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J D Wetherspoon PLC 📰 2

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JDW 08:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Wetherspoon and tax reform
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Statement re Press Comment
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JDW 12:10
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Director/PDMR Shareholding - Replacement
JDW 11:04
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Director/PDMR Shareholding
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<mark style="background-coloryellow">Purchase</mark> of Ordinary Shares
JDW 13:38
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Director/PDMR Shareholding
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JDW 07:47
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Holding(s) in Company
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JDW 13:05
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Holding(s) in Company
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JDW 06:01
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Trading Update Announcement
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**Summary**
J D Wetherspoon PLC released a trading update on January 21, 2026, highlighting strong sales growth and operational developments. Key points include
1. **Sales Performance**
Like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by **+4.7%** in the 25 weeks to January 18, 2026, with bar sales up **+6.9%**, food up **+1.3%**, and slot/fruit machines up **+9.1%**.
LFL sales for the main Christmas period (December 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026) rose by **+8.8%**.
Total sales grew by **+5.3%** year-to-date.
2. **Financing**
Expected interest costs for FY26 are around **£47 million** (excluding IFRS 16) and **£60 million** (including IFRS 16).
Debt levels are projected to be between **£740 million** and **£760 million** by the end of FY26.
The company repurchased **2,770,750 shares** for cancellation at an average price of **£7.22** per share.
3. **Property Expansion**
Six new pubs opened in the year-to-date, with a total of **15** planned for the financial year.
Six pubs were sold, generating a net cash inflow of **£3.3 million**.
Eight franchised pubs opened, with **10-15** more expected, including the first in mainland Spain (Alicante Airport).
4. **Outlook**
Chairman Tim Martin noted higher costs (e.g., energy, wages, repairs) totaling **£45 million** in the first 25 weeks.
First-half profits are expected to be lower than FY25, with full-year trading outcomes anticipated to be slightly below FY25 levels if current momentum continues.
5. **Interim Results**
Scheduled for release on **March 20, 2026**, covering the six months ending January 25, 2026.
Wetherspoon remains focused on providing quality food and drink at reasonable prices, with ongoing expansion and franchise growth.
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All Market News (Last 30 Days) 16
JDW 08:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Wetherspoon and tax reform
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Statement re Press Comment
JDW 07:47
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Holding(s) in Company
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TR1 Buy
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Total Voting Rights
JDW 12:10
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Director/PDMR Shareholding - Replacement
JDW 11:04
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Director/PDMR Shareholding
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<mark style="background-coloryellow">Purchase</mark> of Ordinary Shares
JDW 13:05
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Holding(s) in Company
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TR1 Buy
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Trading Update Announcement
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**Summary**
J D Wetherspoon PLC released a trading update on January 21, 2026, highlighting strong sales growth and operational developments. Key points include
1. **Sales Performance**
Like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by **+4.7%** in the 25 weeks to January 18, 2026, with bar sales up **+6.9%**, food up **+1.3%**, and slot/fruit machines up **+9.1%**.
LFL sales for the main Christmas period (December 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026) rose by **+8.8%**.
Total sales grew by **+5.3%** year-to-date.
2. **Financing**
Expected interest costs for FY26 are around **£47 million** (excluding IFRS 16) and **£60 million** (including IFRS 16).
Debt levels are projected to be between **£740 million** and **£760 million** by the end of FY26.
The company repurchased **2,770,750 shares** for cancellation at an average price of **£7.22** per share.
3. **Property Expansion**
Six new pubs opened in the year-to-date, with a total of **15** planned for the financial year.
Six pubs were sold, generating a net cash inflow of **£3.3 million**.
Eight franchised pubs opened, with **10-15** more expected, including the first in mainland Spain (Alicante Airport).
4. **Outlook**
Chairman Tim Martin noted higher costs (e.g., energy, wages, repairs) totaling **£45 million** in the first 25 weeks.
First-half profits are expected to be lower than FY25, with full-year trading outcomes anticipated to be slightly below FY25 levels if current momentum continues.
5. **Interim Results**
Scheduled for release on **March 20, 2026**, covering the six months ending January 25, 2026.
Wetherspoon remains focused on providing quality food and drink at reasonable prices, with ongoing expansion and franchise growth.
JDW 15:10
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Total Voting Rights
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
JDW 13:38
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Director/PDMR Shareholding
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<mark style="background-coloryellow">Purchase</mark> of shares under partnership share scheme
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
JDW 13:35
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Total Voting Rights
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
NED Appointment
JDW 06:01
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Transaction in Own Shares

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Market Cap
675123136
Enterprise Value
1994321257
Public Float
58.56
Broker Target
666.875
Shares Out
105405650
Long Interest
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Short Interest
-
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0001638955
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Travel and Leisure
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
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EV / Market Cap
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Divi Rate
0.12
Ex Divi
2026-05-07
Earnings Date
2026-03-20
Net Debt
1151242000.0
Cash
38682000.0
EPS
0.57
Net Income
67991000.0
Revenue
2127524000.0
Enterprise Value
1994321257
Trailing PE
11.2368
Forward PE
11.274
Price Sales TTM
0.3089
Price Book MRQ
1.8097
EV Revenue
0.849
EV EBITDA
6.7473

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Institutions
47.6721
Institutions As Of
2026-02-06
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Upside Vs Price
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Purchase Director Dealing
15
Sale Director Dealing
0
Purchase TR1
11
Sale TR1
5
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0
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7
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