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Hostelworld Group Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary7 Oct, 2026
Q3 performance
Net revenue €27.9m, up 7% YoY; net average transaction value €15.3, up 11%.
Effective commission rate reached a record 17.8%, versus 16.3% in Q3 2025, supported by Elevate adoption.
Net transactions fell 2% YoY to 1.6m; the Middle East conflict reduced volume growth by an estimated 4 percentage points, with long-haul routes most affected.
Adjusted EBITDA was €8.3m versus €7.9m; margin was 30% versus 31%, reflecting continued product and technology investment.
Year-to-date performance
YTD net revenue €80.1m, up 10% YoY; net transactions were flat at 5.4m, while net average transaction value rose 11% to €15.1.
YTD effective commission rate rose to 17.7% from 16.0%; adjusted EBITDA increased to €16.5m from €15.4m, at a 21% margin.
Direct marketing costs were 49% of generated revenue YTD versus 50%; full-year costs are expected within guidance range.
Closing cash was €14.6m and net cash €3.0m; an interim dividend of 0.83 euro cent per share was paid after a £5m share buyback in April.
Platform and strategic initiatives
App bookings represented 64% of net bed-nights, versus 62% in Q3 2025; chat users grew 37% and messages sent 77% YoY.
Social-member net transactions grew 10% YoY and reached almost two-thirds of total transactions; non-member transactions declined.
Third-party budget accommodation and Social Passes increased their contribution to net transactions; OccasionGenius event discovery was integrated across the platform in Q3.
Paid social investment supported member growth; AI features power traveller matching, trending conversations, review summaries and property-related answers.
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Latest events from Hostelworld Group
- Double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, led by social platform expansion and member engagement.HSW
H1 2026 - Strong H1 2026 revenue growth and margin gains support reiterated full-year guidance.HSWH1 2026 TU
- Revenue up 2% to EUR 93.8m, EBITDA at EUR 19.9m, with new products and AI fueling 2026 growth.HSWH2 2025
- Revenue and engagement grew in H2 2025, with strategic milestones supporting future growth.HSWQ4 2025 TU
- Q3 revenue up 5% YoY, with improved margins and full-year EBITDA guidance reaffirmed.HSWQ3 2025 TU
- Flat revenue and bookings, margin pressure, but strong social and app engagement, and capital returns.HSWH1 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA up 88%, all debt repaid early, and social platform drives 80% of bookings.HSWH1 2024
- Scaling social travel, AI features, and capital returns drive double-digit growth targets.HSWCMD 2025
- Bookings up 6%, EBITDA up 19%, and all debt repaid as social strategy drives growth.HSWH2 2024
Next Hostelworld Group earnings date
H2 202619 Mar, 2027
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Next Hostelworld Group earnings date
H2 202619 Mar, 2027
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Hostelworld Group plc is an online travel agency specializing in budget accommodations, particularly hostels, targeting young and budget-conscious travelers. The company operates a digital platform and mobile app that allow users to book hostels, hotels, and other budget-friendly lodging options worldwide. Hostelworld’s platform includes customer reviews, travel recommendations, and social features that connect travelers. Focused on delivering value and fostering community-oriented travel experiences, Hostelworld serves a global customer base with a strong presence in popular backpacking destinations. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.