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About Whitbread
Whitbread PLC, publicly traded under the ticker symbol WTB, is a prominent player in the hospitality sector, primarily operating in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 1742, the company has evolved to primarily operate hotels under successful brands such as Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn. Additionally, Whitbread's portfolio includes a range of restaurant brands, making it a significant entity in both the lodging and food service industries.
Ticker
£WTB
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Headquarters
Employees
31,613
ISIN
GB00B1KJJ408
Website
Whitbread Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£5.3B
20.09
£1.41
1.11
£0.99
3.52%
Price and volume
Market cap
£5.3B
Beta
1.11
52-week high
£33.06
52-week low
£22.53
Average daily volume
593K
Dividend rate
£0.99
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.911
Quick ratio
0.745
Long term debt to equity
150.223
Total debt to equity
168.727
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.20%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.17%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
778.9
Gross margin (TTM)
38.18%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.66%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.54%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.02%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£90,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.87%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.40%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.085
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.73
Price to book
1.49
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.58
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
19.216
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.20%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
146.96%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.52%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.31%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-12.07%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
19.61%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.17%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
88.78%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.60%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
40.87%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.68%
What the Analysts think about Whitbread
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Whitbread stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Whitbread's £250 million share buyback program reflects strong financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (reuters.com)
The company's strategic expansion in Germany positions it to tap into new markets and drive future growth. (ft.com)
Strong demand for Premier Inn during peak leisure periods, such as the upcoming summer season, indicates robust operational performance. (reuters.com)
A 14% decline in adjusted pretax profit, down to £483 million, highlights financial pressures from rising living costs and inflation. (reuters.com)
Goldman Sachs downgraded Whitbread's rating from 'Buy' to 'Neutral,' indicating potential concerns about future performance. (investing.com)
The closure of 238 underperforming branded restaurants and associated job cuts may signal operational challenges and restructuring costs. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Whitbread stock?
Whitbread (WTB) has a market cap of £5.3B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Whitbread stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Whitbread (WTB) stock is 20.09 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Whitbread stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Whitbread (WTB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.993 and the yield is 3.52%. Whitbread has a payout ratio of 70.2% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Whitbread dividend payment date?
The next Whitbread (WTB) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Whitbread?
Whitbread (WTB) has a beta rating of 1.11. 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.