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HSW Hostelworld Group Plc

136.00
-11.00 (-7.48%)
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Hostelworld Group Plc LSE:HSW London Ordinary Share GB00BYYN4225 ORD EUR0.01
  Price Change % Change Share Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  -11.00 -7.48% 136.00 400,774 16:35:03
Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price
135.50 137.00 144.50 136.50 140.00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Hotels And Motels EUR 93.3M EUR 9.1M EUR 0.0715 19.30 187.1M
Last Trade Time Trade Type Trade Size Trade Price Currency
16:40:39 O 299 130.00 GBX

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Posted at 23/6/2025 09:20 by Hostelworld Daily Update
Hostelworld Group Plc is listed in the Hotels And Motels sector of the London Stock Exchange with ticker HSW. The last closing price for Hostelworld was 147p.
Hostelworld currently has 127,277,323 shares in issue. The market capitalisation of Hostelworld is £175,642,706.
Hostelworld has a price to earnings ratio (PE ratio) of 19.30.
This morning HSW shares opened at 140p
Posted at 23/6/2025 13:53 by leedsu36
Hostelworld is a youth-focused travel company with a tiny £168.7m market cap. Up by only 2.2%, growth this year has been slow. Yet brokers suddenly decided it was the stock of the week.

A small player with a far-reaching impact, although small in size by stock market standards, Hostelworld is wildly popular among the travelling youth of today. It’s one of the largest hostel booking apps in the world, with 16,500 listings in 180 countries globally.

Earlier this week, I noticed three major brokers had put in ‘buy’ ratings on the stock. These were Deutsche Bank, Shore Capital and Canaccord Genuity. For such an unknown small-cap share, that caught my attention. I find it rare for top brokers to tip small-cap stocks.

Hostelworld released a positive earnings report for the first half of 2024, with net bookings up 9% year on year and an 88% increase in adjusted EBITDA. The company’s social network continues to perform well, contributing to a significant reduction in marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue. Despite a slight decline in average net booking value, it remains confident in its business model and future growth prospects.This strong financial performance, coupled with its unique market position, is likely a reason for the sudden interest from brokers.

Checking like-for-like metrics, Hostelworld appears to outshine Booking.com when it comes to value. It has a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.2 compared to Booking’s 29.1 and is undervalued by almost 60%. Booking is only undervalued by 40%. Airbnb, another competitor, has a P/E ratio of 17.

Furthermore, its balance sheet is squeaky clean, with no debt, €5m in cash, and €62m in equity. Booking.com, on the other hand, is drowning in $16.8bn of debt and has negative equity. Of course, it’s a lot smaller than most of its competitors so these comparisons should be taken with a pinch of salt. On the plus side, low-cap stocks usually have the potential to make larger gains as the price is easier to move.

Hostelworld, as a leader in a niche market with no debt and strong earnings, could grow to become a key player in the travel industry. There would be some hurdles along the way and unexpected travel disruptions are a key risk to consider.
Posted at 23/6/2025 12:52 by leedsu36
This is nowhere near the price it should be, let some wannabee £Millionaires take their profit from Friday and go.
These are opportunities to buy more when a stock is on the up again, it hasn't been dismantled after a near 28% rise.
Posted at 23/6/2025 11:51 by kaffee
john0923 Jun '25 - 09:28 - 882 of 883
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This was tipped at the weekend

The sharp price rise Friday pm was obviously related to the impending tip. Not impressed by the publication if its leaking paid for tips ahead of general availability

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You've had nearly 2 years to buy in... they added them to the portfolio in Sept 2023. So it's not exactly a "hot tip" is it. The analysis they show is all public domain stuff.
Posted at 23/6/2025 09:28 by john09
This was tipped at the weekend

The sharp price rise Friday pm was obviously related to the impending tip. Not impressed by the publication if its leaking paid for tips ahead of general availability
Posted at 23/6/2025 08:23 by leedsu36
They paid between £1.19 and £1.40p, so we know they're paying market price, absorbing any sells, and underpinning the sp, with only £33,000 and £30,000 bought back from an intended £5m buyback, I make that £4,437,000 to go, until December.
Happy 🎅 Christmas.
Posted at 23/6/2025 07:55 by leedsu36
And we know Aberforth Partners LLP are adding.
These must be scarce and tightly held for it to shift like Friday, with HSW themselves paying the going sp, what next ?

