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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) just unveiled an update.
Whitbread PLC has continued to execute its share buy-back programme, purchasing 1,000 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 via Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,558.59 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Since the launch of the programme on 1 May 2025, the company has repurchased 7,509,941 shares for a total of £213.6 million (excluding costs), leaving 181,519,493 shares in issue, of which 12,454,718 are held in treasury and 169,064,775 carry voting rights, a reduction that effectively increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and may support earnings per share.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Hold with a £2600.00 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:WTB stock, click here.
More about Whitbread
Whitbread PLC is a UK-based hospitality group best known for its Premier Inn hotel chain and related food and beverage operations, serving both business and leisure customers across the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 830,492
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.32B
Learn more about WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.