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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has issued an announcement.
Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 1,000 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 via Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 2,617.12 pence, with prices ranging between 2,607.00 and 2,627.00 pence per share. The company intends to cancel the shares, contributing to a total of 7,652,341 shares bought back since May 2025 at a cost of just over £217.2 million, leaving 181,377,093 ordinary shares in issue (including 12,454,718 held in treasury) and 168,922,375 voting rights outstanding, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and alters the share capital structure for existing investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Buy with a £31.00 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 business and leisure travelers primarily in the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 860,063
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.44B
See more data about WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.