Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) Dividend Yield %: 1.90% (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 70% Below Median


LSE:HSW Hostelworld Group PLC LSE:HSW
82 GF Score
Price £1.11
GF Value £1.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield %?

Hostelworld Group LSE:HSW +0.91% 82 Dividend Yield % is 1.90% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 417 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks worse than 63.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hostelworld Group is 1.90%.

Good Sign:

Hostelworld Group PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HSW' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 6.37   Max: 23.4
Current: 1.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Hostelworld Group was 23.40%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 6.37%.

LSE:HSW's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
63.07% of 417 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.81 vs LSE:HSW: 1.90

Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.15.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hostelworld Group was 2.29. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 1.13.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Hostelworld Group is 1.90%.

Hostelworld Group's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.01.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hostelworld Group was 20.40% per year. The lowest was 20.40% per year. And the median was 20.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Hostelworld Group  (LSE:HSW) Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield % Related Terms


Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield % Chart

Hostelworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Yield %
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Hostelworld Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:HSW vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Hostelworld Group Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Hostelworld Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
EUR 0.0158002026-04-162026-04-172026-05-12Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyEUR:GBP 0.869006
EUR 0.0082002025-08-282025-08-292025-09-19Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyEUR:GBP 0.864959

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Hostelworld Group's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.0208229586/1.105
=1.88 %

Current Share Price is £1.105.
Hostelworld Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £0.0208229586.

Hostelworld Group's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.0274605896/1.105
=2.49 %

Current Share Price is £1.105.
Hostelworld Group's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as £0.0137302948 * 2 = £0.0274605896.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 1.90% mean?
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.90% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 6.37. Over the past decade, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.56 to 23.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #263 out of 417 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Yield % of 1.90% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 23.40. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.81. Hostelworld Group's value of 1.90% is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #263 out of 417 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Dividend Yield % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #263 out of 417 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Hostelworld Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.81. Hostelworld Group's value of 1.90% is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hostelworld Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.56 to 23.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 2.81, Hostelworld Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.81, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Yield % of 1.90% is 32.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Yield % is 1.90%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hostelworld Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £1.11 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.90%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 32.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.81. Hostelworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.90% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.11 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46. GuruFocus considers Hostelworld Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSW:

  • Dividend Yield %: 1.90% (70% below median its 10-year median of 6.37)
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.11 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 32.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#263 of 417)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hostelworld Group Business Description

Address Charlemont Street, Floor 3, Charlemont Exchange, Dublin, IRL, D02 VN88
Hostelworld Group PLC is a social network-powered Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostel market. It has developed and promoted the Hostelworld brand, operating a two-sided marketplace focused on the hostelling category. The Hostel partners load their bed inventory to the company's platform, which it markets to customers via its website and mobile Android and iOS apps. In addition, the Hostelworld platform has a series of social features on its platform that connect travellers in hostels and cities based on their booking data. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe, followed by Asia, Africa and Oceania, and the Americas.
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