Hollywood Bowl shares rise as record revenue tops expectations

Investing.com - Hollywood Bowl Group plc (LON:BOWL), the UK and Canada’s largest ten-pin bowling operator, reported record annual revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares up 5.6% following the announcement on Tuesday.

The company posted revenue of £250.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, an 8.9% increase compared to the previous year and above the analyst consensus of £248.7 million. The company expects to report EBITDA in line with market expectations of approximately £68 million.

UK revenue grew 6.4% to £212.4 million, with like-for-like (LFL) growth of 1.1% in total and 1.3% in UK bowling centers. Canadian operations saw significant expansion with revenue jumping 32.8% on a constant currency basis to CAD 70.0 million (£38.4 million), though LFL growth in Canadian bowling centers was more modest at 0.8%.

"We are very pleased with our full-year performance, both financially and operationally," said Stephen Burns, Chief Executive Officer. "We have again demonstrated the success of our proven, customer-led strategy and differentiated business model by delivering record revenues and further profitable growth."

The company maintained a strong financial position with £15.2 million in net cash at year-end, exceeding analyst expectations of £7.2 million. Hollywood Bowl invested £37 million in estate expansion and center enhancements while also completing a £15 million share buyback program.

During the fiscal year, the company opened seven new centers (five in the UK and two in Canada) and completed 12 refurbishments. The group’s portfolio now includes 77 UK centers and 15 Canadian locations, progressing toward its target of 130 centers by 2035.

The company plans to release its full-year results on December 16, 2025.

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