Ryanair Issues Impressive Traffic Numbers for February 2025

Core Viewpoint - Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) reported strong passenger traffic numbers for February 2025, driven by increased air-travel demand, with a year-over-year increase of 14% in passengers transported [1][3]. Traffic and Performance - In February 2025, Ryanair transported 12.6 million passengers, up from 12.4 million in January 2025 [1][2]. - The load factor for February 2025 was 92%, consistent year-over-year and an increase from 91% in January 2025 [2]. - Ryanair operated over 71,360 flights in February 2025, an improvement from the previous month, which faced delays due to 38 Boeing deliveries [2]. Growth Outlook - Following the pandemic, Ryanair has seen robust passenger volume growth, with a 9% increase in traffic for fiscal 2024 and a similar growth rate in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 despite Boeing delivery delays [3]. - Ryanair anticipates fiscal 2025 traffic to reach nearly 200 million passengers, a 9% increase, up from a previous estimate of 198-200 million passengers [4]. Stock Performance - Ryanair currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and has seen its shares increase by 10.8% year-to-date, outperforming the airline transportation industry's growth of 9.1% [5].