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The latest announcement is out from Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ).
Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 28,352 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 2,537.45 pence per share, with the intention to cancel the shares. Since the programme began on 1 May 2025, the company has acquired 7.56 million shares for roughly £214.9 million, leaving 181,469,629 ordinary shares in issue (including 12,454,718 in treasury) and establishing 169,014,911 voting rights, a development that tightens the share count and may enhance earnings per share while updating the reference point for investors’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
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 travellers primarily in the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 834,304
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.28B
See more insights into WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.