Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) H1 2026 TU earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue grew 9.5% year-over-year to £141.5m for the six months ended 31 March 2026, driven by strong demand for affordable leisure activities.

• Strategic investments and disciplined cost management supported continued growth and profitability.

• The business remains confident in its outlook for FY2026 and beyond, citing resilient demand in both the UK and Canada.

Financial highlights

• UK revenue increased 9.4% year-over-year to £118.4m; Canada revenue rose 12.8% (constant currency) to CAD 42.9m (£23.2m).

• Like-for-like revenue growth was 1.9% overall: UK +2.6%, Canada +0.5% (constant currency).

• Net cash position at 31 March 2026 was £26.0m, with an undrawn £25m revolving credit facility.

Outlook and guidance

• Confident in delivering continued profitable growth for FY2026 and beyond, supported by a strong new centre pipeline.