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$7.25 -0.16 (-2.16%)
As of 07/20/2026

BOWL vs. PLNT, LION, MANU, BATRA, and MSGE

Should you buy Bowlero stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Bowlero with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Bowlero include Planet Fitness (PLNT), Lionsgate Studios (LION), Manchester United (MANU), Atlanta Braves (BATRA), and Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE). These companies are all part of the "entertainment" industry.

How does Bowlero compare to Planet Fitness?

Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) and Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

Planet Fitness has a net margin of 16.52% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Bowlero's return on equity of -31.58% beat Planet Fitness' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Fitness16.52% -81.29% 8.66%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

Planet Fitness presently has a consensus target price of $74.82, suggesting a potential upside of 36.04%. Given Planet Fitness' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Planet Fitness is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Fitness
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

95.5% of Planet Fitness shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bowlero shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Planet Fitness shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 79.9% of Bowlero shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Planet Fitness has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Planet Fitness has higher revenue and earnings than Bowlero. Bowlero is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Planet Fitness, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Planet Fitness$1.32B3.30$219.10M$2.7719.85
Bowlero$1.19B0.90-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

In the previous week, Planet Fitness had 59 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for Planet Fitness and 1 mentions for Bowlero. Planet Fitness' average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Planet Fitness is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Fitness
7 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
41 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bowlero
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Planet Fitness beats Bowlero on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bowlero compare to Lionsgate Studios?

Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) and Lionsgate Studios (NYSE:LION) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

68.1% of Bowlero shares are owned by institutional investors. 79.9% of Bowlero shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.1% of Lionsgate Studios shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lionsgate Studios had 10 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Lionsgate Studios and 1 mentions for Bowlero. Lionsgate Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Lionsgate Studios is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bowlero
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lionsgate Studios
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bowlero has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lionsgate Studios. Lionsgate Studios is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bowlero, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bowlero$1.19B0.90-$83.58M-$0.61N/A
Lionsgate Studios$2.63B1.50-$198.30M-$0.72N/A

Lionsgate Studios has a consensus target price of $15.58, suggesting a potential upside of 14.86%. Given Lionsgate Studios' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lionsgate Studios is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Lionsgate Studios
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lionsgate Studios has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Bowlero has a net margin of -6.63% compared to Lionsgate Studios' net margin of -7.54%. Lionsgate Studios' return on equity of 0.00% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bowlero-6.63% -31.58% 1.31%
Lionsgate Studios -7.54%N/A -1.93%

Summary

Lionsgate Studios beats Bowlero on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bowlero compare to Manchester United?

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) and Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

23.3% of Manchester United shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bowlero shares are held by institutional investors. 79.9% of Bowlero shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Manchester United has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bowlero. Manchester United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bowlero, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manchester United$862.42M4.49-$42.74M-$0.14N/A
Bowlero$1.19B0.90-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

In the previous week, Manchester United had 20 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Manchester United and 1 mentions for Bowlero. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Manchester United
5 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bowlero
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Manchester United has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Manchester United has a net margin of -2.67% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Manchester United's return on equity of 0.64% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester United-2.67% 0.64% 0.07%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

Summary

Manchester United beats Bowlero on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bowlero compare to Atlanta Braves?

Atlanta Braves (NASDAQ:BATRA) and Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Bowlero had 1 more articles in the media than Atlanta Braves. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Bowlero and 0 mentions for Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Bowlero'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Atlanta Braves Neutral
Bowlero Neutral

12.3% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bowlero shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 79.9% of Bowlero shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Atlanta Braves has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bowlero. Atlanta Braves is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bowlero, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Atlanta Braves$757.29M4.61-$23.37M-$0.36N/A
Bowlero$1.19B0.90-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Atlanta Braves has a net margin of -2.97% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Atlanta Braves' return on equity of 0.25% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlanta Braves-2.97% 0.25% 0.08%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

Summary

Bowlero beats Atlanta Braves on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bowlero compare to Madison Square Garden Entertainment?

Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, Madison Square Garden Entertainment had 3 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment and 1 mentions for Bowlero. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Madison Square Garden Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bowlero
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

68.1% of Bowlero shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 79.9% of Bowlero shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a net margin of 4.81% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's return on equity of 4,795.27% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bowlero-6.63% -31.58% 1.31%
Madison Square Garden Entertainment 4.81%4,795.27%3.31%

Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a consensus target price of $79.83, suggesting a potential upside of 4.36%. Given Madison Square Garden Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Madison Square Garden Entertainment is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bowlero. Bowlero is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Madison Square Garden Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bowlero$1.19B0.90-$83.58M-$0.61N/A
Madison Square Garden Entertainment$942.73M3.28$37.43M$1.0275.00

Summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment beats Bowlero on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BOWL vs. The Competition

MetricBowleroAmusement & recreation services IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.07B$222.24M$7.17B$23.42B
Dividend Yield1.88%1.88%2.95%4.15%
P/E Ratio-11.89N/A19.9830.95
Price / Sales0.904.613.8319.98
Price / Cash12.9621.8815.3518.81
Price / Book-6.042.043.714.76
Net Income-$83.58M-$40.35M$247.04M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.36%-0.68%-0.14%0.63%
1 Month Performance-4.48%-8.74%-0.62%1.56%
1 Year Performance-28.00%-33.89%-0.72%17.80%

Bowlero Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BOWL
Bowlero
N/A$7.25
-2.2%
N/A-26.4%$1.07B$1.19BN/A11,374
PLNT
Planet Fitness
4.3342 of 5 stars
$50.96
+0.9%
$74.71
+46.6%
-50.8%$4.01B$1.32B15.644,020
LION
Lionsgate Studios
3.2589 of 5 stars
$13.25
-0.3%
$15.58
+17.5%
+114.0%$3.86B$2.63BN/A1,032
MANU
Manchester United
0.4518 of 5 stars
$22.09
-1.0%
N/A+24.9%$3.85B$862.42M2,231.001,140
BATRA
Atlanta Braves
0.1866 of 5 stars
$57.01
-0.8%
N/A+13.4%$3.61B$732.49M2,872.501,610

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This page (NYSE:BOWL) was last updated on 7/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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