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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has issued an announcement.
Whitbread PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,000 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 via Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 2,558.61 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Since the programme began on 1 May 2025, the company has bought back 7,511,941 shares at a total cost of approximately £213.7 million, leaving 12,454,718 shares held in treasury and 181,517,493 ordinary shares in issue, resulting in 169,062,775 voting rights and modestly enhancing earnings per share and capital returns for shareholders while refining its capital structure.
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: 846,882
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.3B
For detailed information about WTB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.