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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has provided an announcement.
Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, purchasing 1,462 ordinary shares on 31 December 2025 via Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,543.17 pence per share, with the shares intended to be cancelled. Since the programme began on 1 May 2025, the company has repurchased 7,514,403 shares at a total cost of approximately £213.7 million (excluding fees), leaving 12,454,718 shares held in treasury and 181,515,031 shares in issue, resulting in 169,060,313 voting rights for shareholders to use as a reference under UK disclosure rules, a move that tightens the share base and may enhance earnings per share for investors.
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-listed 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: 837,154
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.3B
See more data about WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.