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The latest announcement is out from J D Wetherspoon ( (GB:JDW) ).
J D Wetherspoon reported a solid rise in like-for-like sales of 4.7% for the 25 weeks to 18 January 2026, with bar and gaming machine revenues leading growth, though hotel room sales edged lower. Strong trading over Christmas and a 5.3% increase in total sales underline improving momentum, but sharply higher costs for energy, wages, repairs and business rates—up £45 million in the first 25 weeks—mean first-half profits are set to fall year-on-year and full-year performance is currently expected to come in slightly below FY25. The group continues to invest in its estate, opening six new pubs so far this year and planning 15 in total, while also expanding its franchised portfolio to 16 sites with further openings slated, including its first mainland Spain outlet at Alicante Airport; net debt is expected to tick up to £740–760 million despite ongoing share buybacks, signalling continued balance-sheet leverage alongside estate growth.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £770.00 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 is a UK- and Ireland-focused pub operator, owning and running nearly 800 managed pubs alongside a growing franchised estate. The company targets value-conscious customers with competitively priced food and drink, emphasising individually designed venues, well-trained staff and well-maintained premises, and is expanding both domestically and into new markets such as mainland Spain.
Average Trading Volume: 303,981
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £785.5M
For an in-depth examination of JDW stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.