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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has shared an update.
Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,000 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 via Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,537.45 pence per share, with prices ranging between 2,529.00 and 2,550.00 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total repurchases since 1 May 2025 to 7,508,941 shares at a cost of about £213.6 million, and leaving 181,520,493 ordinary shares in issue (including 12,454,718 held in treasury) and 169,065,775 voting rights outstanding, a change that affects shareholder calculations under UK disclosure and transparency rules and underscores Whitbread’s ongoing capital-return strategy.
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 brand and related food and beverage operations, serving business and leisure customers primarily in the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 830,492
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.32B
For an in-depth examination of WTB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.