Hostelworld Group plc operates an online hostel booking platform worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, B&B, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. It operates through its Hostelworld brand. The company also provides business information consulting and marketing planning services; and marketing, and research and development services. Hostelworld Group plc was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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1.03 out of 5 stars

1.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hostelworld Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 60, Hostelworld Group has a forecasted downside of 41.2% from its current price of GBX 102.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hostelworld Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.5 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Hostelworld Group has received 170 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Hostelworld Group has received 172 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Hostelworld Group has received 50.29% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Hostelworld Group and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe HSW will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe HSW will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Hostelworld Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Hostelworld Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hostelworld Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hostelworld Group is -2.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hostelworld Group is -2.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hostelworld Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Hostelworld Group (LON:HSW) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hostelworld Group a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hostelworld Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Hostelworld Group stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Hostelworld Group?

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How has Hostelworld Group's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Hostelworld Group's stock was trading at GBX 81.50 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, HSW shares have increased by 25.2% and is now trading at GBX 102.
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What price target have analysts set for HSW?

2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Hostelworld Group's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 60 to GBX 60. On average, they anticipate Hostelworld Group's stock price to reach GBX 60 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 41.2%.
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Who are Hostelworld Group's key executives?

Hostelworld Group's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Gary Morrison, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 53, Pay $602.91k)
Ms. Caroline Sherry, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 41, Pay $278.83k)
Mr. John Duggan, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
Mr. Yale Varty, Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Jody Jordan, Chief HR Officer
Mr. Paul Halpenny, Chief Revenue Officer
Ms. Breffni Horgan, Chief Product Officer
Ms. Catriona Flood, Chief of Analytics & Insights
Mr. Fabrizio Giulio, Chief Supply Officer
Mr. Johnny Quach, Chief Product Officer

Who are some of Hostelworld Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Hostelworld Group include Points International (PTS), HolidayCheck Group (HOC), BBTV (BBTV), Rhythmone (RTHM), Audioboom Group (BOOM), Glacier Media (GVC), ULS Technology (ULS), Ingenta (ING), UrtheCast (UR), Vela Technologies (VELA), Brave Bison Group (BBSN), Fireswirl Technologies (FSW), MC Endeavors (MSMY), Online Blockchain (OBC) and Digitalbox (DBOX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Hostelworld Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hostelworld Group investors own include Avation (AVAP), Transense Technologies (TRT), General Motors (GM), Egalet (EGLT), 226342 (CLMS), The Berkeley Group (BKG), Babcock International Group (BAB), BAE Systems (BA), Alamo Group (ALG) and Ashtead Group (AHT).

What is Hostelworld Group's stock symbol?

Hostelworld Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "HSW."

How do I buy shares of Hostelworld Group?

Shares of HSW 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.
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What is Hostelworld Group's stock price today?

One share of HSW stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 102.

How much money does Hostelworld Group make?

Hostelworld Group has a market capitalization of £118.65 million and generates £15.36 million in revenue each year.

How many employees does Hostelworld Group have?

Hostelworld Group employs 244 workers across the globe.

What is Hostelworld Group's official website?

The official website for Hostelworld Group is www.hostelworldgroup.com.

Where are Hostelworld Group's headquarters?

Hostelworld Group is headquartered at Second Fl, Central Park, DUBLIN, WC1V 4RL, Ireland.

How can I contact Hostelworld Group?

Hostelworld Group's mailing address is Second Fl, Central Park, DUBLIN, WC1V 4RL, Ireland. The company can be reached via phone at +353-21-4980700.

This page was last updated on 5/7/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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