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HSW Stock Chart & Stats
117.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
117.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range78.20 p - 141.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.57K
Average Volume (3M)285.08K
Market Cap
£101.56M
Enterprise Value143.94M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£11.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.9
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding123,854,760
10 Day Avg. Volume241,087
30 Day Avg. Volume285,076
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio9.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£192.50Price Target Upside63.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)£103.44M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoverySustained operating profit and net income since 2023 indicate a meaningful recovery from earlier loss-making years. The stronger EBITDA margin and sharply higher gross margin can improve internal funding capacity and provide a more durable earnings base if profitability is maintained.
Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow and solid free cash flow show that recent earnings are converting into cash rather than remaining purely accounting-based. This supports reinvestment, financial resilience, and the company’s ability to fund operations without relying as heavily on external capital.
Manageable LeverageA relatively low debt-to-equity level provides financial flexibility and limits the burden of financing obligations compared with a highly leveraged structure. Positive returns on equity in 2025 also suggest that the improved balance sheet is beginning to support productive capital use.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionRecent revenue contraction is a material fundamental weakness because the commission-based model depends on booking activity and transaction value. A declining top line can restrict operating leverage, weaken reinvestment capacity, and make the improved margin profile harder to sustain over coming quarters.
Cash-flow VariabilityAlthough current cash generation is strong, its history has been uneven, with weaker free cash flow in 2024 and negative operating and free cash flow in earlier years. This variability reduces confidence that cash conversion will remain consistently robust across changing business conditions.
Inconsistent Capital ReturnsThe changing capital structure and earlier negative returns on equity show that financial strength and capital productivity have not been consistent across cycles. Even with improvement in 2025, this history indicates greater uncertainty around the durability of balance-sheet quality and shareholder returns.
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HSW FAQ
What was Hostelworld Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hostelworld Group PLC lowest share price was 78.20 p and its highest was 141.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap is £101.56M.
When is Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2027 which is in 153 days.
How were Hostelworld Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hostelworld Group PLC released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported 0.034 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hostelworld Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hostelworld Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hostelworld Group PLC pay dividends?
Hostelworld Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.712 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.42%. See more information on Hostelworld Group PLC dividends here
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hostelworld Group PLC have?
Hostelworld Group PLC has 123,854,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hostelworld Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hostelworld Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.034 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.336%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hostelworld Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hostelworld Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£192.50 (63.83% Upside)
£192.50 (63.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HSW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.36%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hostelworld Group PLC
Hostelworld Group Plc engages in a hostel-focused online booking platform for young and independent travelers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
HSW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
192.50 p
▲(63.83% Upside)






