Whitbread Continues Buyback as Voting Rights Fall to 167.8 Million

Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has issued an announcement.

Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 38,875 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 through Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,640.92 pence. The company intends to cancel the newly purchased shares, further reducing its free float and potentially enhancing earnings per share over time.

Since the start of the buyback in May 2025, Whitbread has acquired 8,772,031 shares for a total of about £247.6 million, excluding costs. Following the latest transaction, Whitbread holds 12,454,718 shares in treasury and has 167,802,685 voting rights in issue, a figure that shareholders are instructed to use when assessing disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Hold with a £2948.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Whitbread stock, see the GB:WTB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:WTB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:WTB is a Neutral.

Whitbread demonstrates strong financial health and attractive valuation, but technical indicators show bearish momentum. Positive corporate events bolster confidence, but the overall score is moderated by technical weaknesses.

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More about Whitbread

Whitbread PLC is a U.K.-based hospitality group best known for its Premier Inn budget hotel chain and related food and beverage operations. The company focuses on the midscale and value segments of the lodging market, with a strong presence across the U.K. and growing exposure in selected international locations.

Average Trading Volume: 877,833

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £4.38B

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