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J D Wetherspoon Plc(LSE) JDW

Market Cap£811.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+3,960%
5 Year-25%
1 Year+22%
1 Month+2%
£8.28
+1.04%
+0.09Today
J D Wetherspoon Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 827.502026-09-04
J D Wetherspoon Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.82%GBX 851.502026-08-28
1 month+1.91%GBX 812.002026-08-05
3 month+31.87%GBX 627.502026-06-05
Year to date+12.2%GBX 737.502025-12-31
1 year+22.23%GBX 677.002025-09-04
3 year+20.54%GBX 686.502023-09-05
5 year-24.57%GBX 1,097.002021-09-03
Since inception+3,959.75%GBX 0.201992-11-02

J D Wetherspoon Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£811.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£4.26B

Net Income (TTM)

£117.51M

EPS (TTM)

£0.48

P/E Ratio

16.45

Dividend

£0.12

Beta (Volatility)

0.02 (Low)

Price

£8.28

Volume

502,456

Open

£8.02

Previous Close

£8.28

Daily Range

£8.02 - £8.28

52-Week Range

£5.31 - £8.63

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 2, 2026

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About J D Wetherspoon Plc

J D Wetherspoon plc is a prominent operator of pubs and hotels across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1979, the company manages a network of 861 pubs and 57 hotels, focusing on providing quality food and drink at competitive prices.

Products and Services
  • Wide range of food and drink offerings
  • Hotel accommodations in select locations
  • Special promotions and events to attract customers
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £1.09 billion, indicating strong demand
  • Net income for the latest quarter was £19.39 million, showcasing profitability
  • Expansion plans include opening new locations to capture market share
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of £4.24 billion reflects consistent growth
  • Dividend yield of 1.46% offers attractive returns to shareholders
  • Operating income margin of 6.04% demonstrates operational efficiency
J D Wetherspoon plc has established itself as a key player in the hospitality sector, known for its value-driven approach. The company's recent financial performance highlights its resilience and ability to adapt to market conditions. With a solid revenue base and a commitment to expansion, J D Wetherspoon presents an intriguing opportunity for potential investors looking to engage with a well-established brand in the consumer cyclical sector. The focus on quality service and competitive pricing continues to attract a diverse customer base, positioning the company for future growth.
AI Generated • Aug 20, 2026

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

43,697

CEO

John Hutson

Website

www.jdwetherspoon.com

Headquarters

Watford, HD WD24 4QL, GB

JDW Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

11.18%

Operating Margin

6.04%

Net Income Margin

2.52%

Return on Equity

15.81%

Return on Capital

9.27%

Return on Assets

2.90%

Earnings Yield

6.08%

Dividend Yield

1.45%

Payout Ratio

24.80%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£811.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

98.03M

Volume

502.46K

Avg. Volume

242.57K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£477.85M

Operating Income

£265.62M

EBITDA

£436.14M

Operating Cash Flow

£370.57M

Capital Expenditure

-£149.40M

Free Cash Flow

£221.16M

Cash & ST Invst.

£40.07M

Total Debt

£1.20B

J D Wetherspoon Plc Performance Analysis

J D Wetherspoon Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-07-31GBP 1,740,477,000N/A
20232023-07-31GBP 1,925,044,00010.6%
20242024-07-31GBP 2,035,500,0005.7%
20252025-07-31GBP 2,127,524,0004.5%
J D Wetherspoon Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-315.4%
Q22025-01-31-1.4%
Q42025-07-276.7%
Q22026-01-31-0.9%
J D Wetherspoon Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-07-31GBP 0.15N/A
20232023-07-31GBP 0.46205.9%
20242024-07-31GBP 0.39-16.0%
20252025-07-31GBP 0.5745.5%
J D Wetherspoon Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-3160.0%
Q22025-01-3112.5%
Q42025-07-2711.1%
Q22026-01-31-40.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£1.09B

+9.8%

Gross Profit

£52.91M

-21.8%

Gross Margin

4.86%

N/A

Market Cap

£811.24MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£19.30K

N/A

Employees

42,043

N/A

Net Income

£19.39M

+4.0%

EBITDA

£110.43M

-12.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£40.07M

-17.1%

Total Debt

£1.20B

+3.4%

Accounts Receivable

£30.37M

-10.3%

Inventory

£31.49M

+7.2%

Long Term Debt

£1.16B

+3.9%

Short Term Debt

£47.06M

-6.8%

Return on Assets

2.90%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.48%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£40.37M

+464.2%

Operating Cash Flow

£58.64M

+8.9%

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Questions About JDW

What is the current price of J D Wetherspoon Plc?

J D Wetherspoon Plc is trading at £8.28 per share.

What is the 52-week range for J D Wetherspoon Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, J D Wetherspoon Plc has traded between £5.31 and £8.63.

How much debt does J D Wetherspoon Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, J D Wetherspoon Plc reported total debt of £1.17B.

How much cash does J D Wetherspoon Plc have on hand?

J D Wetherspoon Plc reported £38.68M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is J D Wetherspoon Plc’s dividend yield?

J D Wetherspoon Plc currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%.

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