Ryanair Holdings plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company's total operating revenues - continuing operations was €968.8 million against €844.4 million a year ago. Operating profit - continuing operations was €34.6 million against €29.4 million a year ago. Profit before tax was €19.3 million against €15.5 million a year ago. Profit for the quarter - all attributable to equity holders of parent was €18.1 million or 1.25 cents diluted per share against €14.9 million or 1.02 cents diluted per share a year ago.

For the nine months, the company's total operating revenues - continuing operations were €4,074.9 million against €3,556.8 million a year ago. Operating profit - continuing operations was €747.3 million against €679.9 million a year ago. Profit before tax was €698.6 million against €635.1 million a year ago. Profit for the period - all attributable to equity holders of parent was €613.7 million or 42.45 cents diluted per share against €558.4 million or 37.73 cents diluted per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was €462.1 million against €401.7 million a year ago. Capital expenditure (purchase of property, plant and equipment) was €257.4 million against €106.0 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2012. For the year, the company expects profits to exceed previous guidance (of $490 million to $520 million) and rise close to $540 million, a 7% increase on last year's profits despite a 19% increase in oil costs.