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JDW Stock Chart & Stats
618.50 p
-6.00 p(-1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
618.50 p
-6.00 p(-1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range530.50 p - 1,070.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.65K
Average Volume (3M)253.21K
Market Cap
£1.01B
Enterprise Value1.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£52.77M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Mar 19, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.57
Shares Outstanding105,480,286
10 Day Avg. Volume251,055
30 Day Avg. Volume253,208
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)2.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio4.44
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£745.60Price Target Upside20.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthA multi-year recovery followed by annual revenue growth indicates sustained demand and improving scale across the pub estate. Continued top-line expansion can support operating leverage, strengthen purchasing efficiency, and provide a durable base for cash generation over the next several quarters.
Improving Free Cash FlowImproving operating cash flow and sharply higher free cash flow strengthen the company’s ability to fund reinvestment and meet financial obligations internally. Free cash flow being close to net income also suggests recent earnings have translated relatively well into usable cash.
Established Operating ModelA large company-managed estate combined with standardized offerings and centralized purchasing creates repeatable operating processes. High customer throughput and disciplined pricing can support scale benefits and make the business model more resilient across its established venue network.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage leaves the company more exposed to refinancing pressure and weaker trading, particularly because hospitality demand can be cyclical. It also reduces financial flexibility, making continued operating stability and cash generation important for preserving balance-sheet resilience.
Thin Net MarginsLow net profitability means relatively small changes in costs, demand, or operating performance can materially affect retained earnings and cash available for obligations. Thin margins therefore limit downside protection even while revenue and operating profitability continue to improve.
Moderate Debt CoverageThe business is generating cash, but only moderate debt coverage means leverage still depends on solid ongoing trading. Combined with gross-margin pressure, this could constrain the conversion of future revenue growth into discretionary cash and slow balance-sheet improvement.
JDW FAQ
What was J D Wetherspoon’s price range in the past 12 months?
J D Wetherspoon lowest share price was 530.50 p and its highest was 1070.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is J D Wetherspoon’s market cap?
J D Wetherspoon’s market cap is £1.01B.
When is J D Wetherspoon’s upcoming earnings report date?
J D Wetherspoon’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2027 which is in 141 days.
How were J D Wetherspoon’s earnings last quarter?
J D Wetherspoon released its earnings results on Oct 02, 2026. The company reported 0.255 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.247 p by 0.008 p.
Is J D Wetherspoon overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts J D Wetherspoon’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does J D Wetherspoon pay dividends?
J D Wetherspoon pays a Semiannually dividend of 8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.16%. See more information on J D Wetherspoon dividends here
What is J D Wetherspoon’s EPS estimate?
J D Wetherspoon’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does J D Wetherspoon have?
J D Wetherspoon has 105,480,286 shares outstanding.
What happened to J D Wetherspoon’s price movement after its last earnings report?
J D Wetherspoon reported an EPS of 0.255 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.247 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.546%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of J D Wetherspoon?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JDW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
J D Wetherspoon Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£745.60 (20.55% Upside)
£745.60 (20.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:JDW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £24.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
59.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.29%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
J D Wetherspoon
Established in 1979, J D Wetherspoon plc manages a significant network of 861 pubs and 57 hotels. The company's operations span across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, with its headquarters located in Watford, UK.
JDW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
745.60 p
▲(20.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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