Ryanair lands O'Leary contract boost, shares in focus
Published on 06/23/2026 at 13:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 11:13.
Ryanair (IE00BYTBXV33) is drawing attention in European trading after reports on Michael O'Leary's new contract through 2032. RTÉ reported a 50% increase in his basic pay to €1.8 million a year, and Reuters-linked coverage appeared on the same contract details.
Contract details in Dublin
RTÉ said the four-year agreement runs to 2032 and lifts O'Leary's annual base pay to €1.8 million. That follows Ryanair's full-year FY26 earnings release, which showed pre-exceptional profit after tax rising 40% to €2.26 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026. RTÉ report on the new contract
What the numbers show
Investegate's filing mirror for the FY26 earnings update puts revenue at €15.54 billion, up 11% year on year. Scheduled revenue rose 14% to €10.56 billion, while ancillary revenue increased 6% to €4.99 billion.
All news and analysis on Ryanair shares
The Ryanair file combines contract news, earnings data and share-price context in one place.
What the company sells
Ryanair's core business is low-fare passenger air travel across Europe, centered on high-frequency point-to-point routes. The airline's model also relies on ancillary revenue from baggage, seat selection and priority services.
Price at the open
The Ryanair shares (IE00BYTBXV33) trade on 2026-06-23, 12:01 on the NASDAQ at 62.74 USD.
Key data on Ryanair shares
- Company: Ryanair Holdings plc
- ISIN: IE00BYTBXV33
- Ticker: RYAAY
- Trading venue: NASDAQ ADR
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 12:01): 62.74 USD
- Sector / industry: Airlines
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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