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Whitbread ( (GB:WTB) ) has provided an announcement.
Whitbread PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,000 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 through Morgan Stanley at a volume-weighted average price of 2,788.17 pence per share, with the shares intended to be cancelled. Since the start of the programme on 1 May 2025, the company has acquired 7,662,810 shares for £217.5 million (excluding costs), resulting in 12,454,718 shares now held in treasury, 181,366,624 shares in issue and 168,911,906 voting rights, a capital structure change that may affect shareholder notifications and reflects Whitbread’s ongoing approach to capital returns and balance sheet management.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Hold with a £3005.00 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 hotels and associated food and beverage brands, serving business and leisure customers primarily in the UK and selected international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 879,196
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £4.69B
Find detailed analytics on WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.