The earnings call reflected a company that is making significant strides in efficiency and performance, especially in Germany, and is on track with its long-term strategic goals. However, immediate challenges such as market softness in the U.K. and slower room growth were also noted. Despite these challenges, the company is confident in its trajectory and shareholder return plans.

Company Guidance

In the Whitbread Full Year 2025 Preliminary Results Call, Dominic Paul, the Chief Executive, highlighted several key metrics and strategic plans. The company's accommodation sales remained flat year-on-year, outperforming the mid-scale and economy market, despite a softer demand in the U.K. Whitbread achieved £75 million in efficiency savings, exceeding previous guidance, and reduced its U.K. cost base by 1% amid inflationary pressures. In Germany, the company made significant progress, with double-digit RevPAR growth, and is on track to deliver a profit of £5 million to £10 million in full year 2026. Looking ahead, Whitbread aims to achieve incremental profits of £300 million and over £2 billion in shareholder returns by full year 2030, supported by a plan to recycle at least £1 billion of mature property assets. The company announced a £250 million share buyback to be completed over the next year, underscoring its confidence in the strategic plan.

Efficiency Savings

Delivered £75 million of efficiency savings, ahead of previous guidance, and reduced the U.K. cost base by 1% despite inflation pressures.

Strong Performance in Germany

Achieved double-digit RevPAR growth and significantly reduced loss before tax in Germany, with strong trading performance well ahead of the market.

Positive Forward Bookings

Forward booked revenue position is ahead of last year with strong bookings into the summer months.

Shareholder Returns

Announced a further £250 million share buyback to be completed over the next 12 months.

Five-Year Plan Progress

On track to deliver incremental profits of £300 million and more than £2 billion shareholder return through share buybacks and dividends by full year 2030.

Whitbread (GB:WTB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:WTB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 16, 2025	2026 (Q2)	1.38 / -	1.361	―	―	―
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.62 / 0.57	0.623	-8.35% (-0.05)	―	―
Oct 16, 2024	2025 (Q2)	1.47 / 1.36	1.45	-6.14% (-0.09)	―	―
Apr 30, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.62 / 0.62	0.554	12.45% (+0.07)	―	―
Oct 18, 2023	2024 (Q2)	1.44 / 1.45	1.064	36.28% (+0.39)	―	―
Apr 25, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.45 / 0.55	0.138	301.45% (+0.42)	―	―
Oct 25, 2022	2023 (Q2)	0.96 / 1.06	-0.264	503.03% (+1.33)	―	―
Apr 28, 2022	2022 (Q4)	0.13 / 0.14	-1.057	113.06% (+1.19)	―	―
Oct 26, 2021	2022 (Q2)	-0.29 / -0.26	-1.819	85.49% (+1.55)	―	―
Apr 27, 2021	2021 (Q4)	- / -1.06	0.563	-287.74% (-1.62)	―	―

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GB:WTB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 01, 2025	2538.23p	2685.06p	+5.78%
Oct 16, 2024	2972.64p	3152.62p	+6.05%
Apr 30, 2024	2887.66p	3001.38p	+3.94%
Oct 18, 2023	3117.36p	3157.70p	+1.29%

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FAQ

When does Whitbread PLC (GB:WTB) report earnings?

Whitbread PLC (GB:WTB) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 16, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Whitbread PLC (GB:WTB) earnings time is at Oct 16, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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What is GB:WTB EPS forecast?

GB:WTB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.38.

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