Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, may soon qualify for a €100m bonus if the airline’s share price, currently priced at €23.80, remains above €21 for 28 consecutive days.
Ryanair’s shares have consistently traded above the €21 mark since 2 May, putting O’Leary close to achieving the necessary timeframe by the end of the week.
Delta Air Lines has seen a share price rise of 30.33pc recently, reflecting a robust market position with a Zacks Rank of Strong Buy.
United Airlines reports a 24.46pc increase in its share price, with a trading volume indicating healthy investor interest in airline stocks.
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have also experienced notable increases, with price gains of 18.63pc and 7.28pc respectively, signalling a recovery trend across the aviation sector
The CEO, who has been at the helm since 1994, defended the potential bonus by comparing it to high salaries in sports, stating that Ryanair delivers exceptional shareholder value.
O’Leary’s bonus is contingent on his continued role at Ryanair until 2028 and has faced scrutiny due to wider issues concerning corporate governance and operational practices.
Ryanair’s share price has increased by 3.8pc in the past week and 21.8pc over the last four weeks, as aviation stocks in general rebounded on news of Trump’s delayed tariff threat on Europe.
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