Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Ryanair Holdings shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Ryanair Holdings stock is Artisan Partners LP, with 53.3 million shares (5.13% of the company) as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 18.0%.
In Q2 2026, 425 institutional holdings reports listed 208.0 million shares worth $13.50 billion, down 1.0% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 19 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from December 15, 2025 (Lcf Rothschild Group, --).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through December 15, 2025.
Ryanair Holdings plc
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Ryanair Holdings shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Partners LP | 53.3 million | 5.13% | – |
| Michael O’Leary4.067 % | 42.2 million | 4.07% | – |
| FIL Investments International | 34.3 million | 3.31% | – |
| Rothschild & Co Wealth Management (UK) Ltd. | 31.1 million | 2.99% | – |
| Baillie Gifford & Co. | 10.5 million | 1.01% | – |
| Latitude Investment Management LLP | 5.7 million | 0.55% | – |
| Erste Asset Management GmbH (Czech Republic) | 3.9 million | 0.37% | – |
| Towers Watson Investment Management Ltd. | 2.2 million | 0.21% | – |
| Capfi Delen Asset Management NV | 1.9 million | 0.19% | – |
| Sjunde Ap Fonden (Investment Management) | 1.6 million | 0.15% | – |
As of September 25, 2026.
Ryanair Holdings institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 425 | 208.0 million | $13.5B |
| Q1 2026 | 443 | 210.0 million | $12.2B |
| Q4 2025 | 432 | 215.0 million | $15.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 391 | 218.0 million | $13.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 348 | 223.0 million | $12.9B |
| Q1 2025 | 334 | 229.0 million | $9.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 325 | 244.0 million | $10.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 306 | 249.0 million | $11.3B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Ryanair Holdings insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lcf Rothschild Group | Dec 15, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Lcf Rothschild Group | Sep 29, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Lcf Rothschild Group | Aug 22, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Baillie Gifford & Co | Jul 30, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Bnp Paribas Asset Management S.A.S. | Jul 16, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Blackrock Investment Management (Uk) Limited | Jul 1, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Bnp Paribas Asset Management S.A.S. | Jun 9, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Bnp Paribas Asset Management S.A.S. | Jun 3, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Bnp Paribas Asset Management S.A.S. | May 30, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Ubs Group Ag | May 30, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Ubs Group Ag | May 21, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Ubs Group Ag | May 7, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 19 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Ryanair Holdings stock?
Artisan Partners LP, with 5.13% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Michael O’Leary4.067 % (4.07%) and FIL Investments International (3.31%).
How many institutions own Ryanair Holdings stock?
425 institutional holdings reports listed Ryanair Holdings shares in Q2 2026, 208.0 million shares in all worth $13.50 billion.
Are Ryanair Holdings insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (19 transactions in all); the newest on file is from December 15, 2025.
