Two Sigma Investments LP Makes New $3.66 Million Investment in Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY)

Two Sigma Investments LP acquired a new stake in Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 83,996 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $3,661,000.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Ryanair by 32.9% in the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 954 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 236 shares during the period. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB lifted its stake in Ryanair by 8.3% during the fourth quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 3,369 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $147,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Schechter Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Ryanair by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Schechter Investment Advisors LLC now owns 11,584 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $505,000 after purchasing an additional 261 shares in the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Ryanair by 14.1% during the fourth quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 2,168 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $95,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gallacher Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Ryanair by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. Gallacher Capital Management LLC now owns 10,822 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $472,000 after purchasing an additional 364 shares in the last quarter. 43.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ryanair Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:RYAAY traded down $0.18 during trading on Friday, hitting $55.79. 2,228,246 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,672,562. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $47.80 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $46.14. The company has a market cap of $29.68 billion, a PE ratio of 17.10, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Ryanair Holdings plc has a 12-month low of $36.96 and a 12-month high of $57.32.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

RYAAY has been the topic of a number of research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Ryanair from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 27th. Wall Street Zen cut Ryanair from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank of Canada restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Ryanair in a research note on Wednesday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Ryanair in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ryanair currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price 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.