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Bowlero (BOWL) Competitors

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$8.20 +0.06 (+0.74%)
As of 05/15/2026

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

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), Atlanta Braves (BATRA), Manchester United (MANU), and Atlanta Braves (BATRK). 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

95.5% of Planet Fitness shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bowlero shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Planet Fitness 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Planet Fitness currently has a consensus price target of $78.62, indicating a potential upside of 45.56%. Given Planet Fitness' stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Planet Fitness has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share 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$1.32B3.24$219.10M$2.7719.50
Bowlero$1.19B1.01-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

In the previous week, Planet Fitness had 19 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Planet Fitness and 0 mentions for Bowlero. Planet Fitness' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Planet Fitness is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Planet Fitness Neutral
Bowlero Neutral

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%

Summary

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

How does Bowlero compare to Lionsgate Studios?

Lionsgate Studios (NYSE:LION) 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 valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

68.1% of Bowlero shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.1% of Lionsgate Studios shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 79.9% of Bowlero shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bowlero has a net margin of -6.63% compared to Lionsgate Studios' net margin of -8.83%. Lionsgate Studios' return on equity of 0.00% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lionsgate Studios-8.83% N/A -2.69%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

Lionsgate Studios currently has a consensus price target of $11.91, suggesting a potential downside of 5.33%. Given Lionsgate Studios' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lionsgate Studios is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lionsgate Studios
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Bowlero has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Lionsgate Studios$3.20B1.14-$125.30M-$0.85N/A
Bowlero$1.19B1.01-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

Lionsgate Studios has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lionsgate Studios had 5 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lionsgate Studios and 0 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 media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lionsgate Studios Neutral
Bowlero Neutral

Summary

Lionsgate Studios and Bowlero tied by winning 8 of the 16 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, Atlanta Braves had 1 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Atlanta Braves and 0 mentions for Bowlero. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Atlanta Braves is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Atlanta Braves Positive
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 insiders. Comparatively, 79.9% of Bowlero shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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$732.49M4.69-$23.37M-$0.36N/A
Bowlero$1.19B1.01-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

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%

Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% 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.

Atlanta Braves currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.51%. Given Atlanta Braves' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Atlanta Braves is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Atlanta Braves beats Bowlero on 9 of the 15 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

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$862.42M4.01-$42.74M-$0.07N/A
Bowlero$1.19B1.01-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

Manchester United has a net margin of -1.39% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Manchester United's return on equity of -4.85% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester United-1.39% -4.85% -0.56%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% 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.

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

In the previous week, Manchester United had 4 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Manchester United and 0 mentions for Bowlero. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Manchester United Positive
Bowlero Neutral

Summary

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

How does Bowlero compare to Atlanta Braves?

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

Atlanta Braves has a consensus target price of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.37%. Given Atlanta Braves' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atlanta Braves 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
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

68.1% of Bowlero shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by institutional investors. 79.9% of Bowlero shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Bowlero has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Atlanta Braves had 2 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Atlanta Braves and 0 mentions for Bowlero. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Atlanta Braves is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bowlero Neutral
Atlanta Braves Very Positive

Atlanta Braves has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Bowlero$1.19B1.01-$83.58M-$0.61N/A
Atlanta Braves$732.49M3.69-$19.03M-$0.36N/A

Atlanta Braves has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Atlanta Braves' 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%
Atlanta Braves N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Atlanta Braves beats Bowlero on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BOWL vs. The Competition

MetricBowleroAmusement & recreation services IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.20B$250.17M$7.07B$22.75B
Dividend Yield1.88%1.88%3.02%4.13%
P/E Ratio-13.44N/A18.1829.86
Price / Sales1.013.333.7224.03
Price / Cash12.9621.8812.6118.80
Price / Book-6.832.043.684.59
Net Income-$83.58M-$40.35M$237.07M$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.54%5.49%0.30%-0.98%
1 Month Performance-8.89%-6.73%12.00%-1.30%
1 Year Performance-10.68%-16.87%18.76%22.13%

Bowlero Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BOWL
Bowlero
N/A$8.20
+0.7%
N/A-10.7%$1.20B$1.19BN/A11,374
PLNT
Planet Fitness
4.5666 of 5 stars
$49.52
+2.3%
$81.32
+64.2%
-45.4%$3.96B$1.32B17.884,020
LION
Lionsgate Studios
1.2297 of 5 stars
$12.11
-1.0%
$11.91
-1.7%
+84.5%$3.51B$3.20BN/A1,032
BATRA
Atlanta Braves
0.6191 of 5 stars
$54.22
-0.2%
$45.00
-17.0%
+22.1%$3.41B$732.49MN/A1,610
MANU
Manchester United
0.276 of 5 stars
$18.61
-1.5%
N/A+44.3%$3.21B$862.42MN/A1,140

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This page (NYSE:BOWL) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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