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HSW Stock Chart & Stats
105.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
105.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range93.73 p - 141.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.57K
Average Volume (3M)123.31K
Market Cap
£132.52M
Enterprise Value164.19 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£12.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£14.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding123,854,760
10 Day Avg. Volume80,291
30 Day Avg. Volume123,313
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio9.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£202.00Price Target Upside92.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£105.18M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionHostelworld has materially improved unit economics, with gross and EBITDA margins widening substantially by 2025. Sustained higher margins increase operating leverage, support cash generation and reinvestment capacity, and make the marketplace more resilient to revenue cyclicality over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow in recent years provides financial flexibility for investment, debt servicing and shareholder returns. Even with historical variability, recent cash conversion (FCF roughly matching net income) indicates durable ability to fund operations from internal cash over ensuing quarters.
Manageable LeverageLeverage remains modest, giving the company balance-sheet flexibility to weather demand cycles or fund strategic initiatives without heavy refinancing risk. Positive ROE and sizable equity relative to assets support credit resilience and optionality across a 2–6 month planning horizon.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionTop-line weakness is a key structural concern: declining bookings or average booking values reduce absolute contribution even if margins rise. Continued revenue declines compress scalability, limit reinvestment and could force margin trade-offs if volume recovery lags over the medium term.
Cash/Return VolatilityHistoric swings in operating and free cash flow indicate earnings and cash generation are cyclical and sensitive to demand shocks. This variability complicates planning, raises the chance of funding needs in downturns, and reduces confidence that recent cash strength will persist through future travel slowdowns.
Revenue Sensitivity To Travel DemandHostelworld's commission‑based marketplace ties revenue directly to travel volumes and seasonality. Structural risk stems from dependence on macro travel trends and pricing power with accommodation partners; prolonged demand weakness would materially pressure revenues despite platform economics.
Hostelworld News
HSW FAQ
What was Hostelworld Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hostelworld Group PLC lowest share price was 93.73 p and its highest was 141.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap is £132.52M.
When is Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2027 which is in 237 days.
How were Hostelworld Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hostelworld Group PLC released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported 0.034 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.034 p by 0 p.
Is Hostelworld Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hostelworld Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hostelworld Group PLC pay dividends?
Hostelworld Group PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 0.711 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.99%. See more information on Hostelworld Group PLC dividends here
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hostelworld Group PLC have?
Hostelworld Group PLC has 123,854,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hostelworld Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hostelworld Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.034 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.034 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.336%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hostelworld Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hostelworld Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£202.00 (92.38% Upside)
£202.00 (92.38% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hostelworld Group PLC
Hostelworld Group Plc engages in a hostel-focused online booking platform for young and independent travelers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
HSW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
202.00 p
▲(92.38% Upside)







