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Hollywood Bowl Group PLC
Half-year Results
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**Summary**
Hollywood Bowl Group plc, the UK and Canadas largest ten-pin bowling operator, reported strong half-year results for the six months ended 31 March 2026. Key highlights include
**Revenue Growth** Revenue increased by 9.5% to £141.5 million, driven by a 2.3% like-for-like revenue growth, with the UK up 2.6% and Canada up 0.5% (constant currency).
**Profitability** Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent rose by 8.9% to £42.2 million, and Group Adjusted PBT increased by 8.1% to £32.1 million. Adjusted EPS grew by 11.3% to 14.51p.
**Dividend** The interim dividend was raised by 10.2% to 4.52p per share.
**Expansion** The Group is on track with its expansion plans, targeting 95 centers in the UK by 2035 and accelerating its Canadian expansion to 35 centers by 2032.
**Operational Efficiency** Continued focus on cost control, with UK labor to revenue ratio below 20% and 76% of electricity hedged to the end of FY29.
**Strategic Initiatives** Dynamic pricing, AI-driven marketing, and investment in F&B and amusements are enhancing the customer experience and driving spend per game.
**Outlook** The Group remains confident in delivering on FY26 expectations, with two new UK centers and one Canadian center opening in H2 FY26, and an accelerated pipeline for FY27.
The results reflect the Groups resilient business model, strategic investments, and strong operational execution, positioning it well for sustainable growth and shareholder value creation.
Financial MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Variance
Revenue£141.5m£129.2m9.5%
Like-for-like revenue growth total2.3%1.6%+0.7%pt
LFL - UK2.6%1.3%+1.3%pt
LFL - Canada0.5%3.7%(3.2%pt)
Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent£42.2m£38.8m8.9%
Group Adjusted PBT£32.1m£29.7m8.1%
Adjusted EPS14.51p13.04p11.3%
Dividend per share4.52p4.10p10.2%
Reported Profit before tax£27.2m£28.3m(3.9%)
Reported Profit after tax£19.5m£20.6m(5.3%)
Net cash£26.0m£22.7m14.3%
EPS11.70p12.00p(2.5%)
### Year-on-Year Financial and Debt Comparison: 1. **Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 9.5% from £129.2m in H1 FY25 to £141.5m in H1 FY26, driven by new center openings and like-for-like growth. 2. **Like-for-Like (LFL) Growth**: Total LFL revenue growth was 2.3% in H1 FY26 compared to 1.6% in H1 FY25. UK LFL growth improved to 2.6% from 1.3%, while Canada LFL growth declined to 0.5% from 3.7% due to snowstorms. 3. **Adjusted EBITDA and PBT**: Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent grew by 8.9% to £42.2m, and Group Adjusted PBT increased by 8.1% to £32.1m, reflecting strong operational performance. 4. **Profitability**: Reported Profit before tax decreased by 3.9% to £27.2m, and Reported Profit after tax decreased by 5.3% to £19.5m due to one-off non-cash costs. 5. **Net Cash**: Net cash increased by 14.3% to £26.0m, supported by strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. 6. **Debt**: The Group maintained a robust balance sheet with an undrawn RCF of £25.0m and no outstanding loan balances, indicating low debt levels. 7. **Dividend and Share Buyback**: The interim dividend increased by 10.2% to 4.52p per share, and a £5m share buyback program was announced for H2 FY26. This table and summary highlight the key financial and debt metrics, showing overall growth and stability in Hollywood Bowl Group plc's performance year-on-year.
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BOWL 06:01
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC
Half-year Results
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**Summary**
Hollywood Bowl Group plc, the UK and Canadas largest ten-pin bowling operator, reported strong half-year results for the six months ended 31 March 2026. Key highlights include
**Revenue Growth** Revenue increased by 9.5% to £141.5 million, driven by a 2.3% like-for-like revenue growth, with the UK up 2.6% and Canada up 0.5% (constant currency).
**Profitability** Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent rose by 8.9% to £42.2 million, and Group Adjusted PBT increased by 8.1% to £32.1 million. Adjusted EPS grew by 11.3% to 14.51p.
**Dividend** The interim dividend was raised by 10.2% to 4.52p per share.
**Expansion** The Group is on track with its expansion plans, targeting 95 centers in the UK by 2035 and accelerating its Canadian expansion to 35 centers by 2032.
**Operational Efficiency** Continued focus on cost control, with UK labor to revenue ratio below 20% and 76% of electricity hedged to the end of FY29.
**Strategic Initiatives** Dynamic pricing, AI-driven marketing, and investment in F&B and amusements are enhancing the customer experience and driving spend per game.
**Outlook** The Group remains confident in delivering on FY26 expectations, with two new UK centers and one Canadian center opening in H2 FY26, and an accelerated pipeline for FY27.
The results reflect the Groups resilient business model, strategic investments, and strong operational execution, positioning it well for sustainable growth and shareholder value creation.
Financial MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Variance
Revenue£141.5m£129.2m9.5%
Like-for-like revenue growth total2.3%1.6%+0.7%pt
LFL - UK2.6%1.3%+1.3%pt
LFL - Canada0.5%3.7%(3.2%pt)
Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent£42.2m£38.8m8.9%
Group Adjusted PBT£32.1m£29.7m8.1%
Adjusted EPS14.51p13.04p11.3%
Dividend per share4.52p4.10p10.2%
Reported Profit before tax£27.2m£28.3m(3.9%)
Reported Profit after tax£19.5m£20.6m(5.3%)
Net cash£26.0m£22.7m14.3%
EPS11.70p12.00p(2.5%)
### Year-on-Year Financial and Debt Comparison: 1. **Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 9.5% from £129.2m in H1 FY25 to £141.5m in H1 FY26, driven by new center openings and like-for-like growth. 2. **Like-for-Like (LFL) Growth**: Total LFL revenue growth was 2.3% in H1 FY26 compared to 1.6% in H1 FY25. UK LFL growth improved to 2.6% from 1.3%, while Canada LFL growth declined to 0.5% from 3.7% due to snowstorms. 3. **Adjusted EBITDA and PBT**: Group Adjusted EBITDA after rent grew by 8.9% to £42.2m, and Group Adjusted PBT increased by 8.1% to £32.1m, reflecting strong operational performance. 4. **Profitability**: Reported Profit before tax decreased by 3.9% to £27.2m, and Reported Profit after tax decreased by 5.3% to £19.5m due to one-off non-cash costs. 5. **Net Cash**: Net cash increased by 14.3% to £26.0m, supported by strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. 6. **Debt**: The Group maintained a robust balance sheet with an undrawn RCF of £25.0m and no outstanding loan balances, indicating low debt levels. 7. **Dividend and Share Buyback**: The interim dividend increased by 10.2% to 4.52p per share, and a £5m share buyback program was announced for H2 FY26. This table and summary highlight the key financial and debt metrics, showing overall growth and stability in Hollywood Bowl Group plc's performance year-on-year.

