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Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP
(LSE:WWH)
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP (WWH) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP Business Overview & Revenue Model
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | -138.80M | -198.06M | 235.19M | -2.23M | -132.47M | 484.37M |
| Gross Profit | 51.70M | -205.14M | 208.14M | 34.33M | -132.67M | 536.51M |
| EBITDA | -153.50M | -209.17M | 0.00 | 15.63M | -130.72M | 486.20M |
| Net Income | -168.47M | -209.77M | 201.16M | -8.79M | -141.53M | 477.02M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.52B | 1.78B | 2.19B | 2.25B | 2.42B | 2.48B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 31.27M | 93.58M | 73.80M | 58.92M | 26.59M | 29.59M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 68.07M | 68.94M | 55.93M | 113.60M | 49.90M |
| Total Liabilities | 74.17M | 97.39M | 112.79M | 99.21M | 153.22M | 101.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.44B | 1.68B | 2.08B | 2.15B | 2.27B | 2.38B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.92M | -1.54M | 2.26M | 5.39M | -13.33M | 931.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -3.92M | -1.54M | 2.26M | 5.39M | -13.33M | 931.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | 430.98M | 223.38M | 279.14M | 197.24M | -82.68M | -225.28M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -365.10M | -201.18M | -279.59M | -112.58M | 30.11M | 363.85M |
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP Technical Analysis
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | £802.15M | 2.30 | 8.81% | ― | 11.00% | ― | |
54 Neutral | ― | 8.06 | -9.17% | 0.63% | -156.60% | -180.02% | |
52 Neutral | £15.38M | -2.82 | -16.69% | ― | 30.40% | 23.48% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | £459.38M | 8.09 | 7.16% | ― | ― | 33.10% | |
44 Neutral | £71.85M | 1.56 | -12.24% | ― | ― | -600.00% | |
43 Neutral | £9.64M | -2.08 | -14.62% | ― | -9.22% | -386.93% |
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP Corporate Events
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, a specialist investment trust focused on global healthcare equities, continues to actively manage its capital structure through share buybacks. The company invests in a diversified range of healthcare securities, offering shareholders targeted exposure to the sector while seeking to enhance returns and manage its share price discount.
The trust repurchased 500,000 ordinary shares at 339.65 pence each, which will be held in treasury rather than cancelled. Following this transaction, treasury shares rose to 227,472,783, leaving 374,192,417 voting shares in issue, a figure shareholders must now use when assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £355.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, a UK-based investment trust specialising in global healthcare investments, continues to offer diversified exposure to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and broader healthcare sectors for institutional and retail investors. The trust is managed with a focus on capturing long-term growth and innovation across international healthcare markets.
The company announced that its monthly fact sheet for 28 February 2026 will shortly be available on its website, providing updated portfolio and performance information to shareholders and potential investors. This regular disclosure supports transparency and allows stakeholders to monitor the trust’s positioning and results in the context of evolving healthcare and capital markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has repurchased 1,000,000 of its own ordinary shares at 343.79 pence per share under an existing buyback authority, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company now holds 226,972,783 shares in treasury, leaving 374,692,417 voting shares in issue, a figure shareholders can use to assess disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The updated capital structure may support the trust’s share price by reducing the free float and can signal active capital management aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The change in voting rights is also relevant for institutional investors monitoring their ownership thresholds and regulatory reporting requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 500,000 ordinary shares at 344.64 pence per share under its existing buyback authority, and the repurchased shares will be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company holds 225,972,783 shares in treasury, with 601,665,200 shares in issue and 375,692,417 voting rights now forming the reference figure for shareholder disclosure obligations under FCA rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a market buyback of 1,750,000 ordinary shares at 352.21 pence per share under its existing authority, with the repurchased shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 225,472,783 shares in treasury, leaving 376,192,417 voting shares in issue, a figure shareholders should use when assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The adjustment to the company’s treasury and voting share counts may influence metrics such as earnings per share and net asset value per share, while also affecting investor calculations of ownership thresholds. By continuing to use share buybacks, the trust signals ongoing capital management activity that can impact liquidity, share price support, and regulatory reporting for its stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has reported that, as at 28 February 2026, its issued share capital comprises 601,665,200 ordinary shares of 2.5p each, of which 223,722,783 are held in treasury, leaving 377,942,417 voting rights in issue. The updated voting rights figure provides the reference denominator investors must use to assess and disclose changes in their shareholdings under UK transparency rules, helping maintain accurate market reporting and regulatory compliance.
