Whitbread PLC – Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Whitbread PLC – Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company.

WTBDY has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Whitbread from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Whitbread in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Whitbread in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut shares of Whitbread from a “strong-buy” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Whitbread from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th.

Whitbread Price Performance

Shares of Whitbread stock opened at $9.29 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $8.92 and its 200-day moving average price is $9.61. Whitbread has a 12-month low of $7.41 and a 12-month high of $11.06.

About Whitbread

Whitbread plc is a UK-based hospitality company primarily engaged in hotel and restaurant operations. Its flagship brand, Premier Inn, is one of the largest budget hotel chains in the United Kingdom, offering standardized accommodation across city centre and suburban locations. In addition to hotels, Whitbread operates a portfolio of food and beverage outlets, including family-oriented restaurants and pubs that cater to both leisure and business travellers.

The company’s hotel portfolio comprises hundreds of properties in the UK, alongside an established presence in Germany and select international markets under the Premier Inn banner.