India, July 20 -- Irish low-cost airline Ryanair Holdings Plc. (RYA.L, RYAAY) reported Monday lower profit in its first quarter of fiscal 2027 with higher operating expenses, despite slightly higher revenues.
The company noted that price of its 20 percent unhedged jet-fuel spiked and fares fell 6 percent, primarily due to the impact of the Middle East conflict and the shift in first part of Easter holiday.
In the first quarter, profit declined 34 percent to 537.7 million euros from 819.9 million euros last year. Earnings per share were 0.5121 euro, down from 0.7659 euro last year.
Operating profit fell 37 percent year-over-year to 575.4 million euros, as operating expenses grew 11 percent from last year to 3.81 billion euros.
Total oper...