Whitbread Continues Share Buyback, Tightens Voting Share Capital

An announcement from Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) is now available.

Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme with the repurchase of 7,973 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026, executed through Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume‑weighted average price of 2,588.68 pence per share. The company intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, contributing to a total of 7,660,314 shares bought back since 1 May 2025 at a cost of about £217.4m, leaving 181,369,120 shares in issue (including 12,454,718 held in treasury) and 168,914,402 voting rights outstanding, a move that tightens the share base and may enhance earnings per share while providing clarity for investors on current voting capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Buy with a £31.00 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.

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More about Whitbread

Whitbread PLC is a UK-listed hospitality group best known for its Premier Inn hotels and related food and beverage operations, with a focus on the UK and selected international markets. The company is a constituent of the FTSE indices and is widely held by institutional and retail investors who closely track its capital allocation and shareholder return policies.

Average Trading Volume: 866,382

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £4.44B

For detailed information about WTB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.