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Whitbread PLC Advances Share Buy-Back Program with Latest Purchase

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  • Whitbread has repurchased 1,000 shares as part of its ongoing buy-back program.
  • The buy-back aims to manage capital structure and impacts voting rights and shareholder interests.
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Whitbread PLC Advances Share Buy-Back Program with Latest Purchase

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

Whitbread PLC has announced the purchase of 1,000 of its ordinary shares as part of a share buy-back program initiated on May 1, 2025. The shares were acquired through Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc at a volume-weighted average price of 2,926.63 pence per share. This move is part of a broader strategy to manage the company’s capital structure, with the intention to cancel the purchased shares. Since the start of the buy-back program, Whitbread has repurchased a total of 1,534,536 shares, costing over £43 million. This action is expected to impact the company’s voting rights and shareholding structure, with implications for shareholder interests and market perception.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WTB) stock is a Buy with a £38.00 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 Outperform.

Whitbread’s stock reflects a balance of improving financial performance and strategic corporate actions, although technical indicators suggest caution. The company’s solid cash flow and reasonable valuation offer potential, while ongoing debt management and leadership stability are favorable for future growth.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:WTB stock, click here.

More about Whitbread

Whitbread PLC is a prominent company in the hospitality industry, primarily known for its hotel and restaurant services. It operates well-known brands such as Premier Inn, which is a leading hotel chain in the UK, and various restaurant brands. The company focuses on providing quality accommodation and dining experiences to its customers, with a significant market presence in the UK and expanding interests internationally.

Average Trading Volume: 670,631

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £5.08B

See more data about WTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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