Ryanair Q3 Profit Falls 22% Despite 9% Revenue Rise

Ryanair Holdings Plc reported a 22% year-over-year decline in its third-quarter profit to €15 million ($16.3 million), despite a 9% increase in revenue to €2.70 billion. The budget carrier cited significantly higher fuel costs as the primary pressure on earnings. The company noted an 8% rise in traffic to 41.4 million passengers for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Ryanair reiterated its full-year profit forecast, expecting a range of €1.85 billion to €2.05 billion, contingent on avoiding adverse events like the conflict in Israel impacting forward bookings.