Whitbread plc (LON:WTB)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
2,410.00
+88.00 (3.79%)
May 8, 2026, 4:58 PM GMT
Market Cap4.02B -9.9%
Revenue (ttm)2.93B -0.0%
Net Income212.90M -16.1%
EPS1.22 -12.9%
Shares Out166.94M
PE Ratio19.69
Forward PE13.14
Dividend0.97 (4.02%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 21, 2026
Volume886,583
Average Volume603,532
Open2,300.00
Previous Close2,322.00
Day's Range2,295.00 - 2,410.00
52-Week Range2,098.00 - 3,302.00
Beta0.64
RSI50.69
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About Whitbread

Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. The company operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. It also operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse and Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, Whitebread Inns, and Table Table brands. The company was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom. [Read more]

Industry Lodging
Founded 1742
Employees 33,000
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol WTB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2026, Whitbread's revenue was 2.93 billion, a decrease of -0.02% compared to the previous year's 2.93 billion. Earnings were 212.90 million, a decrease of -16.08%.

Financial Statements

News

Two UK pub chains axed along with 3,500 jobs amid rising taxes

Whitbread, which owns both Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is planning to close all 197 of its standalone restaurant sites

10 days ago - Evening Standard

Whitbread (WTB) Announces Major Restructuring and Asset Sale Amid Profit Decline

Whitbread (WTB) Announces Major Restructuring and Asset Sale Amid Profit Decline

10 days ago - GuruFocus

Whitbread Plans £1.5 Billion Property Sale, Potentially Cutting 3,800 Jobs

Whitbread Plans £1.5 Billion Property Sale, Potentially Cutting 3,800 Jobs

10 days ago - GuruFocus

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2026

A new five-year plan targets higher margins, returns, and shareholder value through a pure-play hotel focus, aggressive property recycling, and operational efficiencies. UK and Germany segments both outperformed, with Germany reaching profitability and the UK maintaining a strong RevPAR premium. £2 billion in free cash flow is expected for shareholders by FY 2031.

10 days ago - Transcripts

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread's Shares Drop Amid Plan to Sell, Lease Back $2 Billion in Property

The company's turnaround plan also entails a likely reduction of more than 10% of its U.K. and Ireland workforce of around 30,000.

10 days ago - WSJ

Premier Inn owner blames Labour tax hikes as it axes 3,800 jobs

Whitbread boss Dominic Paul said the job losses were related to hotels being hit with increases to business rates and national insurance contributions for employers.

10 days ago - This is Money

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

10 days ago - BBC

Whitbread FY26 Profit Down, Sees Positive Trading Momentum; Unveils New Five-Year Plan

(RTTNews) - Whitbread PLC (WTB.L, WTBDY, WTBCF), a British hotel company, reported Thursday lower profit in fiscal 2026, amid nearly flat revenues. Further, the company maintained dividend.

10 days ago - Nasdaq

Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans 3,800 job cuts under five-year overhaul

Whitbread said it wanted to save money in light of cost pressures coming from business rates and national insurance contributions.

10 days ago - Evening Standard

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Strong trading momentum in both the UK and Germany drove higher RevPAR and occupancy, with efficiency savings targets raised and a major sale and leaseback completed. Business rates remain a risk, but cost mitigation and growth plans are on track, with further strategic updates due in April.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Corvex Management Announces Ownership Stake in Whitbread PLC

Calls for strategic review of the Company's direction and capital allocation Plans to work constructively with the Board and management to maximise value for all shareholders LONDON , Dec. 18, 2025 /P...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026

U.K. accommodation and RevPAR outperformed the market, with strong cost efficiencies partially offsetting inflation. Germany is on track for profitability, supported by a major room acquisition and positive forward bookings. Property valuation increased, enabling significant capital recycling and shareholder returns.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026

UK outperformed the market with strong cost efficiencies, while Germany saw 9% revenue growth and reduced losses. The five-year plan targets GBP 2 billion in shareholder returns by FY30, with ongoing expansion and property recycling supporting growth.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Transcript: Trading Update

Strategic initiatives are driving outperformance in both the UK and Germany, with robust commercial levers, strong brand, and data-driven operations. Room growth and profitability targets for 2030 remain on track, and investment grade status is prioritized.

11 months ago - Transcripts

Premier Inn owner Whitbread's UK sales dip amid sluggish leisure demand

British hotel company Whitbread reported another quarterly decline in sales on Thursday amid subdued leisure demand from cost-conscious customers, and said it was unclear when the broader industry wou...

11 months ago - Reuters

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025

Accommodation sales in the U.K. were flat year-over-year, outperforming the market, while Germany delivered double-digit RevPAR growth and is on track for profitability. Efficiency savings exceeded targets, a £250 million share buyback was announced, and the five-year plan aims for £300 million incremental profit and over £2 billion in shareholder returns.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025

Strong progress on the five-year plan with market outperformance in the U.K. and Germany, despite softer demand. Adjusted EBITDA was down 3% year-on-year, but significant efficiencies, expansion, and a new GBP 250 million share buyback support confidence in future growth.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 saw strong trading in Germany and stable UK performance, with commercial initiatives driving outperformance versus the market. Cost efficiency targets were raised, AGP disposals are on track, and the five-year plan remains on course for significant profit and shareholder returns.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Premier Inn owner Whitbread posts modest UK sales, reaffirms 2025 outlook

Premier Inn owner Whitbread reported on Thursday a modest increase in total accommodation sales in the UK for a six-week period, and reaffirmed its full-year 2025 forecast, supported by strong sales i...

1 year ago - Reuters

Shares of UK’s Whitbread Soar on Profit Outlook and Shareholder Returns

Shares of Premier Inn owner Whitbread PLC ($GB:WTB) soared over 5% after the company outlined its five-year plan to generate higher profits and boost shareholder returns. The company projected that

1 year ago - TipRanks

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2025

Robust first-half performance with UK outperformance and strong German growth underpin a new five-year plan targeting GBP 300 million additional profit and GBP 2 billion in shareholder returns by 2030. Efficiency gains, disciplined capital allocation, and digital initiatives support confidence in sustained margin and profit growth.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns

The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and additional...

1 year ago - WSJ

UK's Premier Inn owner Whitbread enjoys bookings boost after lower profits

Bookings at British hotel group Whitbread are picking up for the holiday season, the company said on Wednesday, after reporting a fall in first-half profit.

1 year ago - Reuters

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2025

First-half results showed flat group revenues year-over-year, strong growth in Germany, and robust cash flow supporting £278 million in shareholder returns. The five-year plan targets at least £300 million incremental profit before tax and over £2 billion in dividends and buybacks.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Whitbread Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Q1 FY25 saw group sales up 1% year-over-year, with U.K. RevPAR flat but 55% above FY20 and Germany up 15%. Cost efficiency programs are on track, supporting guidance for net inflation at the lower end of 3%-4% and continued margin improvement.

2 years ago - Transcripts