Should I buy or sell Hollywood Bowl Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hollywood Bowl Group in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BOWL shares. View BOWL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hollywood Bowl Group's stock price target for 2024?

3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Hollywood Bowl Group's stock. Their BOWL share price targets range from GBX 335 to GBX 400. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 367.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 34.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BOWL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BOWL shares performed in 2023?

Hollywood Bowl Group's stock was trading at GBX 249 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BOWL stock has increased by 10.0% and is now trading at GBX 274. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does Hollywood Bowl Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hollywood Bowl Group?

Hollywood Bowl Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, May 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.27 per share on Wednesday, July 5th. This represents a yield of 1.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BOWL .

Is Hollywood Bowl Group a good dividend stock?

Hollywood Bowl Group (LON:BOWL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.26%. BOWL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BOWL .

What other stocks do shareholders of Hollywood Bowl Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hollywood Bowl Group investors own include NovelStem International (HOLL) , (KOG) (KOG) , Vaccinex (VCNX) , Whiting USA Trust II (WHZT) , Whiting Petroleum (WLL) , Cineworld Group (CINE) , Netflix (NFLX) , Applegreen (APGN) , Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) and Aviva (AV) .

How do I buy shares of Hollywood Bowl Group?

Shares of BOWL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Hollywood Bowl Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BOWL)

GBX 274

-1.00 (-0.36%)

(As of 12/4/2023 ET)

Compare

Today's Range: 268.50
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277
50-Day Range: 233.50
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283
52-Week Range: 196.80
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291

Volume: 68,305 shs
Average Volume: 346,805 shs
Market Capitalization: £470.49 million

P/E Ratio: 1,522.22
Dividend Yield: 4.38%
Price Target: GBX 367.50

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades

Hollywood Bowl Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 34.1% Upside
GBX 367.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.20 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hollywood Bowl Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 367.50, Hollywood Bowl Group has a forecasted upside of 34.1% from its current price of GBX 274.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hollywood Bowl Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for BOWL.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Hollywood Bowl Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.26%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Hollywood Bowl Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Hollywood Bowl Group is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BOWL.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Hollywood Bowl Group has a news sentiment score of 0.29. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Cyclical companies.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for BOWL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hollywood Bowl Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 4.79% of the stock of Hollywood Bowl Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
80.52% of the stock of Hollywood Bowl Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hollywood Bowl Group is 1,522.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.47.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hollywood Bowl Group is 1,522.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 319.07.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Hollywood Bowl Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.87. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hollywood Bowl Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Hollywood Bowl Group Stock (LON:BOWL)

Hollywood Bowl Group plc operates ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centers in the United Kingdom. The company also supplies and installs bowling equipment. As of December 16, 2022, it operated 75 centers under the Hollywood Bowl, Puttstars, and Splitsville brands. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.

BOWL Stock Price History

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BOWL Stock News Headlines

November 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hollywood Bowl Group plc (LON:BOWL)?

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Jennifer Garner Thanks Mariah Carey For ‘Spreading All the Christmas Cheer’ at Hollywood Bowl Show

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November 18, 2023 | uk.sports.yahoo.com

TV stars try out new Hollywood Bowl entertainment complex at Merry Hill

November 10, 2023 | msn.com

"The sheer firepower of the Jimi Hendrix Experience is palpable throughout." The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Live At The Hollywood Bowl, August 18, 1967

November 1, 2023 | msn.com

Dave Grohl Joins Boygenius on Drums for 'Satanist' at Their Hollywood Bowl Halloween Show

November 1, 2023 | msn.com

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October 27, 2023 | msn.com

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Hollywood Bowl to expand into former Imperial City restaurant as mini-golf course plans are revealed

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

Construction and opening dates revealed for Hollywood Bowl

October 19, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Wet summer has a silver lining for Hollywood Bowl

October 19, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Hollywood Bowl Sees Higher Revenue on Strong UK Performance

October 16, 2023 | msn.com

Mariah Carey adds a second Christmas show at the Hollywood Bowl

October 16, 2023 | yahoo.com

Brandi Carlile Joined by Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox at Hollywood Bowl Concert

