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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
Ryanair Holdings paid€173 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spent€8 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€203 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It received€0 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Ryanair Holdingsspent€384 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAi) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Ryanair Holdings's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Ryanair Holdings's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-173 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Ryanair Holdings's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-8 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings spent€8 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Ryanair Holdings's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Ryanair Holdings's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-203 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings spent€203 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Ryanair Holdings's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings received€0 Mil on other financial activities.
Ryanair Holdings Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ryanair Holdings Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Ryanair Holdings's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-2,201 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of €-2,201 Mil mean?
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-2,201 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Ryanair Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Cash Flow from Financing is €-2,201 Mil. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' Cash Flow from Financing of €-2,201 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Transportation company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-2,201 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.15, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-2,201 Mil. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-2,201 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.15.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-2,201 Mil
GF Value™: €25.15 vs. price of €26.33 (4.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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