Renaissance Technologies's RYAAY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.11 M shares of Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) worth $152.4 M, representing 0.24% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in RYAAY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.93 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 2.67 M 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -300,356 | Reduce 12.46% | 2.11 M | $72.19 |
| Q3 2025 | +25,700 | Add 1.08% | 2.41 M | $60.22 |
| Q2 2025 | +116,300 | Add 5.12% | 2.39 M | $57.67 |
| Q1 2025 | -910,800 | Reduce 28.64% | 2.27 M | $42.37 |
| Q4 2024 | +514,754 | Add 19.31% | 3.18 M | $43.59 |
| Q3 2024 | +82,570 | Add 3.20% | 2.67 M | $45.18 |
| Q2 2024 | -215,500 | Reduce 7.70% | 2.58 M | $46.58 |
| Q1 2024 | -47,527 | Reduce 1.67% | 2.8 M | $58.24 |
| Q4 2023 | +17,123 | Add 0.61% | 2.85 M | $53.34 |
| Q3 2023 | +488,404 | Add 20.87% | 2.83 M | $38.88 |
| Q2 2023 | +1,000 | Add 0.04% | 2.34 M | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -365,777 | Reduce 13.52% | 2.34 M | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | +314,000 | Add 13.13% | 2.71 M | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -175,973 | Reduce 6.85% | 2.39 M | $23.37 |
| Q2 2022 | -245,000 | Reduce 8.71% | 2.57 M | $26.90 |
| Q1 2022 | -270,550 | Reduce 8.78% | 2.81 M | $34.85 |
| Q4 2021 | -545,277 | Reduce 15.03% | 3.08 M | $40.93 |
| Q3 2021 | -559,973 | Reduce 13.37% | 3.63 M | $44.02 |
| Q2 2021 | -932,277 | Reduce 18.21% | 4.19 M | $43.28 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.32 M | Reduce 20.48% | 5.12 M | $46.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -998,842 | Reduce 13.43% | 6.44 M | $43.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -632,500 | Reduce 7.84% | 7.44 M | $32.70 |
| Q2 2020 | -184,750 | Reduce 2.24% | 8.07 M | $26.54 |
| Q1 2020 | -468,145 | Reduce 5.37% | 8.26 M | $21.24 |
| Q4 2019 | -45,383 | Reduce 0.52% | 8.72 M | $35.04 |
| Q3 2019 | +277,250 | Add 3.27% | 8.77 M | $26.55 |
| Q2 2019 | -87,500 | Reduce 1.02% | 8.49 M | $25.66 |
| Q1 2019 | +657,500 | Add 8.30% | 8.58 M | $29.98 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.03 M | Add 15.03% | 7.92 M | $28.54 |
| Q3 2018 | -29,222 | Reduce 0.42% | 6.89 M | $38.42 |
| Q2 2018 | -923,250 | Reduce 11.78% | 6.92 M | $45.69 |
| Q1 2018 | -845,278 | Reduce 9.73% | 7.84 M | $49.14 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.93 M | Add 28.59% | 8.68 M | $41.68 |
| Q3 2017 | +758,613 | Add 12.65% | 6.75 M | $42.17 |
| Q2 2017 | +315,637 | Add 5.56% | 6 M | $43.04 |
| Q1 2017 | -143,222 | Reduce 2.46% | 5.68 M | $33.19 |
| Q4 2016 | +112,500 | Add 1.97% | 5.82 M | $33.30 |
| Q3 2016 | -665,250 | Reduce 10.43% | 5.71 M | $30.01 |
| Q2 2016 | -2.67 M | Reduce 29.53% | 6.38 M | $27.82 |
| Q1 2016 | +134,750 | Add 1.51% | 9.05 M | $34.33 |
| Q4 2015 | +8.91 M | New Buy | 8.91 M | $34.58 |
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 41 quarters since Q4 2015.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) was in Q4 2015, adding 8,911,798 shares worth $308.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,111,046 shares of Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY), valued at approximately $152.4 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) represents approximately 0.24% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) was 9,046,548 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016.