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J D Wetherspoon ( (GB:JDW) ) just unveiled an update.
J D Wetherspoon has carried out a share buyback, purchasing 507,000 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices between 740p and 753p, with a volume-weighted average price of 752.82p. The company intends to cancel these shares, marginally reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share, signalling continued active capital management and confidence in its financial position to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 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 is supported by strong technical indicators and a reasonable valuation. Financial performance shows recovery, but high debt levels and historical cash flow volatility are concerns. The absence of earnings call insights and corporate events limits additional context.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:JDW stock, click here.
More about J D Wetherspoon
J D Wetherspoon plc is a UK-based pub and hospitality group, operating a large estate of pubs and bars across the country. The company focuses on value-led food and drink offerings in high-street and transport hub locations, targeting mass-market customers in the casual dining and drinking segment.
Average Trading Volume: 284,029
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £799.7M
See more data about JDW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.