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J D Wetherspoon
(LSE:JDW)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
787.00 p
â–²(27.24% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/03/26
Overall score is supported by strong technical momentum (price above key moving averages with a positive MACD) and improving cash generation. This is tempered by elevated balance-sheet leverage (high debt-to-equity) and only moderate valuation support (P/E 14.09, 1.67% yield).
Positive Factors
Large estate and branded scale
Owning and operating a large, nationally recognized pub estate gives durable advantages: high venue throughput, strong brand recognition and scale in procurement. This supports consistent footfall, purchasing discounts, and value pricing that underpin sustainable margins and market share over time.
Negative Factors
High leverage (debt-to-equity)
Very high leverage elevates financial risk: interest expense and refinancing needs reduce flexibility, amplify earnings volatility in downturns, and constrain strategic options. Even with some deleveraging, debt-to-equity at this level leaves the company sensitive to higher rates and weaker trading periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Large estate and branded scale
Owning and operating a large, nationally recognized pub estate gives durable advantages: high venue throughput, strong brand recognition and scale in procurement. This supports consistent footfall, purchasing discounts, and value pricing that underpin sustainable margins and market share over time.
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J D Wetherspoon (JDW) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£725.38M
Dividend Yield1.5%
Average Volume (3M)254.16K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta (1Y)1.13
Revenue Growth5.39%
EPS Growth-3.64%
CountryUK
Employees42,009
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.51
Shares Outstanding107,359,580
10 Day Avg. Volume239,510
30 Day Avg. Volume254,162
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
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 ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.22B
J D Wetherspoon Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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....
How the Company Makes Money
JDW primarily makes money by selling food and beverages to customers in its company-operated pubs, with revenue recognized at the point of sale. Its core revenue streams are (1) alcoholic beverages (e.g., beer, cider, spirits, and wine), (2) non-a...
J D Wetherspoon Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.19B | 2.13B | 2.04B | 1.93B | 1.74B | 772.55M |
| Gross Profit | 244.40M | 142.16M | 238.10M | 159.07M | 100.28M | -72.02M |
| EBITDA | 225.14M | 214.58M | 229.62M | 266.26M | 192.65M | -24.71M |
| Net Income | 55.15M | 67.99M | 48.78M | 59.59M | 19.27M | -177.01M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.90B | 1.91B | 1.90B | 1.99B | 2.09B | 2.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 40.07M | 38.68M | 57.23M | 87.17M | 40.35M | 45.41M |
| Total Debt | 1.20B | 1.17B | 1.14B | 1.18B | 1.41B | 1.41B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.56B | 1.55B | 1.50B | 1.59B | 1.76B | 1.73B |
| Stockholders Equity | 335.55M | 362.00M | 401.63M | 399.46M | 321.88M | 277.98M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 121.87M | 100.40M | 62.30M | 315.45M | 73.46M | -57.61M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 178.74M | 193.23M | 172.56M | 362.41M | 119.35M | -35.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -89.55M | -108.84M | -98.64M | -67.17M | -112.20M | -57.73M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -122.87M | -102.94M | -103.86M | -248.41M | -12.21M | -36.02M |
J D Wetherspoon Technical Analysis
Positive
618.50
Price Trends
645.13
Positive
642.77
Positive
660.03
Positive
Market Momentum
22.04
Negative
65.52
Neutral
81.13
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:JDW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 618.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 693.05, below the 50-day MA of 645.13, and below the 200-day MA of 660.03, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 22.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.52 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 81.13 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:JDW.
