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Hollywood Bowl (BOWL) Share Price & Analysis

BOWL Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 274.00-GBX 0.50(-0.18%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
GBX 240GBX 260GBX 2803 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 273.50 - GBX 278.50
52-Week Range
GBX 227.50 - GBX 312.50
Previous Close
GBX 274.50
Volume
799.83K
Average Volume (3M)
536.70K
Market Cap
GBP 456.52M
Enterprise Value
GBP 604.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 25.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 235.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
13.6
Beta
1.05
Next Earnings
Dec 22, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 25, 2026
Dividend Yield
5.00%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitable Revenue Growth

Revenue increased 4.16% in the latest year, while EBIT and EBITDA margins were 22.77% and 35.89%. This combination indicates the venue model is converting demand into substantial operating profit, providing a durable base for reinvestment and resilience over the next several quarters.

Strong Cash Generation

Strong free cash flow growth and cash conversion show that reported profits are translating effectively into funds available for investment, debt management, or shareholder returns. This supports financial flexibility and gives Hollywood Bowl greater capacity to sustain operations and fund future venue development.

Solid Capital Structure And Equity Returns

A 34.45% equity ratio provides a meaningful capital base, while 22.87% return on equity demonstrates productive use of shareholder funds. Together, these measures support balance-sheet resilience and indicate that the existing venue portfolio is generating attractive returns on invested capital.

Bears Say

Rising Leverage

Although the balance sheet is described as balanced, debt-to-equity of 1.56 and rising debt levels increase the company’s financial obligations. If leverage continues to build, more cash may be directed toward debt servicing, reducing flexibility for investment or absorbing weaker trading.

Gross Margin Pressure

The slight decline in gross margin indicates that rising costs are already affecting the economics of the leisure venues. If this pressure persists, Hollywood Bowl may need stronger pricing or improved sales mix to protect profitability, potentially limiting the benefits of future revenue growth.

Dependence On Venue Utilization And Customer Spend

The business relies on customers visiting its centres, filling lanes, and adding food, beverage, and amusement purchases. This operating model makes durable earnings dependent on sustained footfall, occupancy, and ancillary spend rather than on recurring contracted revenue.

Hollywood Bowl News

BOWL FAQ

What was Hollywood Bowl’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hollywood Bowl lowest share price was 227.50 p and its highest was 312.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hollywood Bowl’s market cap?
Hollywood Bowl’s market cap is £456.52M.
When is Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Hollywood Bowl’s earnings last quarter?
Hollywood Bowl released its earnings results on May 27, 2026. The company reported 0.145 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hollywood Bowl overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hollywood Bowl’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hollywood Bowl pay dividends?
Hollywood Bowl pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.52 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5%. See more information on Hollywood Bowl dividends here
What is Hollywood Bowl’s EPS estimate?
Hollywood Bowl’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hollywood Bowl have?
Hollywood Bowl has 166,611,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hollywood Bowl’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hollywood Bowl reported an EPS of 0.145 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.385%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hollywood Bowl?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BOWL
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