Ryanair (RYAAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$112.68

-5.02 (-4.27%)

(As of 09/27/2024 08:51 PM ET)

Ryanair - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
4

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for RYAAY.

Consensus Price Target

$154.67
37.26% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ryanair, the average price target is $154.67. The highest price target for RYAAY is $162.00, while the lowest price target for RYAAY is $147.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 37.26% from the current price of $112.68.

Get the Latest News and Ratings for RYAAY and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ryanair and its competitors.

RYAAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/1/23 to 9/30/24	1 Month Ago 9/1/23 to 8/31/24	3 Months Ago 7/3/23 to 7/2/24	1 Year Ago 10/1/22 to 10/1/23
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$154.67	$154.67	$158.50	$140.00
Forecasted Upside	37.26% Upside	38.76% Upside	39.68% Upside	44.02% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Buy

"Doomsday indicator” flashing for the first time since the Great Depression... (Ad)

It's been a bloodbath in the markets. The seven most valuable US tech companies lost a combined $1 trillion - in a single day. And things could get a lot worse...

Click here to discover how Wall Street insiders are quietly preparing for a market crash >>>

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	2.70	2.58	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	37.26% Upside	27.64% Upside	6.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent RYAAY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Time Frame

Start Date

End Date

Show

Export to Excel

Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
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 2 of 5 stars	P. Creuset Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/2/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	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
6/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Lobbenberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
Get the Latest News and Ratings for RYAAY and Related Stocks Enter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ryanair and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.
6/20/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Castle Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
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
12/15/2022	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	€18.20 ➝ €21.00
10/12/2022	Liberum Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 07:35 AM ET.

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 Saturday, September 21, 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's recent dividend cut may indicate a strategic move to reinvest in the company's growth and development, potentially leading to long-term value creation for shareholders.
Despite missing earnings estimates in the last quarter, Ryanair's strong historical performance and solid return on equity of 20.43% suggest a resilient business model that could bounce back in the future.
Recent institutional inflows into Ryanair, with notable investments from various firms, indicate growing confidence in the company's potential for future growth and profitability.
With a current dividend yield of 1.8% and a payout ratio of 20.50%, Ryanair's dividend policy remains attractive for income-oriented investors seeking steady returns.
Analysts' expectations of $7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year suggest a positive outlook for Ryanair's financial performance, potentially driving stock price appreciation.

Ryanair
Bear Case

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

Ryanair's recent earnings miss and revenue shortfall compared to analysts' expectations in the last quarter may raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain growth and profitability in the short term.
The net margin of 12.07% for Ryanair, while healthy, indicates potential challenges in maintaining profitability amidst competitive pressures and volatile market conditions in the airline industry.
While hedge funds and institutional investors have shown interest in Ryanair, the high ownership concentration of 43.66% by these entities could lead to increased stock price volatility and limited retail investor influence.
Uncertainties surrounding the global economic landscape and the aviation sector, including fuel price fluctuations and regulatory changes, pose risks to Ryanair's financial performance and stock price stability.
Investors should carefully monitor Ryanair's stock price movements and industry developments to assess the impact of external factors on the company's future growth prospects and shareholder returns.

RYAAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ryanair is $154.67, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $147.00.
: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ryanair in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RYAAY shares.
: According to analysts, Ryanair's stock has a predicted upside of 37.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ryanair's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Ryanair has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Sanford C. Bernstein, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ryanair more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Ryanair is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how RYAAY compares to other companies.