J D Wetherspoon Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £725.38M | 14.31 | 15.81% | 1.50% | 5.39% | -3.64% | |
67 Neutral | £373.37M | 18.21 | 5.14% | 2.81% | 5.71% | -19.77% | |
65 Neutral | £1.56B | 8.48 | 6.41% | ― | 2.96% | 9.30% | |
63 Neutral | £489.83M | 19.42 | 3.55% | 3.20% | 4.61% | 186.38% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | £721.24M | 12.42 | -68.82% | 6.46% | 3.15% | -34.09% | |
58 Neutral | £342.43M | 4.72 | 9.30% | ― | -0.52% | 68.53% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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J D Wetherspoon Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Confirms Updated Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Jul 1, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has confirmed that, as of 1 July 2026, its issued share capital comprises 106,640,747 ordinary shares of £0.02 each, all carrying voting rights. The company holds no shares in treasury, meaning the total number of voting right...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Updates Market on Share Capital After Share Cancellation
Neutral
Jun 30, 2026
Wetherspoon has updated the market on its share capital and voting rights following the cancellation of 108,000 ordinary shares that were previously repurchased in June 2026. After this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital now co...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
J D Wetherspoon discloses share sale by associate employee director
Neutral
Jun 29, 2026
J D Wetherspoon reported that associate employee director Will Fotheringham sold 1,366 ordinary shares in the company on 29 June 2026. The transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange at £6.92 per share, was disclosed under market abuse...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
J D Wetherspoon Cuts Share Capital After Cancelling Repurchased Shares
Neutral
Jun 23, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has reduced its share capital by cancelling 207,223 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased on the market between 17 and 19 June 2026. Following this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital stands at 106,7...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 108,000 Shares After Buyback
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has executed a share buyback, purchasing 108,000 ordinary shares on 22 June 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 653.7824 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing its share count and poten...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cuts Share Capital with Targeted Buyback
Positive
Jun 22, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 50,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 656 pence per share through Investec Bank, with all trades executed on the London Stock Exchange’s XLON venue. The company intends to cancel these shares, effect...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon cancels latest tranche of share buybacks
Positive
Jun 19, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has continued its capital management strategy with the repurchase of 132,223 ordinary shares on 18 June 2026, executed via Investec Bank at prices between 660p and 663p, for a volume-weighted average of 662.8361p. The transaction t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 25,000 Shares After Buyback
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 654.05 pence per share, via Investec Bank, and intends to cancel the shares. The move marginally reduces the company’s share capital, which can enhance earnings ...
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Wetherspoon Directors Add Shares Through Employee Partnership Plan
Neutral
Jun 17, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has reported routine share purchases by several board members and senior managers under its employee partnership share plan. The plan allows staff to buy ordinary shares through monthly salary deductions at the prevailing market pr...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Cancels 403,611 Shares, Updates Total Voting Rights
Neutral
Jun 11, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has cancelled 403,611 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased on several dates in early June 2026, as disclosed under the U.K. Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Following this cancellation, the company’s ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels Shares After Targeted Buyback
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has bought back 97,902 of its ordinary shares at prices between 623p and 625p, at a volume-weighted average price of 624.9145p, in transactions executed on the London Stock Exchange by Investec Bank. The company plans to cancel the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 114,745 Shares After Targeted Buyback
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has bought back 114,745 of its ordinary shares at prices between 615p and 620p, at a volume-weighted average price of 619.36p, via Investec Bank on 2 June 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its share capit...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Cuts Share Count After Cancelling 171,021 Repurchased Shares
Neutral
Jun 2, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has cancelled 171,021 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased on 26, 27 and 28 May 2026, as part of its ongoing capital management activities. Following this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital now sta...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 190,964 Shares in Capital Move
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has bought back 190,964 of its ordinary shares on 1 June 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 620p and 630p, with a volume-weighted average price of 623.93p on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel these shares...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Confirms Total Voting Rights at 107.5 Million Shares
Neutral
Jun 1, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has confirmed that, as of 1 June 2026, its issued share capital comprises 107,530,602 ordinary shares of £0.02 each, all carrying voting rights. The company holds no shares in treasury, so the total number of voting rights...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 84,000 Shares at 619p
Positive
May 29, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has bought back 84,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 619 pence each in a market transaction conducted through Investec Bank. The company plans to cancel these repurchased shares, which will reduce the total number of shares ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 42,021 Shares
Positive
May 28, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 42,021 of its ordinary shares at a price of 630 pence per share via Investec Bank on 27 May 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, effectively reducing its share capital and slightly increasing the ownershi...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
J D Wetherspoon Updates Market on Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
May 27, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has updated the market on its total voting rights following the cancellation of 42,000 ordinary shares that were previously repurchased. The cancellations covered shares bought on 18, 19 and 20 May 2026, which had already been ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Updates Share Capital After Cancelling Repurchased Shares
Neutral
May 27, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has cancelled a total of 42,000 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased on 18, 19 and 20 May 2026 and subsequently reported to the market. Following this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital now com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 45,000 Shares After Market Buyback
Positive
May 27, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 45,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 614.17 pence per share in a market transaction executed via Investec Bank on 26 May 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, which will reduce the number of sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 16,000 Shares
Positive
May 21, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 16,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 597.74 pence each, in a transaction executed on 20 May 2026 through Investec Bank on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel these shares, effectively r...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Cuts Share Count After Cancelling Nearly 600,000 Repurchased Shares
Positive
May 20, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has cancelled 598,759 ordinary shares that it had previously repurchased on the market earlier in May, as part of its ongoing capital management. Following the cancellations, the company’s issued share capital now compris...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 10,000 Shares After Targeted Buyback
Positive
May 20, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 595 pence per share, executed via Investec Bank on 19 May 2026 on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel these shares, effectively reducing its share...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 16,000 Shares After Targeted Buyback
Positive
May 19, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has bought back 16,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 595 pence each, executing the transaction through Investec Bank on 18 May 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, slightly reducing its share count and potentially...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 100,000 Shares at 590p
Positive
May 18, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has bought back 100,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 590 pence each via Investec Bank, paying a volume-weighted average price of 590 pence on 15 May 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, effectively reducing i...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 31,000 Shares
Positive
May 15, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has repurchased 31,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 605 pence per share, via Investec Bank on 14 May 2026. The company intends to cancel these shares, modestly reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings...
