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About Whitbread
Whitbread PLC is a British multinational hospitality company with a strong presence in the hotel and restaurant sectors. It is best known for its Premier Inn brand, which is the largest hotel chain in the UK, providing affordable accommodations across numerous locations. Additionally, Whitbread operates several branded restaurants such as Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, catering to a diverse customer base. Founded in 1742 as a brewer, the company refocused on hospitality in recent decades. Whitbread's headquarters are located in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. The company emphasizes a strategy of expanding its hotel footprint both domestically and internationally, alongside enhancing customer experience through service and value offerings.
Ticker
£WTB
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
31,613
Headquarters
Website
Whitbread Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£5.7B
21.63
£1.41
1.10
£0.97
3.19%
Price and volume
Market cap
£5.7B
Beta
1.1
52-week high
£33.06
52-week low
£22.53
Average daily volume
653K
Dividend rate
£0.97
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.911
Quick ratio
0.786
Long term debt to equity
150.223
Total debt to equity
168.727
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.20%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.21%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
801.2
Gross margin (TTM)
38.46%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.66%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.28%
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)
21.629
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.863
Price to book
1.61
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.69
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
20.693
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.83%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.47
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.19%
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 has initiated a £250 million share buyback program, signaling confidence in its financial health and commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (Proactive Investors)
The company projects an adjusted pre-tax profit increase of at least £300 million by Fiscal 2030, indicating strong growth prospects. (Nasdaq)
Whitbread's German operations are on track to become profitable in fiscal 2026, expanding its revenue base beyond the UK market. (Reuters)
Whitbread reported a 2% decline in UK accommodation sales in the first quarter ended May 29, 2025, reflecting weak domestic demand. (Reuters)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded Whitbread's stock rating to 'neutral' in March 2025, suggesting tempered expectations for the company's performance. (Defense World)
Berenberg Bank reduced its target price for Whitbread from GBX 4,000 to GBX 3,900 in December 2024, indicating a less optimistic outlook. (Defense World)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Whitbread stock?
Whitbread (WTB) has a market cap of £5.7B as of August 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Whitbread stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Whitbread (WTB) stock is 21.63 as of August 08, 2025.
Does Whitbread stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Whitbread (WTB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 08, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.97 and the yield is 3.19%. 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 1.1. 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.