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J D Wetherspoon
(LSE:JDW)
J D Wetherspoon (JDW) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
J D Wetherspoon Business Overview & Revenue Model
J D Wetherspoon Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.07B | 2.13B | 2.04B | 1.93B | 1.74B | 772.55M |
| Gross Profit | 233.44M | 142.16M | 238.10M | 159.07M | 100.28M | -72.02M |
| EBITDA | 210.99M | 214.58M | 229.62M | 266.26M | 192.65M | -24.71M |
| Net Income | 62.36M | 67.99M | 48.78M | 59.59M | 19.27M | -177.01M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.94B | 1.91B | 1.90B | 1.99B | 2.09B | 2.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 75.16M | 38.68M | 57.23M | 87.17M | 40.35M | 45.41M |
| Total Debt | 1.19B | 1.19B | 1.14B | 1.18B | 1.41B | 1.41B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.55B | 1.55B | 1.50B | 1.59B | 1.76B | 1.73B |
| Stockholders Equity | 392.34M | 362.00M | 401.63M | 399.46M | 321.88M | 277.98M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 99.29M | 100.40M | 62.30M | 315.45M | 73.46M | -57.61M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 191.82M | 193.23M | 172.56M | 362.41M | 119.35M | -35.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -111.03M | -108.84M | -98.64M | -67.17M | -112.20M | -57.73M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -53.97M | -102.94M | -103.86M | -248.41M | -12.21M | -36.02M |
J D Wetherspoon Technical Analysis
J D Wetherspoon Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | £393.72M | 19.48 | 4.82% | 2.81% | 6.94% | 9.99% | |
71 Outperform | £411.79M | 5.75 | 9.91% | ― | -0.08% | ― | |
69 Neutral | £791.15M | 12.61 | 17.81% | 1.50% | 4.52% | 50.39% | |
68 Neutral | £683.08M | 9.13 | ― | 6.46% | -0.67% | 2.43% | |
67 Neutral | £448.41M | 43.52 | 1.46% | 3.20% | 12.91% | -13.62% | |
66 Neutral | £1.63B | 9.34 | 6.58% | ― | 3.87% | 18.31% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
J D Wetherspoon Corporate Events
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 65,000 of its 2 pence ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at a price of 755p per share via Investec Bank, paying a volume-weighted average price of 755p on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel these shares, a move that marginally reduces its share capital and can be interpreted as a capital management decision aimed at enhancing shareholder value and signalling confidence in its balance sheet and long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon has appointed John Herring as a non-executive director with immediate effect and named him chair of the audit committee, reinforcing the pub operator’s board-level financial oversight. Herring, a chartered accountant with a long history in corporate finance and private equity advisory work, previously served on Wetherspoon’s board between 1997 and 2011 and has held senior non-executive roles at several hospitality and investment businesses, including Hawksmoor, Eat and Ceiba Investments; his return brings deep sector and capital markets experience at a time when governance, risk management and financial discipline remain central issues for UK-listed consumer companies.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon has carried out a share buyback, purchasing 507,000 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices between 740p and 753p, with a volume-weighted average price of 752.82p. The company intends to cancel these shares, marginally reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share, signalling continued active capital management and confidence in its financial position to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has cancelled 110,000 ordinary shares that were previously repurchased on 29 December 2025, reducing its issued share capital. Following this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital now comprises 111,620,115 ordinary shares of £0.02 each, all carrying voting rights with none held in treasury, setting the new total voting rights figure that shareholders must use when assessing disclosure thresholds under UK financial transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has disclosed a share transaction involving a person closely associated with its operations director, Martin Geoghegan. Helena Geoghegan sold 3,000 ordinary shares in the company on 5 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £7.45 per share, a routine disclosure under market regulations that provides transparency around dealings by senior management and their connected persons but does not indicate any change in the company’s strategy or operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has confirmed that, as of 2 January 2026, its issued share capital comprises 111,730,115 ordinary shares of £0.02 each, all carrying voting rights, and that it holds no shares in treasury, making the total number of voting rights identical to the number of shares in issue. The clarified share count provides investors with the official denominator required to assess whether their holdings in Wetherspoon trigger disclosure obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, supporting regulatory compliance and transparency for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon has cancelled 90,000 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased, reducing its issued share capital and confirming that, as of 31 December 2025, the company now has 111,730,115 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying voting rights. The company holds no shares in treasury, meaning the total number of voting rights is also 111,730,115, a figure shareholders must now use to assess whether their holdings trigger disclosure obligations under UK financial transparency rules, clarifying the ownership base and potentially affecting institutional reporting and governance oversight.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc, the UK pub operator, has carried out a share buyback, purchasing 110,000 of its ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 through Investec Bank at a volume‑weighted average price of 729.3810 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, a move that will reduce the number of shares in issue and may enhance earnings per share and shareholder value, signalling continued active capital management by the group.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon has bought back 90,000 of its ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 720.50p and 729.84p, with a volume-weighted average price of 724.0203p. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, a move that will reduce its share count and marginally enhance earnings per share, signalling continued balance-sheet confidence and potentially supporting shareholder value in the competitive UK hospitality sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon has cancelled 100,000 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased, reducing its issued share capital and confirming that, as of 23 December 2025, it now has 111,820,115 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying voting rights. The company holds no shares in treasury, meaning the total number of voting rights is equal to the shares in issue, a key reference figure for investors and institutions assessing whether they must disclose changes in their holdings under UK financial transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the buyback of 50,000 of its ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 724 pence per share. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares, a move that could optimize its capital structure and potentially increase shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
