showing increased interest, also reflect a volatile investment environment, which could lead to uncertainty for individual investors.
The competitive landscape in the airline industry remains intense, with various factors such as fuel prices and economic conditions potentially impacting Ryanair Holdings plc's performance.

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ryanair in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RYAAY shares.
: According to analysts, Ryanair's stock has a predicted upside of 237.81% 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 2.61. Learn more on how RYAAY compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:RYAAY) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ryanair (RYAAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target