Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW)

Currency in GBP
106.50
-1.50(-1.39%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
104.50108.00
52 wk Range
94.00148.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
99.40 / 115.00
Prev. Close
108
Open
107
Day's Range
104.5-108
52 wk Range
94-148
Volume
291.65K
Average Volume (3m)
161.56K
1-Year Change
0.939%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
186.78
Upside
+75.38%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Hostelworld Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 186.78
(+75.38% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Canaccord
Buy2.05+92.49%2.00MaintainMar 27, 2026
Canaccord Genuity
Buy2.00+87.79%2.47MaintainJun 10, 2025

Hostelworld Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • Hostelworld reported FY2025 net revenue of €93.8M (up 2%) and adjusted EBITDA of €19.9M (down 8.7%), with strong H2 recovery driving 7.1% growth
  • Q4 2025 achieved double-digit revenue growth; Q1 2026 momentum accelerated with revenue growth exceeding 12% year-over-year
  • Company projects FY2026 revenue of $122.51M and EPS of $0.19, up from FY2025 EPS forecast of $0.14, citing platform investments paying off
  • Strategic investments in Elevate and Social Passes expanding addressable market; marketing efficiency improved with costs at 48% of revenue in H2
  • Stock trades at $1.34 (down 14% YTD) near 52-week low despite strong cash position of €12.2M and management's confidence in sustainable growth trajectory
Last Updated: 03/26/2026, 06:24 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 26, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.05 / --
Revenue / Forecast
47.1M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.06%
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Industry Median 1.03%
Annualized payout
2.08
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
-27.66%
Growth Streak

HSW Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
HSW
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
22.1x22.4x10.6x
PEG Ratio
−0.970.180.02
Price/Book
2.1x1.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
78.0%89.8%28.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Hostelworld Group plc operates as an online travel agent focused on the hostel market worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, B&B, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. It also provides business information consulting and marketing planning services; and marketing and research and development services, as well as management services. In addition, the company engages in the technology trading business. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Employees
227

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
56.71M45.79%61.25M
Other Institutional Investors
62.57M50.52%67.57M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
4.58M3.70%4.95M
Total
123.85M100.00%133.76M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners LLP11.10%13,744,17714,844
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc9.84%12,186,85713,162

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FAQ

What Is the Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) Stock Price Today?

The Hostelworld Group PLC stock price today is 106.50 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Hostelworld Group PLC Trade On?

Hostelworld Group PLC is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hostelworld Group PLC?

The stock symbol for Hostelworld Group PLC is "HSW."

Does Hostelworld Group PLC Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hostelworld Group PLC dividend yield is 1.92%.

What Is the Hostelworld Group PLC Market Cap?

As of today, Hostelworld Group PLC market cap is 133.59M GBP.

What Is Hostelworld Group PLC's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hostelworld Group PLC EPS (TTM) is 0.06.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HSW a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Hostelworld Group PLC Stock Split?

Hostelworld Group PLC has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Hostelworld Group PLC Have?

Hostelworld Group PLC has 227 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW)?

As of Apr 30, 2026, Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) is trading at a price of 106.50 GBP, with a previous close of 108.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 104.50 GBP to 108.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 94.00 GBP to 148.00 GBP.

What Is Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hostelworld Group PLC is 186.78 GBP, with a high estimate of 229.60745234 GBP and a low estimate of 130.29462738 GBP. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +75.38% Upside potential.
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