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Hostelworld Cancels 18,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Hostelworld repurchased 18,000 ordinary shares in London at an average price of £1.2170.
  • Cancellation of these shares reduces total share count to 124.25 million, modestly boosting EPS and capital returns.
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Hostelworld Cancels 18,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Hostelworld ( (GB:HSW) ) has provided an announcement.

Hostelworld Group plc has repurchased 18,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices between £1.2150 and £1.2200 per share, at a volume-weighted average price of £1.2170, as part of the share buyback programme launched in June 2025. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 124,248,812 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital returns to shareholders under the ongoing buyback strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HSW) stock is a Hold with a £137.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hostelworld stock, see the GB:HSW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:HSW Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:HSW is a Neutral.

Hostelworld’s overall stock score reflects its strong financial performance and strategic corporate actions, such as share buybacks and acquisitions, which are enhancing shareholder value. However, the mixed technical indicators and moderate valuation suggest some caution. The company’s trajectory is positive, with room for further growth and optimization.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:HSW stock, click here.

More about Hostelworld

Hostelworld Group plc is a UK-listed company that operates an online booking platform focused on hostel and budget accommodation, connecting price-sensitive and youth travelers with low-cost lodging options worldwide through its digital marketplace.

Average Trading Volume: 158,138

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £150.4M

See more insights into HSW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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