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Hostelworld ( (GB:HSW) ) just unveiled an update.
Hostelworld Group PLC has provided its latest block listing six-monthly return for its Long Term Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn employee share option scheme, covering the period from 24 November 2025 to 22 May 2026. The filing outlines changes in the number of shares available under these employee incentive schemes and confirms there were no increases in the overall block listings during the period.
Under the Long Term Incentive Plan, 663,266 shares were issued or allotted, reducing the balance of unallotted securities to 845,464 at the end of the reporting period. The Save as You Earn scheme saw no shares issued, leaving its unallotted balance unchanged at 150,285, indicating stable capacity for future employee equity awards under both plans.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HSW) stock is a Buy with a £171.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hostelworld stock, see the GB:HSW Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HSW Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HSW is a Neutral.
The score is primarily supported by improved profitability and strong recent cash generation, indicating a healthier business than in 2020–2022. This is tempered by a clearly bearish technical setup (price below key moving averages with weak momentum) and mixed valuation (P/E ~25.9 with a modest ~0.74% dividend yield).
To see Spark’s full report on HSW stock, click here.
More about Hostelworld
Hostelworld Group PLC operates an online booking platform focused on budget and hostel accommodation, serving price-conscious and youth travelers globally. The company uses share-based incentive schemes, including a Long Term Incentive Plan and a Save as You Earn option scheme, to reward and retain employees and align them with shareholder interests.
Average Trading Volume: 151,513
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £133.8M
Find detailed analytics on HSW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.