The facts
Ryanair’s SEC-filed results report profit after tax of €2.148 billion for the six months to 30 September 2026, compared with €2.539 billion in the same period a year earlier. [1]
The company reported first-half revenue up 3% to €10.08 billion and passenger numbers up 6% to 125.8 million; average fares were down 4%. [1]
Ryanair warned that its fuel bill could rise by about €2 billion in the next financial year at current forward prices. The estimate is conditional on those prices. [2]
The airline said it expects fares to rise materially but not fully offset the projected fuel-cost increase, and lowered its next-financial-year passenger forecast to 214 million from 216 million. [2]
Still unconfirmed
- The eventual fuel bill and how fully costs will pass through to fares remain uncertain and depend on future fuel prices and trading conditions.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 3 Nov 2026, 18:59 UTC.
The SEC filing establishes reported results; Reuters reports the fuel-cost and fare outlook. The €2 billion estimate is conditional on current forward prices, not a guaranteed realised cost.
- Ryanair Holdings plc Form 6-K: Half-year results for the six months ended 30 September 2026
Ryanair, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Primary source · 2 Nov 2026
Opened the issuer filing and checked the half-year income and operating statistics against the reported comparison period.
- Ryanair warns of €2bn higher fuel bill next year as H1 profit falls 15%
Reuters via Investing.com · Reporting · 2 Nov 2026
Opened Reuters report on the conditional fuel-cost outlook, fare expectations and passenger forecast.