JD Wetherspoon announced the cancellation of 265,000 shares previously bought back, reducing its issued share capital to 111,870,115 shares with an equal number of voting rights. This update provides stakeholders with clarity on the company’s share structure, aiding regulatory compliance and ensuring transparency in line with Financial Conduct Authority guidelines.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced a transaction involving the transfer of ordinary shares by Operations Director Martin Geoghegan to Helena Geoghegan. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, involved a total of 11,000 shares transferred without payment, highlighting internal share management practices within the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced that Global Shares Trustees (UK) Limited acquired ordinary shares on behalf of its directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) as part of the company’s partnership shares plan. This transaction, conducted on 12th December 2025 at a price of 710.18 pence per share, reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to align the interests of its management with those of its shareholders, potentially enhancing stakeholder confidence and reinforcing its market position.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Hold with a £769.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has announced the cancellation of 583,000 ordinary shares that were previously purchased, reducing its total issued share capital to 112,135,115 shares, each with voting rights. This move aligns with the company’s adherence to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, impacting how shareholders calculate their interests in the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 120,000 of its ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc at a weighted average price of 695.4458 pence per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, a move that could potentially impact its share value and shareholder equity by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has announced the repurchase of 145,000 of its ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 699.8366 pence per share, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and could potentially enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 69,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 700 pence each, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its share capital, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has announced the repurchase of 104,000 of its ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc, at prices ranging from 699.23 to 700.00 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, a move that could potentially impact its share value and market perception by reducing the number of shares available in the market, thereby possibly increasing the value of remaining shares.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the purchase of 350,000 of its own ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 699.7677 pence per share, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its share capital, potentially impacting its stock value and shareholder equity.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the cancellation of 325,000 ordinary shares previously purchased, adjusting its total issued share capital to 112,718,115 shares, each with voting rights. This update impacts shareholders’ calculations regarding their interests under the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules, as the total number of voting rights now stands at 112,718,115.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the repurchase of 20,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 692.57 pence per share, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its share capital and could potentially enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the repurchase of 100,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 683 pence each, with the intention to cancel these shares. This transaction, executed through Investec Bank plc, reflects the company’s strategy to manage its share capital, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon PLC has repurchased 75,000 of its ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 630.1783 pence per share through Investec Bank plc, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move could potentially impact the company’s share value and market perception, reflecting a strategic decision to manage its share capital and possibly enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon PLC has repurchased 150,000 of its ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 612.9601 pence per share, with the intention to cancel these shares. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its share capital, potentially impacting its market positioning and shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced that its directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) have acquired ordinary shares in the company as part of its partnership shares plan. This initiative allows employees to purchase shares using deductions from their monthly salary at the prevailing market price, which was 624.35 pence per share on November 21, 2025. This move reflects the company’s commitment to aligning the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders, potentially enhancing employee engagement and loyalty.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon announced that several directors and persons discharging managerial responsibility (PDMRs) have acquired ordinary shares of the company through the vesting of the 2023 Deferred Bonus Scheme. This acquisition, at a vesting price of 627.00 pence, reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to incentivize its management team, potentially impacting its operational dynamics and aligning the interests of key stakeholders with the company’s long-term performance.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon reported a 3.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the first 14 weeks of the financial year, outperforming the industry average. The company opened four new pubs and plans to open a total of 15 this year, while also expanding its franchise operations. Despite positive sales momentum, the company remains cautious due to potential impacts from upcoming economic policies and rising labor costs, which are widening the price gap between pubs and supermarkets.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc has announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 20 November 2025 in London. The notice and proxy form for the AGM have been submitted to the FCA ESS and are accessible on the company’s website, indicating the company’s commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced that its directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities have acquired ordinary shares under the company’s partnership shares plan. This initiative allows employees to purchase shares using salary deductions at the current market price, indicating a strategic move to align the interests of management with shareholders and potentially enhance employee engagement.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
J D Wetherspoon plc announced the maturity of an unapproved Share Incentive Plan (SIP) award, leading to the purchase and transfer of shares to certain Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs). Some PDMRs opted for a cash equivalent instead of shares, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to rewarding its management team. This move may impact the company’s stock liquidity and management incentives, potentially influencing stakeholder perceptions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.
JD Wetherspoon plc has announced the completion of a share incentive plan award to its directors and persons discharging managerial responsibility (PDMRs) at a price of £6.31 per share. The awards, which vest on the third anniversary of the grant, allow participants to choose between receiving shares or a cash equivalent, impacting the company’s employee retention and motivation strategies.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JDW) stock is a Buy with a £8.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J D Wetherspoon stock, see the GB:JDW Stock Forecast page.