New Risk • Jul 17
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 105% Cash payout ratio: 310% Dividend yield: 4.3% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 105% Cash payout ratio: 310% Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£4.20m market cap, or US$5.65m). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.3% net profit margin). Board Change • May 21
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Company Secretary & Non-Executive Director Sally Gausden was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Mar 21
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 14, 2026 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 14, 2026. Location: the hydro hotel, mount road, eastbourne, United Kingdom Declared Dividend • Feb 28
Final dividend of UK£0.15 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.15. Ex-date: 12th March 2026 Payment date: 1st April 2026 Dividend yield will be 3.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 3.7% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 20% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.48 (vs UK£0.58 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.48 (down from UK£0.58 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£5.10m (up 5.2% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£286.1k (down 18% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 7.2% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Oct 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Company Secretary & Non-Executive Director Sally Gausden was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Mar 20
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 15, 2025 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 15, 2025. Location: the hydro hotel, mount road, eastbourne, United Kingdom Duyuru • Mar 01
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC Declares Interim Dividend for the Year 2024, Payable on 2 April 2025 The board of Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC has decided to declare a further interim dividend of 13 pence per share for the year 2024 (2023: 12 pence per share) absorbing £78,000 (2023 £72,000), which will be paid on 2 April 2025 to shareholders on the register on 14 March 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 13 March 2025. Declared Dividend • Feb 28
Final dividend increased to UK£0.13 Dividend of UK£0.13 is 8.3% higher than last year. Ex-date: 13th March 2025 Payment date: 2nd April 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 3.3% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 9.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.58 (vs UK£0.39 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.58 (up from UK£0.39 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£4.85m (up 9.4% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£350.2k (up 48% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 7.2% (up from 5.3% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Feb 03
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended April 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£5.10m market cap, or US$6.32m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported April 2024 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Duyuru • Oct 02
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 31 October 2024 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, Plc announced that the Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 13 pence per share, to be paid on 31 October 2024 to shareholders on the register on 11 October 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 10 October 2024. New Risk • Sep 16
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks No financial data reported. Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£5.10m market cap, or US$6.74m). Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. New Risk • Jul 17
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended October 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£5.10m market cap, or US$6.65m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported October 2023 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (5.3% net profit margin). Duyuru • Mar 27
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 16, 2024 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Apr 16, 2024, at 10:30 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne Eastbourne United Kingdom Upcoming Dividend • Mar 14
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.12 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 March 2024. Payment date: 03 April 2024. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). Declared Dividend • Feb 23
First half dividend reduced to UK£0.12 Dividend of UK£0.12 is 48% lower than last year. Ex-date: 21st March 2024 Payment date: 3rd April 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 6.9% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 63% to bring the payout ratio under control, which is more than the 12% EPS growth achieved over the last 5 years. New Risk • Jan 28
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended April 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 147% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£5.91m market cap, or US$7.51m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported April 2023 fiscal period end). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.3% net profit margin). Duyuru • Nov 18
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC Announces Management Changes Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC announce that Christopher Bean, a non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as Chairman of the Company in place of Graeme King, who has stepped down as Chairman after 18 years. Mr. King will remain on the board of the Company as a non-executive Director. The Directors of Hydro Hotel accept responsibility for the content of this announcement. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 05
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.12 per share at 4.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 October 2023. Payment date: 31 October 2023. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 96% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.7%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Duyuru • Sep 15
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Plc Declares an Interim Dividend, Payable on 31 October 2023 Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Plc announced that the Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 12 pence per share, to be paid on 31 October 2023 to shareholders on the register on 13 October 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 12 October 2023. New Risk • Jul 16
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 96% The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 4.8% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 96% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£5.70m market cap, or US$7.46m). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.3% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jul 14
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.29 loss per share (vs UK£0.037 profit in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.29 loss per share (down from UK£0.037 profit in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£1.80m (down 1.2% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£171.5k (down UK£193.7k from profit in 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 67% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 09
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.23 per share at 4.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 March 2023. Payment date: 04 April 2023. Trailing yield: 4.8%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Feb 24
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.56 (vs UK£0.60 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.56 (down from UK£0.60 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£4.40m (up 58% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£336.7k (down 7.2% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 7.6% (down from 13% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 68% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jan 19
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC Declares Dividend for the Year Ended October 31, 2022, Payable on 4 April 2023 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC announced that, following a review of the provisional unaudited accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022, the Board of Directors has declared a dividend at the rate of 23.0 pence per share (2021, 20.0 pence) to be paid on 4 April 2023 to shareholders on the register on 17 March 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 16 March 2023. Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 4 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Company Secretary & Non-Executive Director Sally Gausden was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Oct 06
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC Announces Declaration of Interim Dividend, Payable on 31 October 2022 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, Plc announced that, following a review of the company’s performance and cashflow post Coronavirus lockdown, the Board of Directors has decided to reinstate the interim dividend cancelled in March 2020. A dividend at the rate of 14.0 pence per share has been declared and is to be paid on 31 October 2022 to shareholders on the register on 14 October 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 13 October 2022. Reported Earnings • Jul 16
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.037 (vs UK£0.64 loss in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.037 (up from UK£0.64 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£1.82m (up UK£1.64m from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£22.3k (up UK£405.5k from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Company Secretary & Non-Executive Director Sally Gausden was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Mar 04
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Mar 22, 2022 Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, PLC, Annual General Meeting, Mar 22, 2022, at 11:30 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: Hydro Hotel, Mount Road East Bourne United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.60 (up from UK£0.23 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£2.79m (up 25% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£362.7k (up UK£501.9k from FY 2020). Profit margin: 13% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. 
