Whitbread PLC (WTB)

Currency in GBP
2,265.0
-31.0(-1.35%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
2,231.02,290.0
52 wk Range
2,098.03,302.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
2,100.00 / 2,600.00
Prev. Close
2,296
Open
2,231
Day's Range
2,231-2,290
52 wk Range
2,098-3,302
Volume
1.07M
Average Volume (3m)
730.45K
1-Year Change
-16.2352%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
2,827.1
Upside
+24.81%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Whitbread PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
8 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 2,827.1
(+24.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy29.75+31.35%35.75Maintain05/05/2026
JPMorgan
Hold26.00+14.79%25.00Maintain01/05/2026
Barclays
Hold25.00+10.38%26.00Maintain28/04/2026
UBS
Buy35.75+57.84%36.05Maintain07/04/2026
JPMorgan
Hold2,500.00+10,937.53%2,550.00Maintain27/03/2026

Whitbread PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Whitbread reported flat FY2026 revenues with Group EBITDA rising 4% to £1.1B; stock fell 3.65% to $31.09, near 52-week low of $30.01.
  • U.K. accommodation sales increased 1% with strong Q2 recovery; German operations achieved profitability for first time in company history.
  • Company extended Accelerating Growth Plan focusing on hotel expansion with 3,600 new rooms targeted by FY2031 across portfolio.
  • Management projects £100M incremental PBT by FY2031 from expansion plan; adjusted PBT flat at £483M despite 2% operating cost reduction.
  • Net debt stands at £709M; executives cite operational efficiency gains positioning company as pure-play hotel business amid inflation pressures.
Last Updated: 30/04/2026, 13:22
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
-- / 0.66
Revenue / Forecast
-- / 1.36B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.22%
Dividend Yield
4.22%
Industry Median 2.08%
Annualised payout
97.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+42.82%
Growth Streak

Compare WTB to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WTB
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.8x20.9x10.6x
PEG Ratio
−1.380.140.02
Price/Book
1.2x1.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.1x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
23.5%34.4%28.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. The company operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. It also operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse and Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, Whitebread Inns, and Table Table brands. The company was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
82.29M49.29%1.89B
Other Institutional Investors
65.77M39.40%1.51B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
18.88M11.31%433.55M
Total
166.94M100.00%3.83B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Artemis Investment Management LLP6.50%10,856,268249,260
The Vanguard Group, Inc.5.74%9,575,737219,859

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FAQ

What Is the Whitbread (London: WTB) Share Price Today?

The Whitbread stock price today is 2,265.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Whitbread (WTB) Trade On?

Whitbread is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Whitbread?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Whitbread is "WTB."

Does Whitbread Pay Dividends? What’s The Current WTB Dividend Yield?

Yes, WTB Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Whitbread dividend yield is 4.22%.

What Is the Current Whitbread Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Whitbread (London: WTB) market cap is 3.78B GBP.

What Is Whitbread's (WTB) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Whitbread EPS is currently 1.2 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Whitbread Earnings Date?

Whitbread's next earnings report will be released on 27/10/2026.

Is WTB a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Whitbread moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for WTB stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Whitbread Stock Split?

Whitbread has split 5 times. (See the WTB stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Whitbread Have?

Whitbread has 33000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Whitbread (London: WTB)?

As of 06/05/2026, Whitbread (WTB) is trading at a share price of 2,265.0 GBP, with a previous close of 2,296.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 2,231.0 GBP to 2,290.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 2,098.0 GBP to 3,302.0 GBP.

What Is Whitbread (WTB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Whitbread is 2,827.1 GBP, with a high estimate of 3800 GBP and a low estimate of 2100 GBP. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +24.81% Upside potential.
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