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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has provided an announcement.
Whitbread PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 17,050 ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 via Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,536.77 pence per share and intending to cancel the shares. Since the start of the programme on 1 May 2025, the company has bought back 7,531,453 shares at a total cost of just over £214 million (excluding costs), leaving 181,497,981 ordinary shares in issue (including 12,454,718 held in treasury) and 169,043,263 voting rights, a move that tightens the free float and may enhance earnings per share while providing shareholders with updated reference figures for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
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 business and leisure customers primarily in the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 834,304
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.28B
See more data about WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.