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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.
Below is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year-on-year based on the provided text:
MetricFY25FY26 (Expected)Change
Interest Costs (excl. IFRS 16)£49 million£47 million-£2 million
Interest Costs (incl. IFRS 16)N/A£60 millionN/A
Debt Levels£724 million£740 - £760 million+£16 - £36 million
LFL Sales Growth (25 weeks)N/A+4.7%N/A
Total Sales Growth (YTD)N/A+5.3%N/A
Christmas Period LFL Sales Growth (3 weeks)N/A+8.8%N/A
Pubs Opened (YTD)N/A6N/A
Pubs Sold (YTD)N/A6N/A
Net Cash Inflow from Pub SalesN/A£3.3 millionN/A
### Notes: 1. **Interest Costs**: FY25 figures are provided, and FY26 figures are expected values. 2. **Debt Levels**: FY25 actual debt is compared to the expected range for FY26. 3. **Sales Growth**: FY26 figures are provided without FY25 comparatives, as they were not explicitly stated in the text. 4. **Pubs Opened/Sold**: Only FY26 figures are provided, as FY25 data is not available in the text. 5. **Net Cash Inflow**: FY26 figure is provided without FY25 comparative, as it is not available. This table summarizes the key financial and operational metrics year-on-year in a structured format.
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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.
Below is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year-on-year based on the provided text:
MetricFY25FY26 (Expected)Change
Interest Costs (excl. IFRS 16)£49 million£47 million-£2 million
Interest Costs (incl. IFRS 16)N/A£60 millionN/A
Debt Levels£724 million£740 - £760 million+£16 - £36 million
LFL Sales Growth (25 weeks)N/A+4.7%N/A
Total Sales Growth (YTD)N/A+5.3%N/A
Christmas Period LFL Sales Growth (3 weeks)N/A+8.8%N/A
Pubs Opened (YTD)N/A6N/A
Pubs Sold (YTD)N/A6N/A
Net Cash Inflow from Pub SalesN/A£3.3 millionN/A
### Notes: 1. **Interest Costs**: FY25 figures are provided, and FY26 figures are expected values. 2. **Debt Levels**: FY25 actual debt is compared to the expected range for FY26. 3. **Sales Growth**: FY26 figures are provided without FY25 comparatives, as they were not explicitly stated in the text. 4. **Pubs Opened/Sold**: Only FY26 figures are provided, as FY25 data is not available in the text. 5. **Net Cash Inflow**: FY26 figure is provided without FY25 comparative, as it is not available. This table summarizes the key financial and operational metrics year-on-year in a structured format.
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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
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Market Cap
669.9M
Enterprise Value
2.0B
Public Float
58.0
Broker Target
659.375
Shares Out
105.4M
Long Interest
0
Short Interest
0
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0001638955
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Travel and Leisure
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
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Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.12
Ex Divi
2026-05-07
Earnings Date
2026-03-20
Net Debt
1.2B
Cash
38.7M
EPS
0.57
Net Income
68.0M
Revenue
2.1B
Enterprise Value
2.0B
Trailing PE
11.1491
Forward PE
11.5741
Price Sales TTM
0.3038
Price Book MRQ
1.7922
EV Revenue
0.8461
EV EBITDA
6.7237
Financial Forecastist

Mixed financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +4.1% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is compressing by 1.1 pts. Net debt is building +4.3%.

Revenue +4.1% Net Income -35.7% FCF +464.2% Current Ratio 0.30x Forward Rev 0
Mixed
Quarter Revenue
1.1B
+4.1%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+1.8%
-1.1 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
40.4M
+464.2%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
10.5x
+4.3%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 1.1B with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 19.4M and the margin profile is tightening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 40.1M while net debt is 1.2B. The leverage stack is moving the wrong way.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q1 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q2 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q4 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q1 2025
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2026
Consensus
2.2B
Revenue Path
0.45
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
2.3B
Revenue Path
0.52
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q1 2026 1.1B 19.4M 40.4M 1.2B
Q3 2025 1.1B 35.8M 81.5M 1.2B
Q1 2025 1.0B 32.2M 38.5M 1.1B
Q3 2024 1.0B 30.1M 60.8M 1.1B
Q2 2024 1.0B 30.1M - -
Q1 2024 991.0M 18.6M 7.2M 1.1B

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 2.1B 68.0M 214.6M 100.4M
FY 2024 2.0B 48.8M 229.6M 62.3M
FY 2023 1.9B 59.6M 266.3M 315.4M
FY 2022 1.7B 19.3M 192.6M 73.5M
FY 2021 772.6M -177.0M -24.7M -57.6M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Income Anchor profile with trend broken

Price is 38.9% through the 52-week range, -3.4% vs 50DMA and -7.5% vs 200DMA. 89.3% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 10.7% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 1.9% and payout around 58.2%.

Trend broken Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Income Anchor
Structure Score
65.2 / 100
Income Anchor
Trend Stack
-3.4% / -7.5%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
38.9%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
89.3%
46.8% institutions | 42.6% insiders
Pressure Pocket
2.1% short float
Short ratio 0.0x | monthly -
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 1.9% | payout 58.2%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 637.00 with the stock -3.4% vs 50DMA and -7.5% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 38.9% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend broken.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 46.8% and insiders about 42.6%, locking roughly 89.3% of the register and leaving 10.7% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

Short pressure is running near 2.1% of float with short ratio 0.0x and monthly change -. That gives us a read on whether the tape is clean, crowded, or coiled.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads semi-annual with 2 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 1.8, and stability score 80.0/100. Forward yield sits near 1.9% while payout is around 58.2%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Semi-Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2026 1 Current partial year
2025 2 Full year
2024 1 Full year
2019 2 Full year
2018 2 Full year
2017 2 Full year
2016 2 Full year
2015 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
637.00
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
804.62
upper auction edge
52W Low
530.50
lower auction edge
Beta
1.11
volatility character
Shares Out
105.4M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
61.7M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-05-07
18 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
5:1
1997-11-17

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
74.7759
Institutions As Of
2026-05-28
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
15
Sale Director Dealing
0
Purchase TR1
12
Sale TR1
5
Broker Coverage Rows
0
Institution Holders Tracked
8
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
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Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Financial Composite
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Short Pressure
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Volatility Lab

ATR(14)
Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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