J d Wetherspoon (JDWPY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

J D Wetherspoon plc operates one of the largest pub chains in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering a broad portfolio of food and beverage services. The company’s pubs provide traditional British pub fare alongside a selection of real ales, craft beers, spirits, soft drinks and specialty coffees. In addition to core food and drink offerings, many locations feature breakfast menus, light bites and themed events, catering to a diverse demographic of casual diners, families and pub patrons.

Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin with the opening of “The Moon Under Water” in Muswell Hill, north London, Wetherspoon has expanded through both freehold acquisitions and long-term leases. The business model emphasizes high-volume sales at competitive price points, underpinned by centralized procurement and in-house distribution. Over the decades, Wetherspoon has grown to operate hundreds of pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, and selectively markets collectible memorabilia and in-pub publications to enhance customer engagement.

Headquartered in Watford, England, the company has maintained a focus on consistent pub refurbishment and site conversions to optimize capacity and service efficiency. Founder Tim Martin continues to serve as chairman, guiding corporate strategy and overseeing property expansion initiatives. Day-to-day operations are managed by an executive team responsible for supply chain logistics, venue development, marketing and regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

J D Wetherspoon plc (OTCMKTS: JDWPY) is listed domestically on the London Stock Exchange and maintains an American Depositary Receipt programme for international investors. The company’s growth strategy remains centered on selective new site openings, the reinvestment of cash flows into existing venues and ongoing enhancements to its food and beverage offerings. This approach has helped sustain its position as a leading value-oriented pub operator in the British Isles.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $46.00 to $46.00
• 50-Day Range: $44.48 to $46.00
• 52-Week Range: $44.48 to $46.00
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 2 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.00 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.20%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

J d Wetherspoon Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

J d Wetherspoon scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

J d Wetherspoon has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

J d Wetherspoon has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

J d Wetherspoon has a P/B Ratio of 2.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of J d Wetherspoon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

J d Wetherspoon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.25.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in J d Wetherspoon has recently decreased by 82.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

J d Wetherspoon pays a meaningful dividend of 2.20%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

J d Wetherspoon has a news sentiment score of -1.00. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

Company Ownership

• Score: N/A
• Insider Trading: N/A

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 Institutions

J d Wetherspoon has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

JDWPY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JDWPY shares performed this year?

J d Wetherspoon's stock was trading at $42.4619 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, JDWPY shares have increased by 8.3% and is now trading at $46.00.

How do I buy shares of J d Wetherspoon?

Shares of JDWPY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/06/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:JDWPY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.jdwetherspoon.com
• Phone: 441923477777
• Fax: 44-19-2321-9810
• Employees: 42,081
• Year Founded: 1979

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.76 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.36
• Cash Flow: $7.72 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.96
• Book Value: $20.81 per share
• Price / Book: 2.21

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 21,840,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.00 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.93