This clarification of the trust’s capital and voting structure has implications for shareholders tracking their notifiable interest thresholds and for institutional investors managing governance positions. By reaffirming the number of voting rights, the company supports transparent ownership disclosure in the listed investment trust sector, which can aid market participants in monitoring influence and assessing liquidity dynamics.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a buyback of 980,163 ordinary shares at 356 pence each under its existing authority to repurchase up to 61,086,622 shares. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, increasing the treasury holding to 223,722,783 shares and reducing the effective free float.
Following this transaction, the trust now has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, with 377,942,417 voting rights remaining in the market. The updated voting-rights figure provides a new reference denominator for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under the FCA’s transparency rules and may slightly enhance net asset value per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 1,375,000 ordinary shares at 356.98 pence each for holding in treasury. The transaction forms part of the authority granted by shareholders in October 2025, allowing the company to repurchase up to 61,086,622 shares in the market.
Following this latest buyback, the trust now holds 222,742,620 shares in treasury, with 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue and 378,922,580 voting rights outstanding. The updated voting rights figure provides a new denominator for shareholders when assessing disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules, and reflects the ongoing use of buybacks as a capital management tool.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 830,000 ordinary shares at 357.49 pence each, which will be held in treasury. The move is part of an ongoing authority to repurchase shares, potentially supporting the share price and capital management strategy.
Following this transaction, the trust now holds 221,367,620 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 shares in issue, resulting in 380,297,580 voting rights. The updated voting rights figure provides a new denominator for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, purchasing 748,000 ordinary shares at 355.21 pence each, which will be held in treasury. This move reduces the free float and is typically intended to enhance net asset value per share and support the share price for existing investors.
Following the latest transaction, the trust now holds 220,537,620 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, resulting in 381,127,580 voting rights. The updated voting rights figure provides the new denominator for shareholders to assess whether they must disclose holdings under the FCA’s transparency rules, potentially affecting reporting obligations for larger investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, a specialist investment trust targeting global healthcare assets, has executed another share buyback as part of its capital management strategy. The company invests across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, and related healthcare services, offering shareholders focused exposure to the sector.
The trust repurchased 850,000 ordinary shares at 352.06 pence each, to be held in treasury, increasing its treasury holdings to 219,789,620 shares. Following this transaction, total shares in issue stand at 601,665,200, with 381,875,580 voting rights, a key reference figure for investors monitoring their disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has released its monthly fact sheet for 31 January 2026, providing updated portfolio and performance information for investors in its global healthcare-focused investment trust. The document will be available on the company’s website, supporting transparency and allowing shareholders and market participants to review the latest data on the trust’s positioning and market exposure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, a UK-listed investment trust specialising in global healthcare investments, has continued to actively manage its capital structure through share buybacks. The company focuses on providing diversified exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and broader healthcare services for its investors.
