The Hostelworld Group plc Board approved an interim dividend of 0.83 euro cents per ordinary share in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2026 (H1 2025: 0.82 euro cents per ordinary share), amounting to a total distribution of Û1.0 million. The dividend will be paid on 18 September 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 28 August 2026. The shares will trade ex-dividend from 27 August 2026.
Other financial highlights include:
- Generated revenue of €56.1m (+13% YoY) with 3.8m net transactions (+1% YoY) and a net average transaction value of €14.9 (+11% YoY).
- Net margin of €22.9m (+16% YoY), a combination of double-digit revenue growth and improved marketing efficiency.
- Operating costs totalled €14.7m, 28% of revenue (H1 2025: 27%), due to increased investment in development resources as outlined at their CMD.
- Adjusted EBITDA of €8.2m with deferred revenue of €3.2m (H1 2025 Adj. EBITDA of €7.4m, deferred revenue of €3.1m)
- Adjusted profit after tax of €4.9m (H1 2025: €5.1m)
- Adjusted EPS of 3.95 cent, -2% year on year (H1 2025: 4.02 cent).