Business Operations and Strategy
J D Wetherspoon Directors Increase Holdings Through Share Partnership Plan
Positive
May 14, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has disclosed a series of small share purchases by its directors and senior managers under the company’s partnership share plan. Through Global Shares Trustees (UK) Limited, several board members, including the chief executiv...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Cancels 191,000 Shares After Latest Buyback
Positive
May 14, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has bought back 191,000 of its ordinary shares on 13 May 2026 via Investec Bank, paying a volume-weighted average price of 597.7033 pence within a trading range of 589.24 to 599.42 pence. The company plans to cancel these share...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Cuts Share Count After Cancelling 1.0 Million Repurchased Shares
Neutral
May 13, 2026
J D Wetherspoon plc has cancelled 1,026,000 ordinary shares that it previously repurchased on 6, 7 and 8 May 2026, as part of its capital management activities. Following this cancellation, the company’s issued share capital now comprises 10...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 135,000 Shares
Positive
May 13, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 135,000 of its ordinary shares at prices between 590p and 598.82p, with a volume-weighted average price of 596.0427p, in a transaction executed through Investec Bank on 12 May 2026. The company plans to cancel these...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 141,759 Shares
Positive
May 12, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has executed a share buyback, repurchasing 141,759 ordinary shares on 11 May 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 599.83 pence. The trades were carried out via Investec Bank on the London Stock Exchange, with prices ran...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
J D Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 82,000 Shares
Positive
May 11, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 82,000 of its 2 pence ordinary shares on 8 May 2026 through Investec Bank, at prices ranging between 594.19p and 600.00p per share. The volume-weighted average price for the transaction on the London Stock Exchange ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 174,000 Shares in Capital Management Move
Positive
May 8, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 174,000 of its ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 via Investec Bank, paying a volume-weighted average price of about 599.3 pence within a 598 to 600 pence trading range. The company plans to cancel the bought-back shares...
Stock Buyback
Wetherspoon Buys Back and Cancels 770,000 Shares
Positive
May 7, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has repurchased 770,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 593.47 pence per share, with prices ranging between 585.19 pence and 599.14 pence. The buyback, executed through Investec Bank on the London Stock Exchan...
Business Operations and Strategy
Wetherspoon Rejects Call for Two-Drink Limit in Airport Pubs
Neutral
May 6, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has publicly rejected Michael O’Leary’s proposal for a two-drink limit for passengers in airport hospitality venues, arguing that such a rule would be difficult to manage and perceived as an overbearing restriction by c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Wetherspoon Posts Solid Sales Growth but Warns Rising Costs May Hit Profits
Negative
May 6, 2026
J D Wetherspoon reported like-for-like sales growth of 3.4% for the 13 weeks to 26 April 2026 and 4.3% year to date, with total sales up 4.1% in the quarter and 4.9% year to date, while maintaining a near-flat estate of managed pubs alongside grow...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
J D Wetherspoon Confirms Updated Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
May 1, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has confirmed that, as of 1 May 2026, its issued share capital comprises 109,197,361 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.02 each, all carrying voting rights. The company holds no shares in treasury, so the total number ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wetherspoon Directors Increase Stakes Through Employee Share Plan
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has disclosed a series of routine share purchases by its directors and other persons discharging managerial responsibilities under the company’s partnership share plan. Through Global Shares Trustees (UK) Limited, board membe...
Business Operations and Strategy
Wetherspoon Rebuffs Report It May Scrap Ordering App
Positive
Apr 9, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has issued a correction after a Sun newspaper article claimed chairman Tim Martin had criticised QR code and app ordering and might phase out the technology. The company clarified that Martin’s comments were made in jest in r...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
J D Wetherspoon Updates Share Capital After Cancelling Repurchased Shares
Neutral
Apr 8, 2026
J D Wetherspoon has reduced its share capital by cancelling 216,000 ordinary shares that were previously repurchased on 30 and 31 March 2026 and disclosed to the market. Following the cancellation, the company’s issued share capital stands a...
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