Renaissance Technologies's RYAAY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.4M shares of Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) worth $145.21 M, representing 0.19% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in RYAAY, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.9M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 2.7M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +8.91 M | New Buy | 8.91 M | $34.58 |
| Q1 2016 | +134,750 | Add 1.51% | 9.05 M | $34.33 |
| Q2 2016 | -2.67 M | Reduce 29.53% | 6.38 M | $27.82 |
| Q3 2016 | -665,250 | Reduce 10.43% | 5.71 M | $30.01 |
| Q4 2016 | +112,500 | Add 1.97% | 5.82 M | $33.30 |
| Q1 2017 | -143,222 | Reduce 2.46% | 5.68 M | $33.19 |
| Q2 2017 | +315,637 | Add 5.56% | 6 M | $43.04 |
| Q3 2017 | +758,613 | Add 12.65% | 6.75 M | $42.17 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.93 M | Add 28.59% | 8.68 M | $41.68 |
| Q1 2018 | -845,278 | Reduce 9.73% | 7.84 M | $49.14 |
| Q2 2018 | -923,250 | Reduce 11.78% | 6.92 M | $45.69 |
| Q3 2018 | -29,222 | Reduce 0.42% | 6.89 M | $38.42 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.03 M | Add 15.03% | 7.92 M | $28.54 |
| Q1 2019 | +657,500 | Add 8.30% | 8.58 M | $29.98 |
| Q2 2019 | -87,500 | Reduce 1.02% | 8.49 M | $25.66 |
| Q3 2019 | +277,250 | Add 3.27% | 8.77 M | $26.55 |
| Q4 2019 | -45,383 | Reduce 0.52% | 8.72 M | $35.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -468,145 | Reduce 5.37% | 8.26 M | $21.24 |
| Q2 2020 | -184,750 | Reduce 2.24% | 8.07 M | $26.54 |
| Q3 2020 | -632,500 | Reduce 7.84% | 7.44 M | $32.70 |
| Q4 2020 | -998,842 | Reduce 13.43% | 6.44 M | $43.99 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.32 M | Reduce 20.48% | 5.12 M | $46.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -932,277 | Reduce 18.21% | 4.19 M | $43.28 |
| Q3 2021 | -559,973 | Reduce 13.37% | 3.63 M | $44.02 |
| Q4 2021 | -545,277 | Reduce 15.03% | 3.08 M | $40.93 |
| Q1 2022 | -270,550 | Reduce 8.78% | 2.81 M | $34.85 |
| Q2 2022 | -245,000 | Reduce 8.71% | 2.57 M | $26.90 |
| Q3 2022 | -175,973 | Reduce 6.85% | 2.39 M | $23.37 |
| Q4 2022 | +314,000 | Add 13.13% | 2.71 M | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -365,777 | Reduce 13.52% | 2.34 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +1,000 | Add 0.04% | 2.34 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +488,404 | Add 20.87% | 2.83 M | $38.88 |
| Q4 2023 | +17,123 | Add 0.61% | 2.85 M | $53.34 |
| Q1 2024 | -47,527 | Reduce 1.67% | 2.8 M | $58.24 |
| Q2 2024 | -215,500 | Reduce 7.70% | 2.58 M | $46.58 |
| Q3 2024 | +82,570 | Add 3.20% | 2.67 M | $45.18 |
| Q4 2024 | +514,754 | Add 19.31% | 3.18 M | $43.59 |
| Q1 2025 | -910,800 | Reduce 28.64% | 2.27 M | $42.37 |
| Q2 2025 | +116,300 | Add 5.12% | 2.39 M | $57.67 |
| Q3 2025 | +25,700 | Add 1.08% | 2.41 M | $60.22 |
Renaissance Technologies's Ryanair Holdings plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) in Q4 2015, acquiring 8,911,798 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) was in Q4 2015, adding 8,911,798 shares worth $308.21 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,411,402 shares of Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY), valued at approximately $145.21 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) represents approximately 0.19% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) was 9,046,548 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.