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An announcement from Hostelworld ( (GB:HSW) ) is now available.
Hostelworld Group has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 23,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 16 January 2026 at prices between £1.2150 and £1.2300 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £1.2214. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count to 124,055,794 ordinary shares in issue and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital-return efforts to shareholders.
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
Average Trading Volume: 144,616
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £150.8M
See more insights into HSW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.