Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) H1 2026 TU earnings summary
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H1 2026 TU earnings summary
15 Apr, 2026Executive 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.
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