Ryanair has repeatedly emphasized problems stemming from Boeing delivery delays, with the Irish low-cost carrier, which has several airline subsidiaries across Europe, cutting its FY26 traffic guidance by 4 million passengers.

The Irish carrier said it now expects to carry 206 million passengers in its 2025-26 financial year, down from the 210 million previously forecast.

Ryanair said it expects to take delivery of nine Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ahead of its peak summer season, fewer than expected, and as a result will cut its forecast for passenger numbers in the 12 months to March 31, 2026, to 206 million from 210 million.

Budget airline Ryanair on Monday reported stronger-than-expected after-tax profit for the three months through to the end of December.

Ryanair has revised its passenger forecasts, citing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries as the reason for postponing its goal of 210 million passengers to 2026

The budget airline reported an increase in earnings after passenger numbers and average fares rose in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, but Boeing delivery delays are expected to weigh on the company next year.

RYAAY stock up after reporting Q3 results with 10% revenue growth, strong balance sheet, and fleet expansion plans for 2025.

Ryanair , Europe's largest low-cost carrier, posted an after-tax profit for the three-month period ended Dec. 31 that beat analysts' forecasts on Monday, but revised down its passenger outlook on delays in Boeing aircraft delivery.