Bowlero (BOWL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bowlero Corporation (NYSE: BOWL) is a leading proprietor and operator of bowling entertainment centers across the United States. Through its branded venues—Bowlero, AMF Bowling Co., and Bowlmor Lanes—the company offers recreational bowling, league play, and competitive tournaments. Beyond traditional bowling lanes, Bowlero facilities feature a full suite of amenities including food and beverage services, arcade games, billiards, and party rooms designed to host birthdays, corporate events, and social gatherings.

The origins of Bowlero trace back to the early 20th century with American Machine and Foundry’s (AMF) pioneering of automated pinsetting and bowling center operations. In 1998, Bowlmor Lanes opened as a boutique, upscale bowling concept in New York City, introducing a new model focused on premium F&B and event-driven experiences. Following strategic acquisitions and the merger of Bowlmor and AMF assets, the combined entity rebranded as Bowlero Corporation in 2018 and established its headquarters in Plano, Texas.

With a network of over 300 centers spanning more than 30 states, Bowlero serves a wide demographic—from casual family outings to dedicated league bowlers. The company has invested in digital platforms and mobile applications that streamline reservations, league sign-ups, and rewards programs, reinforcing its position in the rapidly evolving sports and entertainment sector. Each venue emphasizes immersive lighting, music, and design to enhance the guest experience and drive repeat visitation.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Tom Shannon, Bowlero continues to expand its footprint while refining its entertainment offerings. The executive team has prioritized data-driven marketing, partnerships, and strategic real estate growth to capitalize on shifting consumer preferences toward experiential leisure activities. As Bowlero evolves, it remains focused on combining the heritage of traditional bowling with innovative amenities and digital enhancements.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.76 to $10.03
• 50-Day Range: $8.31 to $9.93
• 52-Week Range: $10.21 to $14.78
• Volume: 108,763 shs
• Average Volume: 589,579 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.44 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.24%
• Price Target: $15.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Bowlero Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bowlero scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 430th out of 861 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Bowlero has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Bowlero has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -20.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bowlero are expected to decrease by -20.00% in the coming year, from $0.45 to $0.36 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bowlero is -16.07, 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 Bowlero is -16.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for BOWL.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bowlero pays a meaningful dividend of 1.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bowlero does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bowlero will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.11% next year. This indicates that Bowlero will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for BOWL.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

Bowlero has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Bowlero this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bowlero insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

79.90% of the stock of Bowlero is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

68.11% of the stock of Bowlero is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BOWL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BOWL shares performed this year?

Bowlero's stock was trading at $10.01 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BOWL shares have decreased by 2.1% and is now trading at $9.80.

How were Bowlero's earnings last quarter?

Bowlero Corp. (NYSE:BOWL) announced its earnings results on Monday, November, 4th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.17) by $0.30. The business had revenue of $260.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $249.42 million. Bowlero had a negative net margin of 6.63% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.58%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Bowlero?

Shares of BOWL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bowlero own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bowlero investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), Broadcom (AVGO) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/04/2024
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Amusement & recreation services
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BOWL
• CIK: 1840572
• Web: www.isosacquisitioncorp.com
• Phone: 804-417-2000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 11,374
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $15.60
• High Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +59.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.61)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 21.76
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$83.58 million
• Net Margins: -6.63%
• Pretax Margin: -9.00%
• Return on Equity: -31.58%
• Return on Assets: 1.31%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.46
• Quick Ratio: 0.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.19 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.21
• Cash Flow: $0.76 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.96
• Book Value: ($1.20) per share
• Price / Book: -8.16

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 146,914,000
• Free Float: 29,530,000
• Market Cap: $1.44 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.70