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Hostelworld ( (GB:HSW) ) just unveiled an update.
Hostelworld Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase of 12,599 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 26 January 2026, at prices between £1.1850 and £1.1900 per share, and a volume-weighted average price of £1.1891. The shares, acquired through broker Goodbody Stockbrokers UC, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 123,947,177 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and signals ongoing capital management efforts by the company.
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 operates an online booking platform focused on budget and hostel accommodation, primarily serving cost-conscious and youth travellers through listings on major exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 129,445
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £146.9M
See more data about HSW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.