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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
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Market Cap
515.5M
Enterprise Value
483.1M
Public Float
96.2
Broker Target
388.875
Shares Out
167.6M
Long Interest
86
Short Interest
14
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00BD0NVK62
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Travel and Leisure
Float / Shares Ratio
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Short vs Long Delta
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EV / Market Cap
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Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
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Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
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Divi Rate
0.14
Ex Divi
2026-06-25
Earnings Date
2026-05-27
Net Debt
220.6M
Cash
15.2M
EPS
0.2
Net Income
34.6M
Revenue
250.5M
Enterprise Value
483.1M
Trailing PE
15.375
Forward PE
13.4953
Price Sales TTM
1.9604
Price Book MRQ
3.2855
EV Revenue
2.7558
EV EBITDA
7.9207
Financial Forecastist

Mixed financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +18.8% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is compressing by 4.6 pts. Net debt is building +27.8%.

Revenue +18.8% Net Income -10.9% FCF +46.7% Current Ratio 0.71x Forward Rev 0
Mixed
Quarter Revenue
141.5M
+18.8%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+13.8%
-4.6 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
33.3M
+46.7%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
3.8x
+27.8%
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Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 141.5M with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 19.5M and the margin profile is tightening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 26.0M while net debt is 209.1M. The leverage stack is moving the wrong way.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q1 2024
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q2 2024
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EPS / Earnings
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Q4 2024
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q1 2025
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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FY 2026
Consensus
272.1M
Revenue Path
0.23
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
291.8M
Revenue Path
0.24
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q1 2026 141.5M 19.5M 33.3M 209.1M
Q3 2025 121.4M 14.0M 16.3M 220.6M
Q1 2025 129.2M 20.6M 21.4M 208.8M
Q3 2024 111.2M 8.0M 7.4M 189.5M
Q1 2024 119.2M 21.9M 22.7M 163.7M
Q3 2023 104.6M 13.3M 20.0M 141.8M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 250.5M 34.6M 89.9M 37.7M
FY 2024 230.4M 29.9M 82.1M 29.1M
FY 2023 215.1M 34.2M 79.0M 40.6M
FY 2022 193.6M 37.5M 76.7M 53.4M
FY 2021 71.9M 1.7M 29.7M 18.7M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Yield Compounder profile with trend mixed

Price is 71.0% through the 52-week range, +7.6% vs 50DMA and +4.6% vs 200DMA. 88.8% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 11.2% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 4.9% and payout around 66.4%.

Trend mixed Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Yield Compounder
Structure Score
77.3 / 100
Yield Compounder
Trend Stack
+7.6% / +4.6%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
71.0%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
88.8%
84.5% institutions | 4.3% insiders
Pressure Pocket
11.2% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 4.9% | payout 66.4%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 273.50 with the stock +7.6% vs 50DMA and +4.6% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 71.0% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend mixed.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 84.5% and insiders about 4.3%, locking roughly 88.8% of the register and leaving 11.2% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

The API did not return a usable short-float field for this ticker, so the pressure score leans more on float lock and crowding than a full short ledger.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads semi-annual with 2 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 1.6, and stability score 60.0/100. Forward yield sits near 4.9% while payout is around 66.4%.

Structure Score

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Pillar Radar

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Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Semi-Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2026 1 Current partial year
2025 2 Full year
2024 2 Full year
2023 2 Full year
2022 1 Full year
2020 1 Full year
2019 2 Full year
2018 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
273.50
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
293.81
upper auction edge
52W Low
223.76
lower auction edge
Beta
0.32
volatility character
Shares Out
167.6M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
161.1M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-01-29
-80 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
-
split date not supplied

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
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Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
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Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
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Public Hands
-
Institutions
38.1464
Institutions As Of
2026-01-28
Avg Broker Target
350.0
Upside Vs Price
15.89%
Purchase Director Dealing
10
Sale Director Dealing
7
Purchase TR1
3
Sale TR1
9
Broker Coverage Rows
6
Institution Holders Tracked
6
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
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Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Short Pressure
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Volatility Lab

ATR(14)
Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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