Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.84
Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
20.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
RYAAY Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is unknown.
RYAAY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$0.84
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-16.2%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return8.8%
5Y Total Return39.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,92510Y ago$19,23320Y ago$61,496
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RYAAY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
RYAAY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ryanair Holdings plc distributes 20.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RYAAY has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -16.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RYAAY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 39.2%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,233 today.
RYAAY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.59
Avg/Payment$0.6215
Latest Change-14.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026Latest | $0.4550 | ↓ -14.6% | 1.45% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.5327 | ↑ +14.9% | 1.70% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.4634 | ↑ +16.9% | 2.06% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3964 | ↑ +2.7% | 1.83% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.3861 | ↓ -39.9% | 76.01% | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.6421 | ↓ -26.4% | 1.99% | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.8725 | ↓ -3.7% | 3.40% | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | $0.9058 | ↓ -3.6% | 6.65% | Dec 10, 2012 |
RYAAY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
20.4% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#2 of 3
RYAAY
LUV
DALRYAAY Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 1 | $4.10 | 11.1% | 9.01x | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 27.3% | 2 | $2.92 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.78 | — | 2 | $3.35 | 23.4% | 4.28x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.62 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.86 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.83 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.16 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.54 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.40 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.10 | — | — | — |
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Compare NowRYAAY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RYAAY stock.
How much dividend does RYAAY pay per share?
Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RYAAY's next ex-dividend date?
RYAAY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RYAAY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RYAAY's dividend safe?
RYAAY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.4% and FCF payout ratio of +24.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RYAAY increased its dividend?
RYAAY has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does RYAAY pay dividends?
Ryanair Holdings plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RYAAY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RYAAY five years ago would be worth approximately $13,925 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RYAAY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RYAAY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.