Ryanair Issues Impressive Traffic Numbers for December 2025

Core Insights - Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) reported strong traffic numbers for December 2025, with 14.5 million passengers, a 7% year-over-year increase, indicating robust air-travel demand [1][7] - The load factor for Ryanair remained stable at 92% in December 2025, reflecting consistent demand for its services [2][7] - Ryanair operated over 82,000 flights in December 2025, an increase from 78,000 flights in November 2025, showcasing expanded capacity to meet passenger demand [2][7] Traffic and Capacity - In the fiscal year ending March 2025, Ryanair carried 200.2 million passengers, a 9% year-over-year increase, making it the first European airline to surpass 200 million passengers in a single year [3] - For the first half of fiscal 2026, Ryanair's traffic grew by 3% year-over-year to 119 million passengers, prompting an upward revision of its traffic outlook for fiscal 2026 to over 207 million passengers [4] Stock Performance - Ryanair currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and its shares have increased by 21.1% over the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Airline industry which surged by 19.9% [5]