J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Stock Price Down 10.4% – Here’s Why

J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) was down 10.4% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as GBX 549.50 and last traded at GBX 556.38. Approximately 429,706 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 75% from the average daily volume of 1,736,974 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 621.

More J D Wetherspoon News

Here are the key news stories impacting J D Wetherspoon this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy and kept a price target of 840p, highlighting market-share momentum and an undemanding valuation which supports upside potential. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wetherspoon plans to open up to 35 new pubs as sales rise, signalling capacity to invest for growth and potential revenue upside over time. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Interim revenue grew to about £1.09bn for the 26 weeks to 25 Jan 2026, showing demand recovery in the estate despite margin pressure. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: J D Wetherspoon reported quarterly EPS of GBX 15.50, ROE ~18% and a net margin of 3.2%; slide deck is available for detail — numbers show operating resilience but compressed margins. Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Shore Capital reaffirmed a Hold rating, reflecting continued analyst caution despite some bullish views; this adds to mixed broker sentiment. Digital Look
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned that profits may come in below market estimates as rising costs and a heavier tax burden squeeze margins — the primary driver of today’s negative market reaction. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage in the press highlights a profit slump and cost pressures; investors are focused on margin risk and the company’s high leverage, which is weighing on sentiment and the share price. Article Title

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of J D Wetherspoon in a report on Friday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of GBX 595.

J D Wetherspoon Trading Down 10.5%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 358.49, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.30. The business’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 703.04 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 685.95. The firm has a market cap of £585.53 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.39 and a beta of 1.01.

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March 20th. The company reported GBX 15.50 EPS for the quarter. J D Wetherspoon had a return on equity of 15.81% and a net margin of 2.52%. Equities analysts expect that J D Wetherspoon plc will post 52.8508772 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Ben Whitley sold 6,931 shares of J D Wetherspoon stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 679, for a total value of £47,061.49. Over the last 90 days, insiders purchased 144 shares of company stock worth $105,551. Company insiders own 29.89% of the company’s stock.

About J D Wetherspoon

J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs and hotels throughout the UK and Ireland. The company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drinks, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices.

The pubs are individually designed, and the company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.