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WTB Stock Chart & Stats
2493.00 p
39.00 p(1.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
2493.00 p
39.00 p(1.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,098.00 p - 3,175.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume181.66K
Average Volume (3M)709.53K
Market Cap
£4.42B
Enterprise Value9.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£275.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)76.3
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Apr 27, 2027EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding167,741,530
10 Day Avg. Volume720,255
30 Day Avg. Volume709,529
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio45.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,580.00Price Target Upside3.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
UK Market PositionWhitbread is demonstrating resilient demand and market share performance in its core U.K. estate, while keeping operating costs flat despite inflation. This combination supports the durability of the Premier Inn model and gives the company a stronger base for sustained earnings.
Germany ExpansionGermany is becoming a meaningful second growth engine, with room additions, sales growth ahead of the wider market, and improving profitability despite one-off costs. Continued expansion and the stated path toward profitability could diversify Whitbread’s earnings over time.
Efficiency And Returns PlanEfficiency delivery ahead of the annual schedule indicates that management is converting its transformation program into measurable savings. If sustained, the multi-year target should support margins and cash generation, helping offset industry cost inflation and fund higher-return growth.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMeaningful leverage and a shrinking equity base reduce financial flexibility for a capital-intensive lodging business. Higher debt exposure can constrain investment choices, increase sensitivity to financing conditions, and make it harder to absorb weaker trading or unexpected operating costs.
Weaker Free Cash FlowThe sharp reduction in free cash flow weakens the conversion of profitable operations into funds available for debt reduction, reinvestment, or shareholders. Although operating cash flow remains positive, higher reinvestment needs or working-capital drag make cash generation less dependable.
Industry Cost InflationLarge, externally driven increases in employment and property costs can pressure hotel margins even when accommodation demand remains healthy. These costs raise the operational hurdle for maintaining profitability and may require continued efficiencies, pricing action, or estate changes.
WTB FAQ
What was Whitbread PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitbread PLC lowest share price was 2098.00 p and its highest was 3175.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Whitbread PLC’s market cap?
Whitbread PLC’s market cap is £4.42B.
When is Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 27, 2027 which is in 186 days.
How were Whitbread PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Whitbread PLC released its earnings results on Oct 13, 2026. The company reported 1.241 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 1.549 p by -0.308 p.
Is Whitbread PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Whitbread PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Whitbread PLC pay dividends?
Whitbread PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 36.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.67%. See more information on Whitbread PLC dividends here
What is Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate?
Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Whitbread PLC have?
Whitbread PLC has 167,741,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitbread PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitbread PLC reported an EPS of 1.241 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 1.549 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.151%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitbread PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WTB
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
Whitbread Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£2,580.00 (3.49% Upside)
£2,580.00 (3.49% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £190.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Whitbread PLC
Whitbread plc is a prominent hospitality firm managing a portfolio of hotels and restaurants across the United Kingdom, Germany, and other international markets. The company's hotel division encompasses approximately 841 hotels boasting 82,286 rooms in the UK, 10 hotels situated in the Middle East, and 35 hotels with 5,875 rooms located in Germany, all operating under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. Furthermore, Whitbread plc oversees 439 restaurant establishments throughout the United Kingdom, which include popular brands such as Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Whitbread Inns, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table. This long-standing company was founded in 1742 and maintains its headquarters in Dunstable, UK.
WTB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,580.00 p
▲(3.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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