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Hostelworld Group Plc(LSE) HSW

Market Cap£137.48MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2015)-26%
5 Year+35%
1 Year-9%
1 Month+5%
£1.16
+4.60%
+0.05Today
Hostelworld Group Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 111.002026-08-20
Hostelworld Group Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.45%GBX 111.502026-08-13
1 month+4.72%GBX 106.002026-07-21
3 month+1.83%GBX 109.002026-05-22
Year to date-11.2%GBX 125.002025-12-31
1 year-8.64%GBX 121.502025-08-20
3 year-13.28%GBX 128.002023-08-21
5 year+35.2%GBX 82.102021-08-20
Since inception-25.86%GBX 1.562015-10-28

Hostelworld Group Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£137.48MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

€192.14M

Net Income (TTM)

€14.07M

EPS (TTM)

£0.04

P/E Ratio

24.94

Dividend

£0.01

Beta (Volatility)

-0.05 (Low)

Price

£1.16

Volume

48,562

Open

£1.10

Previous Close

£1.11

Daily Range

£1.10 - £1.16

52-Week Range

£0.94 - £1.41

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 25, 2027

HSW News

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About Hostelworld Group Plc

Hostelworld Group PLC operates an online booking platform focused on hostels, catering primarily to young and independent travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company has established itself as a leader in the travel services industry.

Products and Services
  • Online booking platform for hostels worldwide
  • Mobile app for seamless travel planning
  • Customer support tailored for young travelers
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to €52.8 million in Q2 2026
  • Strong gross profit margin of 89.8% in the latest quarter
  • Positive cash flow from operations of €12.3 million in Q2 2026
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of €506,100 reported for Q2 2026
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of €188.5 million
  • Dividend yield of 1.91% based on TTM data
Hostelworld Group PLC has shown resilience and growth potential in the competitive travel services sector. The recent quarterly revenue of €52.8 million reflects a robust demand for hostel accommodations, particularly among younger travelers. The impressive gross profit margin of 89.8% indicates effective cost management and pricing strategies. Furthermore, the company reported a positive cash flow from operations of €12.3 million in Q2 2026, highlighting its ability to generate cash efficiently. With a TTM revenue of €188.5 million, Hostelworld is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing trend of budget travel. The dividend yield of 1.91% adds an attractive element for potential investors seeking income alongside growth. Overall, Hostelworld Group PLC presents a compelling opportunity in the travel services industry.
AI Generated • Aug 19, 2026

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

269

CEO

Gary Morrison, MBA

Website

www.hostelworldgroup.com

Headquarters

Dublin, DU D02 AF58, IE

HSW Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

89.73%

Operating Margin

12.24%

Net Income Margin

6.41%

Return on Equity

8.85%

Return on Capital

14.22%

Return on Assets

6.03%

Earnings Yield

4.01%

Dividend Yield

1.24%

Payout Ratio

47.25%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£137.48MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

123.86M

Volume

48.56K

Avg. Volume

262.06K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

€163.11M

Operating Income

€21.61M

EBITDA

€39.95M

Operating Cash Flow

€39.09M

Capital Expenditure

-€5.86M

Free Cash Flow

€33.22M

Cash & ST Invst.

€15.00M

Total Debt

€11.00M

Hostelworld Group Plc Performance Analysis

Hostelworld Group Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31EUR 59,460,609309.4%
20232023-12-31EUR 81,114,20836.4%
20242024-12-31EUR 77,879,630-4.0%
20252025-12-31EUR 80,325,8173.1%
Hostelworld Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-1.9%
Q22025-06-302.5%
Q42025-12-310.7%
Q22026-06-3012.3%
Hostelworld Group Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31EUR -0.13-52.8%
20232023-12-31EUR 0.04N/A
20242024-12-31EUR 0.0668.1%
20252025-12-31EUR 0.05-22.4%
Hostelworld Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31157.7%
Q22025-06-30-83.2%
Q42025-12-31440.0%
Q22026-06-30-91.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

€52.84M

+13.8%

Gross Profit

€47.47M

+74.5%

Gross Margin

89.85%

N/A

Market Cap

£137.48MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£511.07K

N/A

Employees

269

N/A

Net Income

€506.10K

-79.9%

EBITDA

€8.20M

+13.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

€15.00M

+198.3%

Total Debt

€11.00M

+2073.9%

Accounts Receivable

€3.50M

+82.4%

Inventory

€0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

€9.40M

+28384.8%

Short Term Debt

€1.60M

+238.3%

Return on Assets

6.03%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.92%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

€12.25M

-1.1%

Operating Cash Flow

€12.35M

-0.6%

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Questions About HSW

What is the current price of Hostelworld Group Plc?

Hostelworld Group Plc is trading at £1.16 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hostelworld Group Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hostelworld Group Plc has traded between £0.94 and £1.41.

How much debt does Hostelworld Group Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hostelworld Group Plc reported total debt of €12.84M.

How much cash does Hostelworld Group Plc have on hand?

Hostelworld Group Plc reported €10.65M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Hostelworld Group Plc’s dividend yield?

Hostelworld Group Plc currently has a dividend yield of 1.24%.

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