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J D Wetherspoon ( (GB:JDW) ) has provided an announcement.
J D Wetherspoon PLC reported a strong financial performance for the 52 weeks ending 27th July 2025, with a 4.5% increase in revenue to £2,127.5 million and a 10.1% rise in profit before tax to £81.4 million. The company has consistently outperformed industry benchmarks, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.2% in the last nine weeks, compared to the industry’s 0.5% growth. Despite facing significant cost pressures from increased national insurance, labor rates, and energy costs, Wetherspoon remains committed to minimizing price increases for customers. The company also highlighted its substantial tax contributions to the UK government, generating £838 million in taxes in the last financial year. Looking ahead, Wetherspoon anticipates a reasonable financial outcome, although government-led cost increases may impact results.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £777.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:JDW Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:JDW is a Neutral.
J D Wetherspoon’s stock score is primarily driven by its financial performance, which shows recovery and stabilization post-pandemic. The valuation is reasonable, offering a fair P/E ratio and a modest dividend yield. However, technical indicators suggest weak momentum, which slightly dampens the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:JDW stock, click here.
More about J D Wetherspoon
J D Wetherspoon PLC is a prominent player in the UK hospitality industry, owning and operating pubs across the country. The company focuses on providing high-quality food and drink at reasonable prices, served by well-trained and friendly staff. Each pub is uniquely designed and maintained in excellent condition to ensure customer satisfaction.
Average Trading Volume: 213,705
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £707.1M
Find detailed analytics on JDW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.