October 16, 2023 | msn.com

See Joni Mitchell’s Surprise Performance at Brandi Carlile’s Hollywood Bowl Show

October 16, 2023 | yahoo.com

Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service Deliver Nostalgic Performance At The Hollywood Bowl

October 10, 2023 | msn.com

Halsey and Catherine O’Hara to alternate as Sally in Hollywood Bowl’s ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’

October 9, 2023 | msn.com

Catherine O’Hara To Reprise ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Role For Hollywood Bowl Concert; Halsey Also Cast

October 9, 2023 | msn.com

Halsey Will Play Sally in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Production at Hollywood Bowl

October 9, 2023 | msn.com

Incubus Joined by Lizzo at Hollywood Bowl for Album Anniversary Performance

October 5, 2023 | msn.com

Column: Mass transit to Dodger Stadium? Get to Union Station. Why the Hollywood Bowl offers a better way

October 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Those who invested in Hollywood Bowl Group (LON:BOWL) three years ago are up 99%

October 3, 2023 | msn.com

Taylor Swift’s Ex-Boyfriend Offers Heartfelt Apology During Concert At Hollywood Bowl

October 3, 2023 | msn.com

boygenius at Hollywood Bowl: date, how long is LA concert, start time, tickets, potential setlist?

October 2, 2023 | msn.com

Surprise! Selena Gomez performs ‘Let Somebody Go’ with Coldplay at the Rose Bowl

September 27, 2023 | msn.com

Man with Dementia Reported Missing from Hollywood Found

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Leisure
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:BOWL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.hollywoodbowlgroup.com
Phone: +44-1442-840200
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,530
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 367.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 400
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 335
Potential Upside/Downside: +33.6%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.18
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,527.78
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.70
P/E Growth: 0.87
Net Income: £31.33 million
Net Margins: 15.37%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 23.08%
Return on Assets: 10.03%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 137.95
Current Ratio: 1.39
Quick Ratio: 1.62

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £203.81 million
Price / Sales: 2.32
Cash Flow: GBX 38.34 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.17
Book Value: GBX 81 per share
Price / Book: 3.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 171,710,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £472.20 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.11

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Key Executives

Mr. Stephen Burns (Age 47)
CEO & Non-Independent Executive Director
Comp: $875.2k
Mr. Laurence Brian Keen (Age 47)
CFO & Non-Independent Executive Director
Comp: $576k
Ms. Melanie Dickinson
Chief People Officer & Executive Director
Mr. Pat Haggerty
President & MD of Canada
Mr. Darryl Lewis
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Mathew Hart
Chief Marketing & Technology Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Laurence Keen
Sold 158,834 shares
Total: £39.55 M ($249.00/share)

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BOWL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hollywood Bowl Group stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hollywood Bowl Group in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BOWL shares.
View BOWL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hollywood Bowl Group's stock price target for 2024?: 3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Hollywood Bowl Group's stock. Their BOWL share price targets range from GBX 335 to GBX 400. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 367.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 34.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BOWL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BOWL shares performed in 2023?: Hollywood Bowl Group's stock was trading at GBX 249 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BOWL stock has increased by 10.0% and is now trading at GBX 274.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does Hollywood Bowl Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hollywood Bowl Group?: Hollywood Bowl Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, May 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.27 per share on Wednesday, July 5th. This represents a yield of 1.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BOWL.

Is Hollywood Bowl Group a good dividend stock?: Hollywood Bowl Group (LON:BOWL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.26%. BOWL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BOWL.
What other stocks do shareholders of Hollywood Bowl Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hollywood Bowl Group investors own include NovelStem International (HOLL), (KOG) (KOG), Vaccinex (VCNX), Whiting USA Trust II (WHZT), Whiting Petroleum (WLL), Cineworld Group (CINE), Netflix (NFLX), Applegreen (APGN), Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) and Aviva (AV).
How do I buy shares of Hollywood Bowl Group?: Shares of BOWL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:BOWL) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hollywood Bowl Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BOWL)

Hollywood Bowl Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hollywood Bowl Group Stock (LON:BOWL)

BOWL Stock Price History

BOWL Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

BOWL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™