The trust repurchased 600,000 ordinary shares at 354.39 pence each for holding in treasury, under the authority to buy back up to 61,086,622 shares. Following this transaction, treasury shares rose to 218,939,620, leaving 601,665,200 shares in issue and 382,725,580 voting rights, a figure shareholders must now use when assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 198,675 ordinary shares at 362.13 pence each, which will be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 218,339,620 shares in treasury out of a total 601,665,200 shares in issue, reducing the number of voting rights to 383,325,580, a key figure for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules and signalling ongoing capital management efforts that can support net asset value and share price alignment.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
The trust repurchased 350,000 ordinary shares at 362.88 pence each for treasury, taking treasury holdings to 218.1 million shares and reducing voting rights in issue to 383.5 million; the updated denominator helps investors track disclosure thresholds and signals continued use of its buyback mandate to manage capital and support share price discipline.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC reported that as of 31 January 2026 its issued share capital comprises 601,665,200 ordinary shares of 2.5p each, of which 217,790,945 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 383,874,255 voting rights in the company, a key reference figure for shareholders assessing whether their holdings trigger disclosure obligations under UK Financial Conduct Authority transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 600,000 ordinary shares of 2.5p each at a price of 362.34 pence per share, with the shares being placed into treasury rather than cancelled. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 217,790,945 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, resulting in 383,874,255 voting rights, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing disclosure obligations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 400,000 of its own ordinary shares at 368.47 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury under a previously granted authority allowing buybacks up to 61,086,622 shares. Following this transaction, the company now holds 217,190,945 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, resulting in 384,474,255 voting rights outstanding, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing whether they must notify changes in their holdings under FCA disclosure rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has repurchased 35,138 of its own ordinary shares at 376.06 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its ongoing buyback programme authorised by shareholders in October 2025. Following this transaction, treasury shares have risen to 216,790,945, leaving 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue and total voting rights of 384,874,255, a change that affects share capital structure and provides an updated denominator for investors monitoring their disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a market buyback of 850,000 ordinary shares at 374.16 pence per share, with the repurchased shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 216,755,807 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, resulting in 384,909,393 voting rights in the company, a key figure for shareholders monitoring disclosure thresholds under FCA rules; the move reflects ongoing use of its shareholder-approved buyback authority, which can support share price and capital management objectives.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has disclosed that non-executive director Timothy James Livett acquired 39 ordinary 2.5p shares in the company via a dividend reinvestment on 9 January 2026 at a price of 388.698 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The modest share purchase, executed under a dividend reinvestment plan, signals ongoing alignment of the director’s interests with shareholders and complies with regulatory requirements for transparency in transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 450,000 ordinary shares at 377.78 pence each to be held in treasury under its existing authority to repurchase up to 61,086,622 shares. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 215,905,807 shares in treasury, with 601,665,200 shares in issue and 385,759,393 voting rights outstanding, a structure that may enhance net asset value per share and is relevant for shareholders monitoring their disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has announced that its monthly fact sheet for 31 December 2025 will shortly be available on the company’s website, providing updated portfolio and performance information to investors. The release underlines the trust’s ongoing commitment to transparency and regular disclosure, giving shareholders and prospective investors timely data to assess its positioning and performance in the global healthcare investment space.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £397.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, a UK-listed healthcare-focused investment trust, has continued its active capital management programme by repurchasing 708,683 ordinary shares at 380.32 pence per share for holding in treasury, under the authority granted by shareholders in October 2025. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 215,455,807 shares in treasury and has 601,665,200 shares in issue, resulting in 386,209,393 voting rights outstanding, a figure shareholders must now use when assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules; the move may support the share price and enhance net asset value per share for remaining investors by reducing the free float.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £373.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has repurchased 412,779 of its own ordinary shares at 388.96 pence per share under its existing buyback authority, and will hold the shares in treasury. Following this transaction, the company holds 214,747,124 shares in treasury, has 601,665,200 ordinary shares in issue, and reports 386,918,076 voting rights in total, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing their disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has issued a correction to a prior announcement regarding its latest share buyback, clarifying the precise number of shares held in treasury and the total voting rights outstanding. The company repurchased 501,277 ordinary shares at 376.51 pence each, to be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 214,334,345 shares and leaving 387,330,855 shares with voting rights out of 601,665,200 shares in issue. The updated voting rights figure is significant for shareholders and investors, as it serves as the reference denominator for regulatory disclosures under the FCA’s transparency rules and reflects the ongoing execution of the company’s approved share repurchase programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has executed a market buyback of 501,277 ordinary shares at 376.51 pence per share, with the repurchased stock to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 214,334,295 shares in treasury, has 601,665,200 shares in issue, and a total of 387,330,905 voting rights, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has confirmed its total voting rights as at 31 December 2025, stating that its share capital comprises 601,665,200 ordinary shares of 2.5p each, of which 213,833,068 are held in Treasury. This leaves 387,832,132 ordinary shares carrying voting rights, a figure that shareholders are expected to use as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify the regulator of changes in their holdings under the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency rules, providing clarity on the company’s capital structure and regulatory reporting obligations for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, purchasing 500,000 ordinary shares at 377.15 pence each for holding in treasury under authority granted by shareholders in October 2025. Following this transaction, the trust now holds 213,833,068 shares in treasury, with 601,665,200 shares in issue and 387,832,132 voting rights in circulation, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WWH) stock is a Hold with a £385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC GBP stock, see the GB:WWH Stock Forecast page.