Hollywood Bowl Group plc (LSE:BOWL) reported a strong set of results for the financial year ended 30 September 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Revenue increased by 8.8% to £250.7 million, reflecting the continued success of investments in new bowling centres, refurbishment programmes, and targeted marketing initiatives.
Operational momentum was supported by dynamic pricing strategies and a sustained focus on enhancing the customer experience. While the business faced external pressures from elevated living costs and unseasonal weather patterns, its differentiated, value-led leisure offering helped maintain demand across core markets.
International expansion remained a key growth driver, with the Canadian business delivering particularly strong performance. The number of centres in Canada increased materially during the year, and the region now contributes around 15% of total group revenue, underlining the scalability of Hollywood Bowl’s model outside the UK.
Strategically, the group continues to emphasise affordable, multi-generational leisure experiences, positioning itself well within the competitive out-of-home entertainment market. This approach has enabled Hollywood Bowl to defend market share while continuing to grow revenues.
From a market perspective, the shares are underpinned by robust financial performance and supportive technical indicators. However, overbought signals and a valuation that appears broadly fair may limit short-term upside. Further improvements in cash flow generation and cost control could strengthen the company’s financial flexibility over time.
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Hollywood Bowl Group plc is the largest ten-pin bowling operator in the UK and Canada. The company specialises in delivering accessible, family-friendly leisure experiences through a network of bowling centres that combine bowling with amusements, food, and drink, creating a comprehensive entertainment offering for a broad customer base.
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