Ride with the buyback, and buy the dips. This has to be the best buyback in a while for returning value to holders.
Posted at 20/6/2025 10:09 by leedsu36
Hostelworld plans to return to paying dividends this year for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as the hostel-booking group also eyes “selectiveR21; deals to broaden its business.

The Dublin-listed company said in a strategy update on Tuesday that it aims to return to a progressive dividend policy of 20-40 per cent of net profits, starting with an interim payment in the second half of this year.

Hostelworld will also introduce a share buy-back programme, subject to market conditions and taking into account other investment opportunities, it said.

The return to dividends comes as Hostelworld, which targets millennial and Gen-Z backpackers, continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, which forced it to rely on high-cost borrowings and the Government’s tax warehousing facility as global travel ground to a halt.
Posted at 20/6/2025 10:05 by leedsu36
18th June 2025 - Hostelworld, hailing the group's social network-led transformation and recent investments to drive long-term growth.

The broker gave the stock a fair value estimate of 230.0p, suggesting significant upside from Friday morning's price of 118.0p.

Analysts said Hostelworld has built a "strong foundation of trust" between its customers and suppliers, which is reflected in its performance since Covid, with bookings, revenues and adjusted EBITDA now all back above FY19 levels.

The company's member network – 80% of group bookings from its 2.6m-member network – and content-rich social booking platform are now a valuable part of its investment case, helping retention rates and engagement with the brand, Shore Capital said.

"HSW has built a leading tech-led travel business, which differentiates itself from other OTAs due to its high expertise in hostels, key industry relationships, and now social features. We believe this provides a solid foundation for scaling the business, while retaining an asset-light, cash-generative structure," the broker said.

Shore Capital also highlighted the recently announced buyback and Hostelworld's ambitions to expand its current market coverage – through opportunities in Latin America and Asia – as well other enhancements such as a new ranking system to boost commission rates and a new low-cost customer acquisition channel.
Posted at 20/3/2025 13:30 by martinmc123
wealthoracle.co.uk/detailed-result-full/HSW/1308
Posted at 05/9/2022 13:32 by melloteam
Just to let shareholders and prospective investors know that Hostelworld Group PLC and Duke Royalty PLC will be presenting on the MelloMonday webinar at 5pm on Monday 12th September.

The event will also feature an interview with Rosemary Banyard, Fund Manager at Downing LLP and our popular Mello BASH (Buy, Avoid, Sell, Hold) with a panel of analysts and professional investors.

There will be over 500 investors attending and these are very popular shows with company presentations, fund manager and investor interviews, and panel sessions.

Tickets are still available and if you would like one at half price then enter the code MMTADVFN50.
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Hostelworld Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the current Hostelworld share price?
The current share price of Hostelworld is 136.00p
How many Hostelworld shares are in issue?
Hostelworld has 127,277,323 shares in issue
What is the market cap of Hostelworld?
The market capitalisation of Hostelworld is GBP 187.1M
What is the 1 year trading range for Hostelworld share price?
Hostelworld has traded in the range of 105.512p to 170.00p during the past year
What is the PE ratio of Hostelworld?
The price to earnings ratio of Hostelworld is 19.3
What is the cash to sales ratio of Hostelworld?
The cash to sales ratio of Hostelworld is 1.88
What is the reporting currency for Hostelworld?
Hostelworld reports financial results in EUR
What is the latest annual turnover for Hostelworld?
The latest annual turnover of Hostelworld is EUR 93.3M
What is the latest annual profit for Hostelworld?
The latest annual profit of Hostelworld is EUR 9.1M
What is the registered address of Hostelworld?
The registered address for Hostelworld is FLOOR 5, 38 CHANCERY LANE, THE CURSITOR, LONDON, WC2A 1EN
What is the Hostelworld website address?
The website address for Hostelworld is www.hostelworldgroup.com
Which industry sector does Hostelworld operate in?
Hostelworld operates in the HOTELS AND MOTELS sector

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