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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 - 1,039.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.65K
Average Volume (3M)245.46K
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. Volume419,225
30 Day Avg. Volume245,460
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)£2.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthRevenue has risen each year through 2026 after recovering strongly from 2021, showing sustained demand and improving scale. This trajectory can support better fixed-cost absorption and gives the pub estate a durable base for continued operating progress.
Cash GenerationOperating cash flow improved from 2024 to 2026 and free cash flow jumped sharply in 2026, with FCF close to net income. That conversion strengthens internally generated funding, supports obligations and reduces reliance on external capital while trading remains solid.
Scaled Pub EstateJDW owns and manages a large branded UK pub estate, monetizing recurring food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink demand through high footfall and volume. Standardized menus and centralized purchasing can reinforce consistency, purchasing efficiency and scalable operations.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt-to-equity remained elevated at roughly 2.8x–5.1x and about 3.5x in 2026. Such leverage leaves less flexibility for investment or downturn absorption, while refinancing and debt-service demands make results more dependent on continued stable trading and cash generation.
Thin MarginsNet margins remain only about 2–3%, and gross margin declined versus 2024 in 2026. Limited earnings cushion makes the business more sensitive to cost pressure or weaker trading, potentially restricting reinvestment and slowing the conversion of sales growth into durable bottom-line gains.
Negative EPS GrowthEPS growth was -3.45%, indicating that improving revenue has not fully translated into per-share earnings growth. This limits evidence that operating gains are compounding for shareholders and suggests earnings conversion remains a structural area to monitor over coming periods.
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 1039.00 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 152 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
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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 61%
Sector Average 61%
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
68.01%
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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