5,076 Shares in Ryanair Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:RYAAY) Purchased by Ritholtz Wealth Management

Ritholtz Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Ryanair Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:RYAAY - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 5,076 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $215,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. National Bank of Canada FI grew its position in Ryanair by 198.6% in the 4th quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 657 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 437 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Ryanair by 32.9% in the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 954 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 236 shares during the last quarter. Redwood Park Advisors LLC bought a new position in Ryanair in the 4th quarter worth about $43,000. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new position in Ryanair in the 1st quarter worth about $48,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in Ryanair by 13.2% in the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,278 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $97,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 43.66% of the company's stock.

Ryanair Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:RYAAY opened at $54.97 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.20, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.38. Ryanair Holdings PLC has a 1-year low of $36.96 and a 1-year high of $58.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.74. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $51.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $47.37.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently issued reports on RYAAY. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Ryanair from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 27th. Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Ryanair from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Ryanair has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $147.00.

Ryanair Profile

Ryanair Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled-passenger airline services in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and internationally. It is also involved in the provision of various ancillary services, such as non-flight scheduled and Internet-related services, as well as in-flight sale of beverages, food, duty-free, and merchandise; and markets car hire, travel insurance, and accommodation services through its website and mobile app.

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