J D Wetherspoon (GB:JDW)
LSE:JDW
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JDW Stock Chart & Stats
618.50 p
-6.00 p(-1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
618.50 p
-6.00 p(-1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range530.50 p - 814.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.65K
Average Volume (3M)254.16K
Market Cap
£626.01M
Enterprise Value1.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£40.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Oct 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.51
Shares Outstanding107,359,580
10 Day Avg. Volume239,510
30 Day Avg. Volume254,162
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.52
Price to Sales (P/S)0.43
P/FCF Ratio9.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£613.33Price Target Upside-0.84% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Recovery & Margin ImprovementJDW shows a multi-quarter recovery with reported revenue growth and improved gross and net margins, indicating better cost control and pricing. These trends reflect operational fixes and are likely to persist across months, supporting resilience in core profitability absent major shocks.
Strong Cash GenerationMaterial improvement in operating and free cash flow demonstrates the company's ability to convert earnings into liquidity. Durable cash generation strengthens capacity to service debt, fund maintenance capex, and support reinvestment or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Scale And Standardized OperationsA large owned estate and centralized purchasing give JDW purchasing leverage and operational consistency. Standardized menus and promotions lower per-unit costs and simplify training, creating a persistent competitive advantage in margin management and operating scalability.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio around 3.3 leaves the company exposed to interest-cost and refinancing risk. High leverage reduces financial flexibility for capex or cyclical downturns, increasing vulnerability in a sector sensitive to consumer spending and cost inflation.
Margins Below Industry NormsDespite margin improvement, JDW's profitability lags peers, limiting buffer against rising input costs or weaker demand. Persistent lower margins constrain reinvestment and weaken resilience, requiring sustained operational improvements to close the gap.
Historic Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough recent free cash flow is strong, historical volatility signals earnings and cash sensitivity to trading conditions. Irregular cash converts complicate long-term planning and heighten refinancing and dividend sustainability risks during slower periods.
J D Wetherspoon News
JDW FAQ
What was J D Wetherspoon’s price range in the past 12 months?
J D Wetherspoon lowest share price was 530.50 p and its highest was 814.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is J D Wetherspoon’s market cap?
J D Wetherspoon’s market cap is £626.01M.
When is J D Wetherspoon’s upcoming earnings report date?
J D Wetherspoon’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 02, 2026 which is in 114 days.
How were J D Wetherspoon’s earnings last quarter?
J D Wetherspoon released its earnings results on Mar 20, 2026. The company reported 0.145 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.18 p by -0.035 p.
Is J D Wetherspoon overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts J D Wetherspoon’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does J D Wetherspoon pay dividends?
J D Wetherspoon pays a Semiannually dividend of 4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on J D Wetherspoon dividends here
What is J D Wetherspoon’s EPS estimate?
J D Wetherspoon’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does J D Wetherspoon have?
J D Wetherspoon has 107,359,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to J D Wetherspoon’s price movement after its last earnings report?
J D Wetherspoon reported an EPS of 0.145 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.18 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.548%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of J D Wetherspoon?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JDW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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J D Wetherspoon Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£613.33 (-0.84% Downside)
£613.33 (-0.84% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
J D Wetherspoon
Established in 1979, J D Wetherspoon plc manages a significant network of 861 pubs and 57 hotels. The company's operations span across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, with its headquarters located in Watford, UK.
JDW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
613.33 p
▼(-0.84% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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