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Hollywood Bowl Group H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2025 earnings summary16 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record revenues of GBP 250.7 million, up 8.8% year-over-year, and record pre-IFRS 16 EBITDA of GBP 68.4 million, with strong trading and resilience in the business model.
Statutory profits rose to GBP 34.6 million, with adjusted profit after tax at GBP 36.7 million and adjusted EPS at 21.51p.
Estate expanded from 85 to 92 centres, including a record seven new openings (five in the U.K., two in Canada), with a robust pipeline and target of 130 by 2035.
Customer engagement and employee satisfaction reached new highs, with recognition in major workplace rankings in both the U.K. and Canada.
High capital investment was balanced by significant shareholder returns.
Financial highlights
Total revenue rose 8.8% year-over-year to GBP 250.7 million; like-for-like revenue growth was 1.3% on a constant currency basis.
U.K. revenues increased 6.4%, driven by a 9.2% rise in spend per game, offset by a 7.5% decline in game volumes.
Canadian like-for-like revenue grew 3.2%, with overall Splitsville bowling revenue up 35.1% to CAD 61.1 million.
Gross profit margin improved to 83.3% (U.K. 84.4%, Canada 77.2%), up 30–40bps year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA pre-IFRS 16 was GBP 68.4 million; net cash at year-end was GBP 15.2 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 revenue expected between GBP 267 million and GBP 275 million, with like-for-like and new centre growth in line with previous guidance.
CapEx for FY26 anticipated at GBP 25–30 million, with fewer refurbishments planned.
Business rates expected to rise by up to 10% in H2 FY26, impacting costs by around GBP 500,000 per year.
Depreciation on PPE forecast to increase by GBP 2–2.5 million.
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Hollywood Bowl Group plc operates ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centers in the United Kingdom. The Company focuses on family entertainment and leisure activities, including ten-pin bowling, arcade games, and amusements such as amusement rides and games; it offers a range of casual dining restaurants with its bowling brand. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.
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