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
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
42,813
Headquarters
Website
J D Wetherspoon Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£724M
11.52
£0.57
1.16
£0.16
2.44%
Price and volume
Market cap
£724M
Beta
1.16
52-week high
£8.15
52-week low
£5.19
Average daily volume
287K
Dividend rate
£0.16
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.277
Quick ratio
0.134
Long term debt to equity
311.419
Total debt to equity
330.939
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
28.62%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.29%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
214.583
Gross margin (TTM)
11.96%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.20%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.90%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£50,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.66%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.81%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.523
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.349
Price to book
2.02
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.06
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
7.385
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
13.54%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.886
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.44%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.52%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
45.64%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.92%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.46%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
55.87%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.46%
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.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for J D Wetherspoon stock?
J D Wetherspoon (JDW) has a market cap of £724M as of October 24, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for J D Wetherspoon stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for J D Wetherspoon (JDW) stock is 11.52 as of October 24, 2025.
Does J D Wetherspoon stock pay dividends?
Yes, the J D Wetherspoon (JDW) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 24, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.16 and the yield is 2.44%. J D Wetherspoon has a payout ratio of 28.62% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next J D Wetherspoon dividend payment date?
The next J D Wetherspoon (JDW) dividend payment is scheduled for November 27, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for J D Wetherspoon?
J D Wetherspoon (JDW) has a beta rating of 1.16. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.