Whitbread/£WTB
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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
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
33,000
Headquarters
Website
Whitbread Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£5.4B
21.96
£1.41
1.02
£0.97
3.13%
Price and volume
Market cap
£5.4B
Beta
1.02
52-week high
£33.02
52-week low
£22.53
Average daily volume
581K
Dividend rate
£0.97
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.706
Quick ratio
0.65
Long term debt to equity
159.442
Total debt to equity
178.995
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
67.69%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.92%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
751.2
Gross margin (TTM)
38.05%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.65%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.69%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.50%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£90,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.65%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.52%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.959
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.886
Price to book
1.72
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.81
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
43.577
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.29%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.712
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.13%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-2.21%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
10.51%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.53%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.51%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.86%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.71%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
17.96%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.28%
What the Analysts think about Whitbread
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Whitbread stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Whitbread noted its German operations are progressing towards profitability in fiscal 2026, underscoring the success of its international expansion (Reuters).
The group pointed to a strong trend in forward bookings in the UK, indicating improving demand ahead of the peak travel season (Reuters).
Whitbread appointed Christine Hodgson as chair, effective 1 September 2025, strengthening its board with her experience at Severn Trent (Reuters).
Whitbread’s adjusted pretax profit for the year ending 27 February 2025 fell 14% to £483 million, as margins were hit by high inflation and increased costs (Reuters).
Sales for the quarter ending 29 May 2025 declined 2% in UK accommodation and 4% overall, indicating continued soft demand in its main market (Reuters).
The company warned that forward visibility remains limited due to ongoing macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty, complicating its strategic planning (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Whitbread stock?
Whitbread (WTB) has a market cap of £5.4B as of October 25, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Whitbread stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Whitbread (WTB) stock is 21.96 as of October 25, 2025.
Does Whitbread stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Whitbread (WTB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 25, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.97 and the yield is 3.13%. Whitbread has a payout ratio of 67.69% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Whitbread dividend payment date?
The next Whitbread (WTB) dividend payment is scheduled for December 05, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Whitbread?
Whitbread (WTB) has a beta rating of 1.02. 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.