Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW)

Currency in GBP
114.50
+3.50(+3.15%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
110.00118.50
52 wk Range
94.00140.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
110.00 / 116.00
Prev. Close
111
Open
110
Day's Range
110-118.5
52 wk Range
94-140
Volume
95.9K
Average Volume (3m)
263.42K
1-Year Change
-3.7815%
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Price Target
185.62
Upside
+62.11%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Hostelworld Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 185.62
(+62.11% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Canaccord
Buy2.05+79.04%2.00MaintainMar 27, 2026

Hostelworld Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • H1 2026 revenue rose 12% to €52.2M with adjusted EBITDA up 11% to €8.2M; company returned to net cash at €2.5M despite 1% transaction growth.
  • Average transaction value jumped 11% to €14.91 driven by 17.7% commission rate on Elevate product and improved geographic mix favoring Europe.
  • Social members now largest customer segment; engagement surged 65% YoY as company pivots from hostel bookings to broader social travel platform.
  • Full-year guidance maintained: low-double-digit revenue growth, 20%+ EBITDA margin, 70% free cash flow conversion; shares fell 1.35% to $105.56.
  • Middle East conflict constrained long-haul travel, limiting underlying transaction growth to 4%; new products including budget accommodation scaling globally.
Last Updated: 2026/07/29, 11:06
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-- / --
Revenue / Forecast
52,2M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.05%
Dividend Yield
1.82%
Industry Median 1.05%
Annualised payout
2.08
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
-27.66%
Growth Streak

HSW Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
25.9x19.0x10.3x
PEG Ratio
−1.700.180.02
Price/Book
2.3x2.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.7x2.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
60.9%92.3%27.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Hostelworld Group plc operates as an online travel agent focused on the hostel market worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, bed and breakfasts, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. It also provides marketing planning services and marketing and research and development services, as well as management services. In addition, the company engages in the technology trading business. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Employees
269

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
62,37M50,34%71,41M
Other Institutional Investors
73,35M49,66%83,99M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0,000,00%0,00
Total
135,72M100,00%155,4M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners LLP11,22%13 901 17715 917
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc9,98%12 367 61614 161

FAQ

What Is the Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) Stock Price Today?

The Hostelworld Group PLC stock price today is 114,50 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Hostelworld Group PLC Trade On?

Hostelworld Group PLC is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hostelworld Group PLC?

The stock symbol for Hostelworld Group PLC is "HSW."

Does Hostelworld Group PLC Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hostelworld Group PLC dividend yield is 1.82%.

What Is the Hostelworld Group PLC Market Cap?

As of today, Hostelworld Group PLC market cap is 137,53M GBP.

What Is Hostelworld Group PLC's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hostelworld Group PLC EPS (TTM) is 0,05.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HSW a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Hostelworld Group PLC Stock Split?

Hostelworld Group PLC has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Hostelworld Group PLC Have?

Hostelworld Group PLC has 269 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW)?

As of Aug 22, 2026, Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) is trading at a price of 114,50 GBP, with a previous close of 111,00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 110,00 GBP to 118,50 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 94,00 GBP to 140,00 GBP.

What Is Hostelworld Group PLC (HSW) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hostelworld Group PLC is 185,62 GBP, with a high estimate of 229.79373502 GBP and a low estimate of 138.8052037 GBP. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +62,11% Upside potential.
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