J D Wetherspoon/£JDW

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About J D Wetherspoon

J D Wetherspoon PLC, commonly referred to as Wetherspoons, is a pub company based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, the company operates pubs throughout the UK and Ireland, offering a variety of beverages and food with an emphasis on value. Wetherspoon is known for converting unconventional premises into pubs, and it also runs a number of hotels.

Ticker

£JDW

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

42,009

J D Wetherspoon Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£685M
10.94
£0.57
-
£0.16
2.57%

What the Analysts think about J D Wetherspoon

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for J D Wetherspoon stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Like-for-like sales grew by 5.1% in the 12 weeks ending July 20, 2025, driven by strong summer demand that lifted volumes above pre-pandemic levels and pushed shares to their highest since May 2024 (Reuters)
The company plans to open around 30 new pubs over the next year—both managed and franchised—and is investing in staff facilities and glassware upgrades to enhance customer experience and drive further growth (Reuters)
Wetherspoon expects to meet market full-year profit estimates of £72–80.5 million despite tax and wage headwinds, underscoring its resilience and ability to navigate cost pressures (Reuters)
Operating costs are set to rise by approximately £1.2 million per week, driven by higher wages and employment taxes, squeezing already-thin margins and raising questions about pricing strategy (Reuters)
Management withheld full-year financial guidance in its third-quarter update, citing mounting cost pressures and economic uncertainty that complicate forecasting and reflect a challenging operating environment (Reuters)
Panmure Liberum analysts warn that Wetherspoon’s limited ability to pass cost increases onto customers may constrain long-term margin recovery, highlighting risks to profitability despite strong sales growth (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Oct 2025.

J D Wetherspoon Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

J D Wetherspoon Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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