Should I buy or sell J D Wetherspoon stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J D Wetherspoon in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JDW shares. View JDW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is J D Wetherspoon's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for J D Wetherspoon's shares. Their JDW share price targets range from GBX 925 to GBX 925. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 925 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for JDW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have JDW shares performed in 2024?

J D Wetherspoon's stock was trading at GBX 810.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, JDW shares have decreased by 9.9% and is now trading at GBX 730.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Is J D Wetherspoon a good dividend stock?

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for JDW .

What other stocks do shareholders of J D Wetherspoon own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other J D Wetherspoon investors own include NeXt Innovation (GSVC) , American Airlines Group (AAL) , LL Flooring (LL) , BP (BP) , RH (RH) , Anglo American (AAL) , Barclays (BARC) , Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) , Cineworld Group (CINE) and

How do I buy shares of J D Wetherspoon?

Shares of JDW 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 .

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J D Wetherspoon (JDW) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 730.50

+5.50 (+0.76%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 718
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737
50-Day Range: 723
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830
52-Week Range: 587
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862.50

Volume: 166,296 shs
Average Volume: 292,641 shs
Market Capitalization: £903.04 million

P/E Ratio: 2,282.81
Dividend Yield: 1.64%
Price Target: GBX 925

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J D Wetherspoon MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 26.6% Upside
GBX 925 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

1.48 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
J D Wetherspoon has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
J D Wetherspoon has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for JDW.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
J D Wetherspoon pays a meaningful dividend of 1.42%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
J D Wetherspoon does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of J D Wetherspoon is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for JDW.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
J D Wetherspoon has a news sentiment score of -0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for J D Wetherspoon this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for JDW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, J D Wetherspoon insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
32.73% of the stock of J D Wetherspoon is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.29% of the stock of J D Wetherspoon is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of J D Wetherspoon is 2,282.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of J D Wetherspoon is 2,282.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 344.09.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
J D Wetherspoon has a PEG Ratio of 3.39. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
J D Wetherspoon has a P/B Ratio of 2.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About J D Wetherspoon Stock (LON:JDW)

J D Wetherspoon plc owns and operates pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Watford, the United Kingdom.

JDW Stock Price History

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JDW Stock News Headlines

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March 22, 2024 | uk.investing.com

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February 11, 2024 | msn.com

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January 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs

January 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Wetherspoon blames staff costs for raising price of beer

January 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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January 5, 2024 | msn.com

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December 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 16, 2023 | msn.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Restaurants
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:JDW
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
Phone: +44-1923-477777
Fax: N/A
Employees: 41,754
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 925
High Stock Price Target: GBX 925
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 925
Potential Upside/Downside: +26.6%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.32
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,283.42
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.88
P/E Growth: 3.39
Net Income: £41.32 million
Net Margins: 2.07%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.96%
Return on Assets: 4.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 317.46
Current Ratio: 0.34
Quick Ratio: 0.19

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2 billion
Price / Sales: 0.45
Cash Flow: GBX 56.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 12.86
Book Value: GBX 300 per share
Price / Book: 2.44

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 123,620,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £903.28 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.30

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Key Executives

Mr. Timothy Randall Martin (Age 69)
Executive Chairman
Comp: $338k
Mr. John Hutson (Age 59)
CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director
Comp: $795k
Mr. Ben Whitley (Age 46)
Finance Director, Member of Management Board & Executive Director
Comp: $318k
Mr. James Ullman (Age 53)
Personnel & Retail Audit Director, Member of Management Board and Executive Director
Comp: $231k
Mr. Martin Geoghegan (Age 55)
Operations Director & Member of Management Board
Comp: $342k
Mr. David Capstick (Age 63)
IT & Property Director and Member of Management Board
Mr. Nigel Connor (Age 55)
Company Secretary, Legal Director, Member of Management Board & Director
Mr. Michael Barron (Age 38)
Commercial Director & Member of Management Board
Mr. Paul Brimmer (Age 49)
Purchasing Director & Member of Management Board
Mr. Tom Ball (Age 48)
People Director & Member of Management Board

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Insiders

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JDW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell J D Wetherspoon stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J D Wetherspoon in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JDW shares.
View JDW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is J D Wetherspoon's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for J D Wetherspoon's shares. Their JDW share price targets range from GBX 925 to GBX 925. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 925 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for JDW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have JDW shares performed in 2024?: J D Wetherspoon's stock was trading at GBX 810.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, JDW shares have decreased by 9.9% and is now trading at GBX 730.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Is J D Wetherspoon a good dividend stock?: J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for JDW.

What other stocks do shareholders of J D Wetherspoon own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other J D Wetherspoon investors own include NeXt Innovation (GSVC), American Airlines Group (AAL), LL Flooring (LL), BP (BP), RH (RH), Anglo American (AAL), Barclays (BARC), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cineworld Group (CINE) and
How do I buy shares of J D Wetherspoon?: Shares of JDW 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.

This page (LON:JDW) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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J D Wetherspoon (JDW) Share Price, News & Analysis

J D Wetherspoon MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About J D Wetherspoon Stock (LON:JDW)

JDW Stock Price History

JDW Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

JDW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™