LON:WTB Whitbread (WTB) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 2,984 -24.00 (-0.80%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,984▼ 3,02650-Day Range 2,768▼ 3,01152-Week Range 2,723▼ 3,714Volume727,012 shsAverage Volume1.48 million shsMarket Capitalization£5.33 billionP/E Ratio1,865.00Dividend Yield3.25%Price TargetGBX 3,122.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Whitbread alerts: Email Address Whitbread MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.6% UpsideGBX 3,122.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.39Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.20 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWhitbread has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWhitbread has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Whitbread's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for WTB. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWhitbread pays a meaningful dividend of 3.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWhitbread does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Whitbread is 6,062.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Whitbread's dividend. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWhitbread has received a -1.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Whitbread in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Budget hotel services" and "Meals served in restaurants" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Whitbread is -3.39. Previous Next N/A News and Social Media Coverage Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Whitbread insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.08% of the stock of Whitbread is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions71.01% of the stock of Whitbread is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Whitbread's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Whitbread is 1,865.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Whitbread is 1,865.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 368.35.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Whitbread, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWhitbread has a P/B Ratio of 1.56. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Whitbread Stock (LON:WTB)Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates hotels with rooms in the United Kingdom; Middle East; and Germany under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. The company operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table brands in the United Kingdom. Whitbread plc was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom.Read More WTB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WTB Stock News HeadlinesAugust 29, 2024 | uk.investing.comIndex up led by Premier Inn owner; Nvidia slumps; UK car output slidesAugust 27, 2024 | investing.comOasis reunion drums up multi-million pound boost to UK hospitality industrySeptember 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.August 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTrading at a 52-week low this oversold FTSE value stock looks like a no-brainer buy to meAugust 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comWhitbread rises Monday, outperforms marketAugust 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Whitbread plc's (LON:WTB) Fundamentals Good Enough to Warrant Buying Given The Stock's Recent Weakness?August 13, 2024 | marketwatch.comWhitbread falls Tuesday, underperforms marketAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comDown 20% in 2024, is this a bargain basement FTSE 100 stock?September 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.July 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith 87% ownership, Whitbread plc (LON:WTB) boasts of strong institutional backingMay 23, 2024 | msn.comFTSE 100 fell slightly; U.K. shares higher at market openMay 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQuestor: This hospitality firm will serve up better returnsMay 13, 2024 | msn.comOnly 3 FTSE 100 stocks are near their 52-week lows right nowMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhitbread's (LON:WTB) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.629May 2, 2024 | msn.comU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.65%April 30, 2024 | msn.comPremier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 UK jobs as it closes some restaurantsApril 30, 2024 | msn.comPremier Inn owner Whitbread to axe 1,500 jobs as it looks to expand hotel businessApril 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Whitbread plc (LON:WTB) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?See More Headlines Receive WTB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Whitbread and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Today9/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Lodging Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:WTB CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.whitbread.co.uk Phone+44-1582-424200FaxN/AEmployees39,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 3,122.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,250 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 40 Potential Upside/Downside+4.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.60 Trailing P/E Ratio1,865.00 Forward P/E Ratio12.92 P/E Growth-3.09Net Income£312.10 million Net Margins10.54% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity8.18% Return on Assets4.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio144.72 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.74 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£2.96 billion Price / Sales1.80 Cash FlowGBX 652.87 per share Price / Cash Flow4.57 Book ValueGBX 1,911 per share Price / Book1.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares178,530,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.33 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.11 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dominic J. Paul (Age 53)CEO & Director Comp: $951.37kMr. Hemantkumar Kiribhai Patel M.B.E. (Age 55)CFO & Director Comp: $1.37MMr. Nigel JonesGroup Operations DirectorMr. Peter ReynoldsDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Caroline Emma Roberts Thomas M.A. (Age 57)General Counsel & Company Secretary Ms. Rachel M. Howarth (Age 54)Chief People Officer Mr. Simon EwinsManaging Director of UK Hotels & RestaurantsMr. Mark Anderson M.B.A. (Age 53)Managing Director of Property & International Mr. Joe GarroodChief Commercial OfficerIain StrachanDirector of Financial Reporting, Control & TreasuryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsInterContinental Hotels GroupLON:IHGMillennium & Copthorne Hotels plcLON:MLCDalata Hotel GroupLON:DALPPHE Hotel GroupLON:PPHEasyhotelLON:EZHView All CompetitorsInsidersHemant PatelSold 5,476 sharesTotal: £16.20 M ($2,958.00/share)Dame Karen JonesBought 900 shares on 5/3/2024Total: £2.70 M ($3,004.00/share)Shelley RobertsBought 417 shares on 2/1/2024Total: £1.49 M ($3,575.00/share)View All Insider Transactions WTB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WTB shares performed this year? Whitbread's stock was trading at GBX 3,656 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WTB shares have decreased by 18.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,984. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of Whitbread? Shares of WTB stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Whitbread own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Whitbread investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Associated British Foods (ABF), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR), Jet2 plc (DTG.L) (DTG), GSK (GSK) and Legal & General Group (LGEN). 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